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To be a winner of that, and to fall in the long line of traditional great backs at USC, to have your name in perpetuity,
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"To be a winner of that, and to fall in the long line of traditional great backs at USC, to have your name in perpetuity, the fact that your parents are like icons... that's the greatest thing"

- Marcus Allen

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This quote by Marcus Allen speaks to the pride and honor of being a fantastic running back at the University of Southern California (USC). Allen is describing the long line of traditional excellent backs that have actually come before him, and the reality that his name will be remembered in all time. He also discusses the pride his parents must feel, understanding that their son is now part of this long line of greats. Allen is conveying the concept that belonging of this legacy is the greatest thing he might have attained. It is a testament to his hard work and commitment to the sport, and a pointer of the effect he has actually had on the USC football program. Allen's quote is a tip of the value of leaving an enduring tradition, and the pride that features belonging to something larger than oneself.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Marcus Allen somewhere between March 26, 1960 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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