McKnight back with Trojans

SAN FRANCISCO — Southern California tailback Joe McKnight rejoined the Trojans for practice after missing their early preparations for the Emerald Bowl.

McKnight still hasn’t been cleared by the school to play against Boston College on Saturday night, but coach Pete Carroll was optimistic he’ll be available. USC is investigating whether McKnight violated rules by using an SUV that doesn’t belong to him.

McKnight practiced with the Trojans in Los Angeles on Monday, but stayed home to deal with compliance issues when the Trojans traveled to San Francisco. Carroll said McKnight arrived in the Bay Area Wednesday.

“Joe did everything he needed to do compliance-wise in L.A., so it was the right thing to get him up here right away,” Carroll said. “Compliance hasn’t made a final ruling, but this is a most favorable sign.”

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