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[Whicker] USC's Powdrell pulls his weight, and then some - OC Register
Those tacklers who wear Ryan Powdrell's tire tracks on their backs, helmets and chests this fall will have many people to thank.

They can send their heartfelt gratitude to Saddleback College and the coaching staff therein, which nurtured Powdrell after Fresno State wouldn't admit him.

They can cite the NCAA - "the student-athlete-friendly NCAA," said USC coach Pete Carroll, with a mocking smile - after it restored a year to Powdrell's career that the Trojans staff almost blew.

Mostly, they can shake Powdrell's hand in person, if they dare get close...