The 2003 USC Trojans revived the glories of years past and kicked off the new year with a convincing Rose Bowl win over Michigan. Led by sophomore receiver Mike Williams and surprising quarterback Matt Leinart, the Trojans finished the season 12-1 and ranked number one in both the Associated Press and ESPN/USA Today polls. A Tradition USC's 2003 Championship Season follows USC from preseason practice through New Year's Day, when the Trojans sealed their national top ranking with a big 28-14 win over the fourth-ranked Wolverines in a classic Rose Bowl matchup. Stories and photos come from the files of the Daily News of Los Angeles, The Press-Telegram of Long Beach, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star-News, Whittier Daily News, The San Bernardino Sun, and Redlands Daily Facts. Packed with nearly 150 full-color photos, A Tradition Restored also includes feature stories and profiles of USC's top players.