Mental Health Lawyer Elyn Saks, 53, poses for a photo at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law library on Monday, Sep. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles. Saks, a professor at the USC's law school, whose memoir, "The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness," is among 24 recipients of this year's MacArthur Foundation "genius grants." AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Mental Health Lawyer Elyn Saks, 53, poses for a photo at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law library on Monday, Sep. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles. Saks, a professor at the USC's law school, whose memoir, "The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness," is among 24 recipients of this year's MacArthur Foundation "genius grants."

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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.
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  5. 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.
  6. University of Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley passes during the first half of their NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  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. University of Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley, right, is tackled by UCLA linebacker Reggie Carter as he runs the ball during the first half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  10. University of Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley, right, runs the ball as Oregon State linebacker Keaton Kristick (32) and defensive tackle Brennan Olander give chase during the second half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles. USC won 42-36.
  11. University of Southern California wide receiver Ronald Johnson, right, stiff-arms Oregon State cornerback Tim Clark as he runs the ball during the first half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  12. University of Southern California running back Allen Bradford, right, fends off Oregon State cornerback Tim Clark (21) as defensive end Gabe Miller (99) and linebacker Keith Pankey (35) give chase during the first half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  13. University of Southern California wide receiver Ronald Johnson (8) celebrates after making a diving catch for a touchdown as Oregon State safety Lance Mitchell (10) walks away during the first half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  14. University of Southern California wide receiver Ronald Johnson, right, makes a diving catch for a touchdown as Oregon State safety Lance Mitchell, left, gives chase during the first half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  15. Oregon State wide receiver James Rodgers, left, bobbles the ball as the makes a catch while University of Southern California linebacker Chris Galippo tackles him during the first half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  16. University of Southern California safety Patrick Hall, left, tackles Oregon State wide receiver Casey Kjos during the first half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles.

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