Orange County Register

Quick hitters from USC’s Wednesday practice:

** Strong-side linebacker Michael Morgan has a chip in his right wrist and is trying to play with a cast. If Morgan can’t go or is limited, freshman Devon Kennard will shift from defensive end to take that spot. Freshman Jarvis Jones had been the No. 2 SLB, but he’s out because of a sprained neck.

** Tight end Anthony McCoy (ankle) and defensive end Everson Griffen (toe) did limited work and remain on track to play barring any setbacks.

** Tight end Blake Ayles tweaked his right ankle and knee when a player rolled into him. He left practice early to go to class.

** Receiver Brandon Carswell returned to practice after missing the past two days and the Arizona State game because of turf toe.

** Safety Will Harris suffered a shoulder stinger but said he would be fine.

** Receiver Damian Williams (ankle) remained out.

** Coach Pete Carroll said the team is spending twice as much time as usual on third downs this week after converting just 6 of 27 the past two games.

More from the USC blog:

• USC basketball: Four recruits sign with the Trojans
• USC football: Ready to pull an all-McKnight-er
• USC football: The Trojans must stay grounded
• USC football: Barkley says it starts with him
• USC football: Anthony McCoy cleared to practice
• How USC has helped Stanford
• USC football: Williams will not practice Tuesday
• Carroll: Stanford Pac-10’s most physical team
• USC football: Offense hasn’t been all it can be
• Poll: What’s wrong with USC’s offense?

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