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Finding that not-so-obvious gift

Trojans can unwrap these presents in Sun Bowl and beyond

Updated: December 24, 2012, 2:47 PM ET
By Greg Katz | WeAreSC
In the spirit of the holidays:

The Obvious Gift for Lane Kiffin: A well-received new defensive coordinator.
The Not-So-Obvious Gift: A 2013 season without controversy.

The Obvious Gift for USC athletic director Pat Haden: Vindication in 2013 for his unconditional support of provocative head coach Lane Kiffin.
The Not-So-Obvious Gift: A stand-by ticket to the Island of the Unknown if Kiffin's 2013 team does a 2012 repeat.

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Columnist, WeAreSC.com