Several Trojans stood out during the NFL’s Championship Sunday, including rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez and star tailback Reggie Bush. Check out the stats from the two conference title games this weekend:
- Mark Sanchez’s dream ride through the postseason ended with one of his best all-around performances of his rookie year, as he went 17-for-30 for 257 yards, two touchdowns and just one interception.
- Reggie Bush had two catches for 33 yards and a touchdown in the Saints’ 31-28 overtime win over the Minnesota Vikings.
- Defensive lineman Sedrick Ellis had six tackles in the Saints’ victory.
- Tailback Chauncey Washington (New York Jets) and defensive lineman Fili Moala (Indianapolis Colts) were not active for the AFC championship game.
Tailback Reggie Bush dives for the pylon to score a touchdown in the Saints’ 31-28 overtime win, which advanced Bush and his team to Super Bowl XLIV. [Photo courtesy of Getty Images]