O.J. Simpson was sentenced to a 15-year prison term on Friday (with chance for parole after five years) for armed robbery, kidnapping and several other charges. Here is a timeline of Simpson's rise and fall through the years:

The Juice first came to prominence at USC, which he called home for two years. He led the nation in rushing both years and left Southern Cal with career totals of 3,423 rushing yards and 36 touchdowns.