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Steely Determination
July 30, 2012When Troy Polamalu left Los Angeles to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2003, he vowed to return and complete his college education. On May 13, 2011, he traded in his black and gold Steelers helmet and jersey for a black… more>
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Putting Words into Action
January 31, 2012When Troy Polamalu left Los Angeles to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2003, he vowed to return and complete his college education. On May 13, 2011, he traded in his black and gold Steelers helmet and jersey for a … more>
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Pass It Forward
November 10, 2010Keary Colbert's left forearm bears an "SC" tattoo, his right shirt sleeve, the clasped hands logo of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. He is a man who takes pride in his history and his alliances. But for the USC College… more>
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'Quitting is Not an Option'
May 14, 2010When Kenechi Udeze joined the USC Trojan football team as a redshirt freshman in 2001, he was a 340-pound, fledgling defensive end player. "To be honest with you," he said, "the first day I came here for practice, I passed… more>
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Feat of Clay
September 1, 2009Clay Matthews III has a tough act to follow.His father, grandfather and uncle played in the NFL. Clay Matthews, Jr. was a Pro Bowl linebacker for the Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons, while uncle Bruce Matthews, an… more>
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July 7, 2009
True Colors in the Autumn Years
The cadre of USC alumni who had earned their bachelor's degrees at least 50 years earlier met for the first time the morning of June 11, 1949. Clarence W. Pierce, 1898 alumnus and founder of Los Angeles Pierce College,… more>
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Building the Student in 'Student-Athlete'
August 1, 2006Although exhausted after her graveyard shift, Judy Jefferson was determined to attend the closing ceremonies of the NFL Impact Program at USC. “Sure I’m tired, but how could I miss this?” Jefferson said.… more>
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Young Men, Big Dreams
July 1, 2006Although standing in front of a chalkboard, former National Football League player Reggie Grant sounded as if posed in front of a scoreboard, issuing a command on a playing field. “To make it into the NFL, you have to… more>
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Matt Leinart, In His Own Words
February 1, 2005Sure, he can throw a ball, but did you know he’s a sociologist too? He has led the Trojans to a 25-1 record since starting as USC’s quarterback his sophomore year in 2003. In those 26 games at USC, the… more>
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