Written by Dave Dulberg, USC blog contributor
In a week in which an undefeated team was defeated and a winless team was victorious, several former Trojans stepped up in a big way...
Heisman Worthy
Brian Cushing, LB, Texans- season-high 12 tackles and a TFL
Despite Houston's lackluster defensive performance in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Panthers, Cushing gave a one-man performance that would have made defensive coordinator Wade Phillips (recovering after kidney and gall bladder surgery) smile. Cushing's 12-tackle day marked the 10th time this season he has led or tied for the team lead in tackles.
(Photo via ESPN.com)
All-American Caliber
Carson Palmer, QB, Raiders - 32/40 for 367 yards and a TD
Reggie Bush, RB, Dolphins- career-high 203 yards rushing a TD, 27 yards shy of 1,000
Kaluka Maiava, LB, Browns- career-high 7 tackles and two TFL
Ryan Kalil, C, Panthers- part of an offensive line that sold a 2nd quarter fumblerooski TD
Troy Polamalu and Co. look to take over control of the No.1 seed in the AFC on MNF.
(Photo by the LA Times)
