Projans: Wild Card Weekend

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The Trojans were at their best in the clutch this weekend.

Heisman Worthy

pete.carroll-saints.jpgPete Carroll, Head Coach, Seahawks

Seattle was the only home team to win this past weekend despite being 11-point underdogs to the defending Super Bowl champions.  What else can you say?  Carroll is a master motivator and somehow he has made a 7-9 team believe that they belong on the NFL's biggest stage.


All-American Caliber

Mark Sanchez, QB, Jets - Struggled statistically (18/31 for 189 yards and 1 INT), but he came up with the game-winning drive to best Peyton Manning.

Clay Matthews, LB, Packers - His relentless effort resulted in a sack and an upset of Michael Vick and the Eagles.

Mike Williams, WR, Seahawks - 5 catches for 68 yards and a TD to propel Seattle to victory

Lofa Tatupu, LB, Seahawks - Another USC-Hawk who made an impact (4 tackles and a pass defended)

Mike Patterson, DT, Eagles - Season-high four tackles in a loss


Divisional Round Match-ups

Ravens at Steelers - DB Troy Polamalu (PIT)

Packers at Falcons - LB Clay Matthews (GB) and LT Sam Baker (ATL)

Seahawks at Bears - LB Lofa Tatupu (SEA), WR Mike Williams (SEA), TE Anthony McCoy (SEA)

Jets at Patriots - QB Mark Sanchez (NYJ), RB Joe McKnight (NYJ)


Polamalu's pick-six against the Ravens sent the Steelers to the '09 Super Bowl.





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