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Trojans’ Rose Bowl and Rose Parade memories: the day in pictures

All eyes — including those of USC kicker Matt Boermeester (39) — are on the final kick as it heads toward the goal posts. (USC Photo/John McGillen)

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Trojans’ Rose Bowl and Rose Parade memories: the day in pictures

USC definitely came out on top Monday, from high-profile appearances in the Tournament of Roses to a last-minute shocker on the playing field
January 03, 2017 David Medzerian

Judging from how it’s gone so far, 2017 is going to be quite a year for the Trojan Family. Here are some of our favorite images from Monday’s festivities in Pasadena. (For full photo coverage of the Rose Bowl game, visit the USC Athletics website.)

Song Girls
The USC Song Girls perform in the 2017 Rose Parade. Other Trojans in the annual event included the Trojan Marching Band, Olympians April Ross and Haley Anderson on the LA2024 float and two of the three grand marshals. (Photo/Prayitno)

The Song Girls and Yell Leaders pass by as the Trojan Marching Band performs familiar melodies for the USC fans lining the parade route. (Video/Courtesy of KSAZ)

Grand marshals
The Rose Parade’s three grand marshals — Greg Louganis, with Trojans Allyson Felix and Janet Evans (from left) — take part in coin toss at the Rose Bowl game. (Photo/Courtesy of LA2024)

Team takes the field
The Trojans take the field just before the game gets underway. (Photo/Paul Rodriguez, The Orange County Register)

Matt Boermeester
All eyes — including those of USC kicker Matt Boermeester (39) — are on the final kick as it heads toward the goal posts. (USC Photo/John McGillen)

Clay Helton, Lynn Swann, Stevie Tu'ikolovatu, Sam Darnold, C. L. Max Nikias and Niki C. Nikias with Rose Bowl trophy
Trojan pride: From left, coach Clay Helton and Athletic Director Lynn Swann join defensive MVP Stevie Tu’ikolovatu, quarterback Sam Darnold (the game MVP) and USC President C. L. Max Nikias and his wife, Niki C. Nikias, with the Rose Bowl trophy. (USC Photo/John McGillen)

Locker room celebration
After a hard-fought battle, coach Clay Helton celebrates with his team in the locker room. (USC Photo/John McGillen)