[beyond the sea]

Another anecdote, from a few years back: Polamalu asks USC teammate Alex Holmes for permission to take out his sister, Theodora. Holmes wouldn't let anyone else on the team talk to Theodora, let alone date her. But he tells Polamalu, ``Of course. Nothing could make me happier.'' ---

Excellent!

[merry10]

"Polamalu had every right to vent after the officials mysteriously overturned his fourth-quarter interception during the Steelers' victory over the Colts. He had every right to gloat after getting the better of Manning, a two-time league MVP."

After the call was overturned, I watched the cameras turn on Troy. He listened, grabbed his helmet and ran back out to play. No complaining or carrying on.