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Troy Polamalu celebrates his 40-yard interception return for a touchdown in the AFC Championship game. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)

3 Ex-Trojans Headed To Super Bowl

January 20, 2009 | Football

Jan. 20, 2009

Three Former Trojan All-Americans--safety Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers along with quarterback Matt Leinart and offensive lineman Taitusi "Deuce" Lutui of the Arizona Cardinals--will play in Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa on Feb. 1.

Trojan alums have appeared in all but 3 of the 43 Super Bowls. There have been 99 USC representatives overall.

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