See the images from Friday’s walk-thru at Scott Stadium
By Ben Malcolmson USCRipsIt PeteCarroll.com
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Go with the Trojans to Friday’s walk-thru at Scott Stadium:
Players walk from the bus loading area into the tunnel toward the visitors’ locker room at Scott Stadium.
Defensive tackle Fili Moala’s locker sits untouched and ready to go.
Wideout Vidal Hazelton and his teammates take the field for the first time.
The majestic columns rise in one of the end zones.
Players walk out onto the field and look around the stadium.
The Trojans explore the sideline they’ll be on for Saturday’s game.
Players and coaches raise their arms as part of a new chant they do to get pumped.
Players hang out on the sidelines.
Tight end Jimmy Miller and wideout Ronald Johnson relax on the steps leading up to the grassy knoll in one of the end zones.
On their first road trip with the Trojans, freshmen (left to right) Tyron Smith, Brice Butler, Drew McAllister and Wes Horton hang out in the end zone.
Workers cart a paint machine across the field.
Grounds crewmen paint the ACC logo on the Scott Stadium turf.
Workers paint the hash marks along the sideline.
A view of Scott Stadium from the corner.
ESPN sideline reporter Stacey Dales prepares for a stand-up.
Workers put the finishing touches of paint on the Scott Stadium field.
Players relax in the stands and listen to music during their time at Scott Stadium on Friday.
Coach Carroll addresses the team.
Head strength and conditioning coach Chris Carlisle speaks to the players.
With USC players and coaches listening to Chris Carlisle’s speech, Virginia players walk onto the field.
Coach Carroll and Virginia coach Al Groh spend a few minutes talking on the field together.
The Trojans wait for the Virginia players to exit the field before heading back to their locker room.
The sign says it all about the Trojans’ experience at Scott Stadium on Friday.
A newly shined Trojan helmet, which now features the decal, hangs in a players’ locker ready for Saturday’s season opener.
• Ben Malcolmson is the Director of Online Media for USCRipsIt/PeteCarroll.com. You can contact him at Ben@PeteCarroll.com.
