Steussie was one of the most dominant offensive linemen in school history, playing from 1990-93 and earning the Morris Trophy as the top offensive lineman in the Pac-10 his senior year when he was also tabbed a first-team All-American. Twice named first-team All-Pac-10, he helped the Bears to three bowl game victories – the 1990 Copper Bowl, the 1991 Citrus Bowl and the 1993 Alamo Bowl. Steussie was selected with the No. 19 pick of the first round of the NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He spent 14 years in the league, starting 185 of 213 games during stints with Minnesota, Carolina, Tampa Bay and St. Louis. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Steussie returned to campus and earned his bachelor’s degree in 2010, and he recently completed requirements for his MBA from the Kellogg Business School at Northwestern.
