The 2019 USC football season is exactly 43 days away.
The Trojans will face off with Fresno State in this year’s season opener, but the offseason is as much a time for looking back as looking forward.
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That’s why we at Reign of Troy are exploring each jersey number in the days of waiting. Today, No. 43:
Who wore it best?
This one is easy. Troy Polamalu, who made the No. 43 nearly as iconic as tomorrow’s number, No. 42.
In fact, Polamalu has arguably climbed into the same stratosphere as Ronnie Lott in terms of his feats and influence on the football field.