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It took 10 days before USC quarterback Mark Sanchez was able to show he could drop back with speed and make a variety of passes after dislocating his left kneecap. The junior now has about a week to demonstrate he is fit enough to possibly start in the Aug. 30 opener at Virginia. On Monday, under the watchful eye of offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, Sanchez went through a battery of throws to a rehabilitation specialist. He also played catch with Coach Pete Carroll. "If it were up to me, I'm playing," said Sanchez, who is scheduled to throw to receivers today. Sanchez, however, added that there is still some swelling and also pain when he attempts to fully flex his left leg. He allowed that trainers would make the final decision about his readiness after monitoring his recovery through the week.

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August 19, 2008  02:31 PM ET
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Hope he makes it back healthy and ready to roll

August 19, 2008  03:12 PM ET
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I wish no ill will on this kid, but I don't see him being to effective this season

August 19, 2008  05:18 PM ET
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LSU - i can see your POV, but if the OL holds up and a couple WRs emerge (also directly related to Sanchez' ability to get them the ball), he could have an All-American year. He always has the RB talent to take the pressure off of him. If the OC open's up the playbook, he could be great, he was a 5-* coming out of high school.

August 19, 2008  06:37 PM ET
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Good luck to Mark.......don't take it too fast.

August 19, 2008  07:20 PM ET
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LSU, you are one to talk with your schools current QB situation. Sanchez is better than any QB currently on your roster.

August 20, 2008  02:00 AM ET
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I would not rush back from an injury like this if I were Dirty Sanchez. If they can't beat UVA with Mustain or the next guy then they shouldn't be rated in the top 3.

August 20, 2008  01:17 PM ET
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if they cant win w their number 3 rs freshman qb, they shouldnt be top 3? huh.

 
August 20, 2008  09:17 PM ET
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Look out, Sanchez looked good today.

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