Samoan football heritage has become a part of Trojan tradition.
From Junior Seau to Troy Polamalu to Rey Maualuga, the USC Polynesian lineage dates back decades and continues today with Christian Tupou (among others) as the team's motivational voice.
In the offseason, USC running backs coach Kennedy Polamalu and his famous nephew Troy led a group featuring several Trojans (Maualuga, "Deuce" Lutui, Lenny Vandermade, Justin Mesa and Eric Espinoza) to coach a football camp in Samoa for over 800 kids.
Here's a mini-documentary about the unique experience...
Skip to main contentAll Rotators Playing
- BUY TICKETS
- Purchase Now
- Manage My Account
- SeatGeek: Buy or Sell USC Tickets
- Student Tickets
- Group Tickets
- Premium Seating
- Faculty & Staff Tickets
- GAME DAY
- Game Day Central
- Mobile Ticketing Guide
- Campus Parking
- Football Parking Info
- Clear Bag Policy (All Venues)
- Giveaways & Promotions
- Fan Code of Conduct
- ABOUT
- History & Traditions
- Job Opportunities
- Name, Image & Likeness (NIL)
- Recruits
- Staff Directory
- "The State of Troy" Announcements
- DEPARTMENTS
- Academic Services
- Athletic Medicine
- Compliance
- Sport Psychology
- Sports Nutrition
- Sports Properties
- Student-Athlete Enrichment Programs & Services
- Trojan Athletic Senate
- FACILITIES
- United Airlines Field at L.A. Memorial Coliseum
- Galen Center
- Dedeaux Field
- Allyson Felix Field at Loker Track Stadium & Colich Center
- Heritage Hall
- David X. Marks Tennis Stadium
- John McKay Center
- Merle Norman Stadium
- Port of Los Angeles
- Rawlinson Stadium
- Rolling Hills Country Club
- Uytengsu Aquatics Center
- Bloom Football Performance Center
Trojans footer
© 2026 University of Southern California Athletics