Wikipedia prefers USC to KSU

[Rumor Mill]

After messing around on YouTube for a while last week, I ended up (as I always do if I'm on the site long enough) stumbling upon this video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac-JYp25Bx0. Of course, my blood boiled, again.

As of Wednesday evening, Troy Polamalu's entry on Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Polamalu#College_career) included a reference to the "brutal" hit on Lockett. It read as follows:

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College career

In his career as a 3-year starter at the University of Southern California, Polamalu recorded 278 tackles (29 for losses), 6 interceptions (3 returned for TDs), 13 deflections, 2 fumble recoveries and 4 blocked punts. He was voted All-American first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, Associated Press, Walter Camp, Football News, CBS Sportsline and ESPN, earning second-team honors from The Sporting News during his senior season. In 2001, he was named USC's MVP Award, led team with 118 tackles (79 solo), including 13 for losses (with a 2-yard sack) and six passes defended. Sadly, his reputation was tarnished by unsportsmanlike plays, such as a brutal hit on Kansas State's Aaron Lockett before Lockett was able to receive a punt. He was also a roommate to current Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer and current New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel. He majored in general studies.

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Since then, the USC lovers have censored this entry. As of right now, I changed it back, but it will likely get edited out again. This post is a plea to those who remember this hit to prevent such revisionist history by keeping a (somewhat) vigilant check on this and re-correcting the entry as it gets censored again.



Also, on a related note, I can't help but smile at this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bwh2-NodEA
(Well, until they show the scoreboard.)

[chum1]

Keep making KSU proud.

[bfred]

Also, on a related note, I can't help but smile at this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bwh2-NodEA
(Well, until they show the scoreboard.)

I was at that game. I cheered so hard 

[Perry]

I vaguely remember the year after the Lockett hit someone hit Polamalu or some other USC player when they came to the Bill (idk if polamalu was pro or not yet) for a "revenge" type hit and I think we got a personal foul penalty. Anyone else remember what I'm talking about with more detail? tia

[EmporiaWildcat]

I vaguely remember the year after the Lockett hit someone hit Polamalu or some other USC player when they came to the Bill (idk if polamalu was pro or not yet) for a "revenge" type hit and I think we got a personal foul penalty. Anyone else remember what I'm talking about with more detail? tia

I don't remember the penalty, but I do remember us in student section boo'ing him mercilessly.

[fatty fat fat]

remember when tp set a bounty on Polamalu?


damn, those were awesome times.

[KSUTOMMY]

I was there for that game and Pete Carroll being the stand up coach he is - held Palomalu out for one play. He IS a great coach!

[KSU4ME]

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College career

In his career as a 3-year starter at the University of Southern California, Polamalu recorded 278 tackles (29 for losses), 6 interceptions (3 returned for TDs), 13 deflections, 2 fumble recoveries and 4 blocked punts. He was voted All-American first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, Associated Press, Walter Camp, Football News, CBS Sportsline and ESPN, earning second-team honors from The Sporting News during his senior season. In 2001, he was named USC's MVP Award, led team with 118 tackles (79 solo), including 13 for losses (with a 2-yard sack) and six passes defended. Sadly, his reputation was tarnished by unsportsmanlike plays, such as a brutal hit on Kansas State's Aaron Lockett before Lockett was able to receive a punt. He was also a roommate to current Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer and current New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel. He majored in general studies.

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Quite dated material.

[EmporiaWildcat]

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College career

In his career as a 3-year starter at the University of Southern California, Polamalu recorded 278 tackles (29 for losses), 6 interceptions (3 returned for TDs), 13 deflections, 2 fumble recoveries and 4 blocked punts. He was voted All-American first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, Associated Press, Walter Camp, Football News, CBS Sportsline and ESPN, earning second-team honors from The Sporting News during his senior season. In 2001, he was named USC's MVP Award, led team with 118 tackles (79 solo), including 13 for losses (with a 2-yard sack) and six passes defended. Sadly, his reputation was tarnished by unsportsmanlike plays, such as a brutal hit on Kansas State's Aaron Lockett before Lockett was able to receive a punt. He was also a roommate to current Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer and current New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel. He majored in general studies.

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Quite dated material.

Quite date?  Meh, not really.  The Cassel news broke last weekend. 

Besides, it's correct now.

[Lynch]

Well I have done my edit for the day.

[ednksu]

why wasnt the fair catch signal include?  Need to edit the wiki for more clarity on the unsportsman like nature of the crime.

[SkinnyBenny]

Rumor Mill, it's so good to see you on the boards again.

[Rumour Mill]

I concur.  Good to see you, RumorMill.