University of Southern California tailback Stafon Johnson waves after a news conference at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Johnson, who has been hospitalized since Sept. 28 after suffering a serious weightlifting accident when the weight bar fell out of his grasp and crushed his throat and voice box, is expected to be discharged from the hospital Wednesday, to continue his recovery at home. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

University of Southern California tailback Stafon Johnson waves after a news conference at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Johnson, who has been hospitalized since Sept. 28 after suffering a serious weightlifting accident when the weight bar fell out of his grasp and crushed his throat and voice box, is expected to be discharged from the hospital Wednesday, to continue his recovery at home.

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  1. University of Southern California defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (91) celebrates with teammates defensive end Armond Armstead, top center, and safety Will Harris, left, and an unidentified coach, right, after Casey sacked UCLA's quaterback during the second half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  2. University of Southern California wide receiver Ronald Johnson, right, fends off UCLA cornerback Sheldon Price as he runs the ball during the second half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  3. University of Southern California head coach Pete Carroll celebrates after they intercepted the ball during the second half of their NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  4. University of Southern California team members taunt UCLA's team on the other side of the field during the second half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.
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  7. University of Southern California linebacker Malcolm Smith, center, celebrates with teammates linebacker Michael Morgan, left, and defensive tackle Jurrell Casey after intercepting a pass for a touchdown during the first half of their NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  8. University of Southern California linebacker Malcolm Smith, left, scores a touchdown after intercepting a pass by UCLA quarterback Kevin Prince, right, during the first half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  9. KCBS-KCAL television sports director, Jim Hill, left, congratulates University of Southern California tailback Stafon Johnson after a news conference at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Johnson, who has been hospitalized since Sept. 28 after suffering a serious weightlifting accident when the weight bar fell out of his grasp and crushed his throat and voice box, is expected to be discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, to continue his recovery at home.
  10. University of Southern California tailback Stafon Johnson waves after a news conference at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Johnson, who has been hospitalized since Sept. 28 after suffering a serious weightlifting accident when the weight bar fell out of his grasp and crushed his throat and voice box, is expected to be discharged from the hospital Wednesday, to continue his recovery at home.
  11. Southern California tailback Stafon Johnson, left, listens as his mother, Kim Mallory, thanks his supporters during a news conference at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Johnson, who has been hospitalized since Sept. 28 after suffering a serious weightlifting accident when the weight bar fell out of his grasp and crushed his throat and voice box, is expected to be discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, to continue his recovery at home.
  12. Southern California tailback Stafon Johnson smiles during a news conference at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Johnson, who has been hospitalized since Sept. 28 after suffering a serious weightlifting accident when the weight bar fell out of his grasp and crushed his throat and voice box, is expected to be discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, to continue his recovery at home.
  13. Southern California tailback Stafon Johnson, left, and his uncle, Kreeg Anderson, rear, arrive at a news conference at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Johnson, who has been hospitalized since Sept. 28 after suffering a serious weightlifting accident when the weight bar fell out of his grasp and crushed his throat and voice box, is expected to be discharged from the hospital Wednesday, to continue his recovery at home.

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