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Great decision by a great kid
By returning, Matt Barkley expressed what the love for his school and his team means
Updated: December 23, 2011, 5:35 PM ET
By
Steve Bisheff | We Are SC
LOS ANGELES -- In his still young football career, Matt Barkley has made countless difficult calls in tough, tense situations. But none of them quite like this one.
This one changes everything.
This one cements his legacy as one of USC's all-time great heroes, on and off the field.
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