The 2009 season was an eventful one, to say the least.It broke hearts.
It touched lives.
It created everlasting memories.
In the end, the 2009 season will be remembered for its continual ups and downs, nonstop peaks and valleys that made this fall exciting and never dull, at the very minimum. It started with a 56-3 win on a sun-drenched September day at the Coliseum and ended with a 24-13 victory on a rain-soaked December night in San Francisco, making the Trojans Emerald Bowl champs and 9-4 on the year. The bookend wins marked just about the only symmetry in a challenging, odd season at USC.
Some of the strangest, most tragic injuries occurred this season for the Trojans. Freshman linebacker Frankie Telfort was diagnosed with a rare heart condition in July, Aaron Corp broke a bone in his leg on Day 3 of Fall Camp in August, Matt Barkley injured his throwing shoulder at Ohio State and missed the next game, safety Taylor Mays hurt his knee against the Buckeyes and also missed the following game and tailback Stafon Johnson suffered a life-threatening throat injury after a freak weightlifting injury. And that was just through September.
This fall also showed the power of love among the Trojans. Players joined together to sing "Lean on Me" in an August performance that become famous across the country; Jake Olson became an inspiration to players, coaches and fans around the world; and Stafon Johnson's miraculous recovery proved to be encouragement for countless people.
Lifelong memories were also born this fall, as special guests at team events included Bill Withers, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Spike Lee and Will Ferrell. The Trojans created many special memories on the football field as well -- everything from a spontaneous slip-and-slide competition after practice to epic wins at Ohio State and Notre Dame to go along with a victory over UCLA and a bowl game championship.
So as dramatic and oftentimes heart-wrenching as the 2009 season was, it'll carry with it some very nice mementos into the future. Wins over the two rivals, at a national powerhouse and in a bowl game help offset the effects of the hard road the Trojans traveled this fall, while also giving hope for a very bright future at USC.
So, 2010, watch out. Armed with the character refined and memories forged in 2009, here come the Trojans.
Well said... Fight On
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