More Trojans have participated in the NFL's Superbowl than any other college program in America. Of the 42 Superbowl’s played, only twice did a Trojan not appear on the roster of either team contending. Last year, the Giants’ Steve Smith was fitted for the championship ring, claiming his first, while denying Junior Seau and the Patriots a perfect season. Seau, Cassel, and the 11-5 Patriots will sit out this postseason, not qualifying for the championship chase, but a plethora of Trojans still remain in the hunt.
The Chargers, Colts, Ravens, and Dolphins have no Trojans on the roster, and the Vikings (though employing Booty, Radovich, and Udeze) have none active in game time participation. But these players and their teams will begin their march towards championship glory:
Arizona Cardinals-G Deuce Lutui, QB Matt Leinart
Philadelphia Eagles-T Winston Justice, DT Mike Patterson
Atlanta Falcons-T Sam Baker
New York Giants-WR Steve Smith, CB Terrell Thomas
Carolina Panthers-WR Dwayne Jarrett, C Ryan Kalil
Pittsburgh Steelers-S Troy Polamalu
Tennessee Titans-RB Lendale White
All players listed played under Pete Carroll, with Troy Polamalu being the only Trojan not to win a national Championship at USC. The playoff list is also fielding 4 of 5 starting offensive linemen from the championships of 2003 and 2004.
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