Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes of the Big Ten Conference defeated the defending national champions - #2 USC Trojans of the Pacific-8 Conference, 2716. 2 guys and the players who didnt make the cut. It was the first of three with the national championship on the line for both schools. Or write about sports? One is that a lot of all-time historical rankings and evaluations do not have the positional precision of modern football. The good: USC had played football games sporadically since 1888, but Henderson was the first full-time coach and the Trojans emerged as a power . Kalils utter dependability at center was impossible to overlook. USC defeated Notre Dame 24-7. The defending national champion Trojans finished undefeated with one tie, which occurred at the end of the regular season against ninth-ranked Notre Dame. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 1973--Frank. In their tenth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 1001 record (60 against conference opponents), won the Pacific-8 Conference (Pac-8) championship, defeated Michigan in the 1970 Rose Bowl, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 261 to 128. 1969 USC Trojans Schedule and Results | College Football at Sports-Reference.com via Sports Logos.net About logos 1969 USC Trojans Schedule and Results Previous Year Next Year Record: 10-0-1 (5th of 122) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 3rd in the Final AP poll Conference: Pac-8 Conference Record: 6-0 Coach: John McKay (10-0-1) Points For: 261 2: MIKE WILLIAMS, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. Manny Rubio-USA TODAY NETWORK. Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports. Read more about our data coverage. Steve Sogge led the team in passing, completing 122 of 207 passes for 1,454 yards with nine touchdowns and nine interceptions. 1st in Pac-12 Home Scores & Schedule Roster Stats USC Trojans Roster offense. 2: LEONARD WILLIAMS, STARTING DEFENSIVE END NO. The Gamecocks had a 10-3 lead at the half thanks to a Rudy Holloman 60 yard rushing touchdown, and a 30-yard field goal from Billy DuPre. His dominance makes it easy to give him a starting role. Adrian Young was born in Dublin but played College Football at USC and went on to have a career with the Philadelphia Eagles! DuPre 37 yard field goal in the 4th quarter gave SC the lead back 13-10, but Duke's QB Hart responded with 79 yard, 8 play drive, capped off by an 18-yard touchdown pass to Wes Chesson. [1] The team was ranked #3 in the final AP Poll and #4 in the final Coaches Poll. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. Join our linker program. Sam Dickerson led the team in receiving with 24 catches for 473 yards and six touchdowns. Thurman was a two-time consensus All-American in 1976 and 1977. LOS ANGELES NOVEMBER 30: Safety Troy Polamalu #43 of the University of Southern California Trojans celebrates after the game against the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 30, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. If forced to choose the two best USC running backs of all time, one is forced to leave multiple Heisman Trophy winners off the all-time Trojan roster. 1970--Pat Haden (La Puente Bishop Amat) qb. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Simpson, Mike Garrett, Reggie Bush, and Marcus Allen have all won the Heisman as a USC running back. Find out more. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys 17-9. (); : 5: RON MIX, STARTING WIDE RECEIVER NO. A Suggs fumble at the USC 33 recovered by Mike Fitzpatrick, set up the game's first score with a Pugh 24-yard field goal giving Duke a 3-0 lead. 1967 USC Trojans Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 10-1 (1st of 118) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll Conference: AAWU Conference Record: 6-1 Coach: John McKay (10-1) Points For: 258 Points/G: 23.5 (27th of 118) Points Against: 87 More Team Info USC School History 1967 USC Statistics Schedule & Results Roster Bregel is a two-time consensus All-American. Coming into the game, The Gamecocks were two and a half touchdown favorites according to odds makers, both teams being favorites to win the ACC in pre season speculation. The official depth chart of the 2022 USC Trojans Football team. The sequel was the "Wild Bunch II" on Pete Carroll's early-2000s USC D-line. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. SANTA CLARA, CA DECEMBER 05: (L-R) Member of the Pac-12 All Centrury Team Ronnie Lott, Marcus Allen, Reggie Bush, Sydney Seau representing her father Junior Seau, Joey Browner, Ron Yary, Jim McKay, on behalf of his father John McKay, stands together for this photo prior to the NCAA Pac-12 Championship game between USC Trojans and the Stanford Cardinal at Levis Stadium on December 5, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. 4: TYRON SMITH, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. [1] The team was ranked third in the final AP . The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. When we consider how absolutely loaded the late-1970s USC defenses were, and when we then consider how central a leadership and production-based role Chip Banks had on those defenses, the math seems fairly straightforward. We didnt enjoy leaving some great Trojans off this roster, but we had to. Ron Mix was a pioneer in strength training, and how football players evolved in taking care of their bodies. Southern California Trojans defensive back Ronnie Lott (42) in action against the Michigan Wolverines during the 1979 Rose Bowl. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Aug 15, 1998; Vanderbilt, TN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Tennessee Oilers tackle Bruce Matthews (74) in action against the Washington Redskins during a pre-season game at Vanderbilt Stadium. #USC re-enters the conversation for an elite cornerback. Charles White, O.J. His dominance as a wide receiver was impossible to ignore. One of the anchors of the Wild Bunch II defensive line in the Pete Carroll years. 1: SHAUN CODY, STARTING INTERIOR DEFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. Holt is widely viewed as the best running fullback in USC history. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images). (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy). at. Buffalo managed just 230 points, worst in the league, while the shaky defensive squad gave up 359. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports. The team played home games at Carolina Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. Cody was a transformative, equation-changing presence for USC. MIAMI JANUARY 4: Quarterback Jason White #18 of the Oklahoma Sooners reacts after throwing an interception to Matt Grootegoed #6 of the USC Trojans during the final minutes before losing 55-19 in the FedEx Orange Bowl 2005 National Championship on January 4, 2005 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. Lets put it this way: Carson Palmer had a season in 2002. Los Angeles, Calif. L, 12-14. If members of Wild Bunch II get membership on USCs all-time two-deep depth chart, we have to include Jimmy Gunn, part of the original Wild Bunch defensive line on 1969s Rose Bowl-winning team. # denotes national championship game; denotes College Football Playoff semifinal game. The 2023 USC Trojans football team will represent the University of Southern California as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season.The Trojans are expected to be led by Lincoln Riley in his second year as head coach. USC won 49-31. Rose Bowl Hall of Fame inductee Marv Goux gives his acceptance speech at a Rose Bowl event Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000, in Pasadena, Calif. Goux particiapted in two Rose Bowls as a player with Southern California and 11 as a coach. The 1968 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1968 college football season. Few USC players crammed more production and more contributions to team success into a collegiate career than Del Rio. Thats it. Jim Jones led the team in passing, completing 88 of 210 passes for 1,230 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Jim Jones led the team in passing, completing 88 of 210 passes for 1,230 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Mike Powell /Allsport. This Rose Bowl was also the beginning of a celebration of a century of college football. Do you have a blog? 1: ADOREE JACKSON. [8] The Bowl Championship Series was created later to make at least one matchup of the top two teams in the nation. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports. Do you have a sports website? Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Charles White blended speed and power at a level no one not even O.J. The historic 1969 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 1969 NCAA University Division football season. He established himself in the Niners rotation off the bench and as one of the team's best 3-point shooters before his season ended against WKU on Feb. 16. Similarly, a lot of historical rankings articles and research items referred to defensive backs without differentiating between cornerbacks and safeties. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Later in the drive, Fred Zeigler caught his 100th pass in his career, a 24-yard pass from Suggs. Its true that a 1960s linebacker didnt have the pass coverage responsibilities of modern linebackers, but linebackers from that era had to be tough, and no one was tougher than Adrian Young in his time. San Francisco 49ers tight end Charle Young (86) holds on to a 14-yard Joe Montana pass as he is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals Jim LeClair and Bo Harris in the first quarter of Super Bowl XVI, Jan. 24, 1982, in Pontiac, Mich. Heisman Trophy winner O. J. Simpson rushed for 171 yards and an 80-yard touchdown run, but USC had five turnovers, including an interception and a fumble by Simpson. The USC football dynasty was propelled in part by the Matthews family dynasty, very much including Clay. Name POS HT WT Class Birthplace; Mo Hasan 15. For three straight seasons, USC could count on one man to lead one of the greatest offenses the Trojans have ever had. Or write about sports? Rather . vs. Arizona. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The fact that USC had Heisman running backs in 1979 and 1981 is no accident. This positional split was easier to drill down and identify at a more precise level, but if you have ever read an article on USCs best defensive backs of all time, you might not realize that USC was much deeper at safety than cornerback in terms of having all-time-great players. The 1968 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. [14] Richard Nixon called the Rose Bowl Game, "the prize game of all bowl games. [1] The team was ranked third in the final AP Poll and fourth in the final Coaches Poll. In their tenth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 10-0-1 record , won the Pacific-8 Conference championship, defeated Michigan in the Rose Bowl, and outscored their opponents 261 to 128. Pound sign (#) denotes national championship game. Place Season Ticket Deposit. Thats why he gets the starting nod. One has to be extraordinarily excellent to attain that level of status. We couldnt pick everyone with only two spots on the depth chart. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. If you have a two-deep to fill out, that means only two of USCs many Heisman-winning running backs can make the cut. (PDF copy available at, Ohio State University football media guide. USC FOOTBALL DEPTH CHART *Updated Dec. 26, 2022. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He isnt a starter because his USC career is shorter than others, but what Seau did within that career was insanely dominant. When the Super Sophomores were seniors in 1970, OSU went undefeated in the regular season and returned to Pasadena in January 1971, but was upset by Stanford, led by Heisman Trophy winner Jim Plunkett, the first pick of the 1971 NFL Draft. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Richard Wood was a remarkably consistent and unerring player for two great and accomplished USC defenses within one of the programs best three-year stretches of all time (1972-1974, right up there with 2003-2005). then went on to become an All-Pac-12 offensive lineman at USC . 2: RON YARY, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. [3][4][5][6] Sophomore quarterback Rex Kern of Ohio State was the Player of the Game.[7]. All rights reserved. The USC Trojans won 24-16. Udeze forced a whopping 14 fumbles in his USC career. Although the Bengals led the game in first downs, total yards and touchdowns, San Francisco won 26-21. The Packers defeated the Chiefs 35-10. Is he a disgraced man and a pariah? A number of celebrities were present, including President-elect Richard Nixon, Bob Hope, California Governor and future United States President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan, and former Oklahoma head coach and then-ABC analyst BudWilkinson. 23 Sep 1989: Running back Leroy Holt of the USC Trojans runs down the field during a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. News Ticker. The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes of the Big Ten Conference defeated the defending national champions - #2 USC Trojans of the Pacific-8 Conference, 27-16. Cleveland Browns linebacker Chip Banks (56) in action against the Detroit Lions at Cleveland Stadium. Overwhelming and unforgettable. An incident report provided by USC showed campus police responded to a "housing complaint . Claiborne is USCs only Butkus Award winner. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Long Photography-USA TODAY Sports. Holloman finished with 125 yards rushing, QB Suggs had 105 rushing yards, and went 10-16 passing for 107 yards. On Saturday September 20, 1969, South Carolina hosted Duke to open the 100th college football season. https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/lists/usc-football-all-time-roster-defensive-starters-and-backups/, BACKUP INTERIOR LINEMAN NO. The USC Trojans won 45-28. Simpson in action against Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium. [13] They were captained by Heisman Trophy winner O. J. Simpson; it was the third of four consecutive Rose Bowl appearances forUSC. Dec 11, 1977; Foxboro, MA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New England Patriots running back Sam Cunningham (39) in action against the Miami Dolphins at Foxboro Stadium. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. USC Gamecocks Football Spring roster update: Gamecocks transfers get their numbers at South Carolina . 2: CHRIS CLAIBORNE, STARTING OUTSIDE LINEBACKER NO. The 1969 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1969 college football season. 2023 University of Southern California Athletics, United Airlines Field at L.A. Memorial Coliseum, Allyson Felix Field at Loker Track Stadium & Colich Center. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports. The Trojans defeated the Irish 34-31. Check out our other College Wire all-time lineups: BACKUP WIDE RECEIVER NO. Jimmy Gunn is second from left as part of USCs 1969 Wild Bunch defensive line. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). O.J. That says it all. @LonghornsWire notes that Gary Patterson is stepping down from his role on Sark's Texas staff. The University of Southern California Trojans defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 38-17. The Raiders defeated the Vikings 32-14 giving the Raiders their first Super Bowl Championship. His cutback touchdown run against UCLA in 1967 is the most famous run in USC football history. USC Trojans Roster. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports. We also had to make very tough choices on the offensive line. Courtesy of USC Athletics If members of Wild Bunch II get membership on USC's all-time two-deep depth chart, we. 4: JEFF BREGEL, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. All rights reserved. Jan 1, 1979; Pasadena, CA. LOS ANGELES OCTOBER 19: Kenechi Udeze #94 of the USC Trojans rushes the quarterback during the Pac-10 Conference football game against the Washington Huskies at the Los Angeles Coliseum on October 19, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. 1: MARV GOUX. No. Quite simply, Leonard Williams was a monster for the Trojans. USC's other returners are Chris Thompson Jr. (Sr.), Raesjon Davis (Jr.), Carson Tabaracci (R-Fr.) He was not nearly as gifted as Junior, but he too was an All-America, a missile seeking contact and reveling in it. Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 297 carries for 1,357 yards and nine touchdowns. For this reason, our USC all-time two-deep defense does not have middle linebackers. Photo by Joe Robbins-USA TODAY Sports (c) 2005 by Joe Robbins, Jan 1, 1996; Pasadena, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans receiver Keyshawn Johnson (3) scores on a 56-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at the Rose Bowl. Ellis won the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year Award at USC. Guess what? In their ninth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 9-1-1 record (6-0 against conference opponents), won the Pacific-8 Conference (Pac-8) championship, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 259 to 168. Did You Know?? Duke QB Hart's bounced back in the 2nd half passing led them to a 51 yard touchdown drive capped by a three yard pass to Marcell Courtillet to tie the game 10-10 with 8:32 remaining in the 3rd quarter. He would fit in the Big Ten. The next Rose Bowl that matched the #1 and #2 teams was thirty-three years later in January 2002, with Miami (Big East) and Nebraska (Big 12), in the BCS National Championship Game. White deserves the honor. Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 1: DWAYNE JARRETT, STARTING WIDE RECEIVER NO. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. Players' Pro Stats. Dallas Cowboys defensive back Dennis Thurman (32) intercepts a pass with Michael Downs (26) and Monty Hunter (34) in action against Green Bay Packers receiver John Jefferson (83) during the 1982 NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Texas Stadium. List of Washington Redskins starting quarterbacks, List of Baltimore Ravens starting quarterbacks, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, 1969 Pacific-8 Conference football season, Pac-12 Conference football champion seasons, "Southern California Yearly Results (1965-1969)", http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/s/southern_california/1965-1969_yearly_results.php, https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/southern-california/1969.html, Farmer 41-yard pass from Jones (pass failed), Cooper 7-yard pass from Dummit (pass failed), Dickerson 32-yard pass from Jones (Ayala kick). Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Coming into the game, The Gamecocks were two and a half touchdown favorites according to odds makers, both teams being favorites to win the ACC in pre season speculation. ALL-TIME ASSISTANT COACH NO. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Muir opened the drive with a 10 yard run, Muir then caught a Suggs pass for 16 more yards. Record: 10-0-1 (5th of 122) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Rose Bowl 10-3 versus Michigan. (); : San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig (33) uses teammate guard Jeff Bregel (65) as a step as he follows a block by guard Randy Cross (51) for a first down against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter of the game in San Francisco, Nov. 21, 1988. He then led USC into a 1-versus-2 battle for the national title against Ohio State in the 1968 season. Sep 29, 1990; Columbus, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Southern California Trojans linebacker Willie McGinest (55) celebrating after a play against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. The 1969 Rose Bowl was the 55th edition of the college football bowl game, played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Wednesday, January 1. denotes games not played at Rose Bowl Stadium. Just after the start of the 2nd quarter, USC's Holloman scored on a 60 yard run, giving the Gamecocks a 10-3 lead that they would take into the break. He rates higher than Reggie Bush as a USC running back because he did what he did in an era when defenses were built to stop running backs more than quarterbacks. 6' 3" 200 lbs. When producing a historical football roster at Trojans Wire, certain details emerge. USC. Buy Tickets. 8 Oct 1988: Mark Carrier #7 of the USC Trojans goes up for an interception during the Trojans 42-14 victory over the Oregon Ducks at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles, Calif. United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. A fumbled reception cost Southern Cal the ball again at its own 16. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [1] The team was ranked #2 in the final Coaches Poll and #4 in the final AP Poll. Purdue and Washington face off in the Rose Bowl on Monday. Clad in a bright yellow bikini, Julie joined the USC marching band and put on a Heisman-worthy performance, as she bounced around between band members and flung her pom-poms to the beat of the drums. A centerpiece of the offensive line on what is USCs greatest team of all time? American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. and Garrison Madden (R-Fr.). USC Trojans linebacker Richard Wood during the 1973 season. Sam Dickerson led the team in receiving with 24 catches for 473 yards and six touchdowns. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports. Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 297 carries for 1,357 yards and nine touchdowns. Charles White and Marcus Allen are legends. Find out more. 3: BRUCE MATTHEWS, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. Find out more. ); : On first down from the 2, Muir ran it in giving the Gamecocks the 27-20 lead and sending the sold out crowd of 42,791 into a frenzy. Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports. No. Or write about sports? They'll be joined by highly touted true freshman Tackett Curtis.. 1969 Football Schedule - USC Athletics USC Athletics Sports Men's Sports Baseball Basketball Football Golf Swim & Dive Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Water Polo Women's Sports Basketball Beach Volleyball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Swim & Dive Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Water Polo Tickets BUY TICKETS Purchase Now Woolard died in 1998. . Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 297 carries for 1,357 yards and nine touchdowns. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports. Elmer "Gloomy Gus" Henderson: 1919-1924, 45-7-0. #USC honoring 1967 team Friday night. The Buffalo Bills of the American Football League ended the 1969 season with a record of 4 wins and 10 losses, finishing third in the AFL's East Division. Simpson managed to do. Hill (95) in front of offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva (78) and offensive tackle Zach Banner (72) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. USC NFL/AFL Players. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. That has zero to do with evaluating him as a college football player. Yep, that earns a spot on this roster for Brown. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. st lawrence county news, cant language translator, is witch hazel safe for color treated hair,
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