Quarterback John David Booty underwent back surgery Friday, where Dr. Robert Watkins operated on his herniated disc and also removed a fragment.
The official procedure is called a “microscopic discectomy” and usually offers a shorter recovery period than conventional surgery.
“Dr. Watkins made the point that he had to (have surgery) once he saw what was going on,” USC coach Pete Carroll said. “It would be a mistake to wait it out.”
Booty’s recovery period is projected to be three months.