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. . Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports. USCs toughest and most productive running back of all time, playing in an era without spread offenses and lower numbers of defenders in the tackle box. Enjoy and debate our selections in this special historical series at Trojans Wire. 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. USC Cheer takes cheerleading to the competitive world. # denotes national championship game; denotes College Football Playoff semifinal game. Do you have a sports website? 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. (); :
See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. This page was last edited on 24 January 2023, at 05:28. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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 Simpson was a bona fide college football superstar, but Ron Yary blocking for him had something to do with that. Offense. 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. USC won 24-7 and will advance to the Rose Bowl.Photo By Jeff Lewis-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2007 Jeff Lewis. 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. Dave Brown was a starter on the 1972 USC offensive line. @RollTideWire and @VolsWire join #USC in an exclusive club for both football and hoops in this college sports cycle. 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. As you go through the five starters on the offensive line, their dominance makes it easy to see why they were given the top spot on the depth chart. [13] They were captained by Heisman Trophy winner O. J. Simpson; it was the third of four consecutive Rose Bowl appearances forUSC. Manny Rubio-USA TODAY NETWORK. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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 (); :
This might be viewed as a particularly controversial selection, but it seems appropriate to recognize a late-1950s Trojan and provide more historical diversity in terms of picking players from different eras. 1: CHIP BANKS, STARTING INSIDE LINEBACKER NO. Woolard died in 1998. . . Do you have a blog? Matt Leinart had a whole career. The official 1969 Football schedule for the UCLA Bruins. a historical football roster at Trojans Wire, certain details emerge. Sam Dickerson led the team in receiving with 24 catches for 473 yards and six touchdowns.[2]. We didnt enjoy leaving some great Trojans off this roster, but we had to. Bregel is a two-time consensus All-American. Sam Dickerson led the team in receiving with 24 catches for 473 yards and six touchdowns. https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/lists/usc-football-all-time-roster-offensive-starters-and-backups/, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. LOS ANGELES NOVEMBER 1: Mike Williams #1 of USC scores a touchdown against Washington State in the third quarter November 1, 2003 at the Los Angeles Memorial Colesium in Los Angeles, California. [3][4][5][6] Sophomore quarterback Rex Kern of Ohio State was the Player of the Game.[7]. 3: DAVE BROWN, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. 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. 2: CHRIS CLAIBORNE, STARTING OUTSIDE LINEBACKER NO. 4: TYRON SMITH, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. 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. Players' Pro Stats. Find out more. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images). It was the 12th time overall that the #1 and #2 team faced each other since the inception of the AP Poll in 1936. 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.
Jim Jones led the team in passing, completing 88 of 210 passes for 1,230 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Adrian Young was born in Dublin but played College Football at USC and went on to have a career with the Philadelphia Eagles!
Ohio State had one fumble, but managed to keep possession.[3][4][5][6]. Ron Mix was a pioneer in strength training, and how football players evolved in taking care of their bodies. Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Record: 10-1 (1st of 118) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Rose Bowl 14-3 versus Indiana.
Holt is widely viewed as the best running fullback in USC history. Amari Cooper was sent off to Cleveland, with a hot mess at the quarterback position. The Buckeyes featured a group called "The Super Sophomores" playing in their first varsity season: John Brockington, Leo Hayden, Rex Kern, Jim Otis, Jim Stillwagon, and Jack Tatum. 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. Quite simply, Leonard Williams was a monster for the Trojans. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 297 carries for 1,357 yards and nine touchdowns. Thats why he gets the starting nod. "[14], After O. J. Simpson scored on an 80-yard run to give USC a 100 lead, a Trojans fumble at their 21-yard line set up a Rex Kern pass to Leo Hayden for the final four yards. 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. For this reason, our USC all-time two-deep defense does not have middle linebackers. at. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Check out our other College Wire all-time defenses: Alabama / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Florida / Georgia / Iowa / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M, LOS ANGELES OCTOBER 7: Tim Ryan #99 of the University of Southern California Trojans waits for the next play during the NCAA game against the University of Washington Huskies at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 7, 1989 in Los Angeles, California. Period. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images). Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. NAME; WR: 2: All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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 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. Welcome Home. Jan 30, 2016; Laie, HI, USA; Jersey and helmet display for San Diego Chargers former linebacker Junior Seau (not pictured) at the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame at the Polynesian Cultural Center. USA TODAY Sports. 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 won 44-13. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The official depth chart of the 2022 USC Trojans Football team. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. When producing a historical football roster at Trojans Wire, certain details emerge. 2022: Bynum, who transferred to USC in the spring of 2022 from Washington, will look to immediately contribute to the wide receiver corps as a redshirt senior in 2022. USC defeated Northwestern 41-32. It was the first of four Rose Bowl matchups between the head coaches; Woody Hayes of Ohio State and USC's John McKay. Enjoy and, of course, debate these two-deep selections for USCs all-time defense. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Jackson was an athletically imposing corner in an era when the value and importance of the cornerback dwarfed what it was in previous decades. Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 297 carries for 1,357 yards and nine touchdowns. Dietzel post game said "That fourth down play at midfield with better than 10 minutes to go in the game was the biggest gamble that I've ever taken" also adding "Possibly the most amazing thing about our defense was that we played almost the whole game with Pat Watson and three true sophomores in the Secondary. Steve Sogge led the team in passing, completing 122 of 207 passes for 1,454 yards with nine touchdowns and nine interceptions. . 1: ADOREE JACKSON. Holloman finished with 125 yards rushing, QB Suggs had 105 rushing yards, and went 10-16 passing for 107 yards. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images). Players: 518 pro players. Similarly, a lot of historical rankings articles and research items referred to defensive backs without differentiating between cornerbacks and safeties. The Packers defeated the Chiefs 35-10. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports. USC doesnt win the 1967 national title without Tim Rossovich. All he did this year in 17 games was catch 78 passes for 1,160 yards and nine TDs, By comparison, Michael Gallup. His dominance as a wide receiver was impossible to ignore. The 1969 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1969 college football season. If you have a two-deep to fill out, that means only two of USCs many Heisman-winning running backs can make the cut. In an era which belonged to the running game, Charle Young made significant contributions to USC at the tight end spot before a hugely productive pro career in which he blossomed as a pass-catcher and helped multiple teams reach the Super Bowl. PAC-12. Los Angeles, Calif. United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Yes. We simply provided more spots on our roster for outside and inside linebackers. Score By Period; Team Period F; Winner: Away Team Final Score: Winner: 1: DWAYNE JARRETT, STARTING WIDE RECEIVER NO. Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Eagles Derek Barnett (96) looks for a way around Dallas Tyron Smith Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field. Do you have a blog? Craig picked up a first down on the play. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images). Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports.
Football Roster Schedule News Stats Additional Links. It was the first time in the history of the Big 9(Ten) PCC/Big Ten AAWU agreements that two unbeaten teams met in the Rose Bowl. Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports. Muir opened the drive with a 10 yard run, Muir then caught a Suggs pass for 16 more yards. 2 guys and the players who didnt make the cut. Jimmy Gunn is second from left as part of USCs 1969 Wild Bunch defensive line.