Returning to the forum on a Friday afternoon.

Q: BBPeps13 said:
Have you been able to attend the summer throwing sessions and if so how have the new recruits looked (specifically Farmer)?

A: I saw Farmer and Marqise Lee in some workouts at Serra this summer and then some then working out a little bit this week. I’m very high on Farmer. But more important than what I think, the coaches are also extremely confident that Farmer will be an immediate impact player and I expect him to start next year.

Q: Sam Gilbert said:
Battle royal: Trojan quarterbacks from Carson Palmer up to Matt Barkley, powered not by their on-field abilities but their charisma and locker room leadership qualities. Who’s left standing and what order are the rest thrown over the ropes?

A: Carson Palmer commanded respect because of his consistency and honesty. Mark Sanchez was a leader more in the rah-rah manner. They were close but I’d give Palmer a slight edge. They were both far ahead of everyone else in that span, however,

Q: The Ghost of John McKay said:
Who was the bigger ass for you to deal with, Bibby or Garrett?

A: You are asking about two very moody and some would say petty people. Garrett closed himself off from the media, so Bibby was the bigger problem based on the fact he was needed on a daily basis. But if I had to have lunch with someone, I’d choose Bibby. Garrett would lose interest quickly if you weren’t talking about something he wanted to talk about and didn’t really care to mingle with anyone.