Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Sep 14, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates his sack on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) with defensive end B.J. The Buckeyes throttled #4 Michigan 5014 to complete the regular season,[9][10] and were favored in the Rose Bowl by 3points.[1][2]. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). 1973--Frank. It's most unusual for a major college team to play a game with three true sophomores in the secondary. 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. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images). Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. denotes games not played at Rose Bowl Stadium.
Holloman finished with 125 yards rushing, QB Suggs had 105 rushing yards, and went 10-16 passing for 107 yards. OFFENSE. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports. They'll be joined by highly touted true freshman Tackett Curtis.. LOS ANGELES NOVEMBER 12: Tony Boselli #71 of the University of Southern California Trojans defends during the NCAA game against the University of Arizona Wildcats at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 12, 1994 in Los Angeles, California. 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. Muir opened the drive with a 10 yard run, Muir then caught a Suggs pass for 16 more yards. He was not nearly as gifted as Junior, but he too was an All-America, a missile seeking contact and reveling in it. (PDF copy available at, Ohio State University football media guide. USC NFL/AFL Players. [11][12] They had been ranked first since October14, but dropped to second after Ohio State routed #4 Michigan;[9][10] USC stayed in that runner-up position even after the 2121 tie on November30. 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. Dec 7, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) listens to defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Heinz Field. Yes. USC defeated Notre Dame 24-7. 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. Ryan recorded 20 sacks and 28 tackles for loss in a historically dominant 1989 season. Jim Lawrence led the team in receiving with 26 catches for 386 yards and two touchdowns. Roy Foster and the 1982 Miami Dolphins Super Bowl offensive line. https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/lists/usc-football-all-time-roster-defensive-starters-and-backups/, BACKUP INTERIOR LINEMAN NO. 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. 1: ADOREE JACKSON. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 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. 1969-70 South Carolina Gamecocks Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 25-3 (14-0, 1st in ACC MBB ) Rank: 6th in the Final AP Poll Coach: Frank McGuire More School Info ACC Reg Season Champ South Carolina (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats The defending national champion Trojans finished undefeated with one tie, which occurred at the end of the regular season against ninth-ranked Notre Dame. 1971--John Sciarra (La Puente Bishop Amat) qb. Thats why he gets the starting nod. He led USC to a national championship in 1967 and took the John McKay era to the next level. Trojan Family Weekend. He would fit in the Big Ten. 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. Last edited on 27 December 2022, at 00:39, 1968 NCAA University Division football season, 1968 Pacific-8 Conference football standings, 1968 NCAA University Division football rankings, 1968 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, "Southern California Yearly Results (1965-1969)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1968_USC_Trojans_football_team&oldid=1129758045, Hayden 4-yard pass from Kern (Roman kick), Gillian 16-yard pass from Kern (Roman kick), Dickerson 19-yard pass from Sogge (pass failed), This page was last edited on 27 December 2022, at 00:39. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. South Carolina was invited to the Peach Bowl, where they were defeated by West Virginia. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Which position groups will be key for each of the Way-Too-Early college football top 25 teams . Read more about our data coverage. won the national championship in 2012 with arguably the greatest high school football player in state history on its roster future UCLA star and NFL linebacker Myles Jack. For this reason, our USC all-time two-deep defense does not have middle linebackers. [2] Simpson won both the Heisman Trophy and the Walter Camp Award. All rights reserved. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Network. It was the 12th time overall that the #1 and #2 team faced each other since the inception of the AP Poll in 1936. The best to ever play the position. [2], 1969 NCAA University Division football season, 1969 Pacific-8 Conference football standings, 1969 NCAA University Division football rankings, "Southern California Yearly Results (1965-1969)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1969_USC_Trojans_football_team&oldid=1095204166, Farmer 41-yard pass from Jones (pass failed), Cooper 7-yard pass from Dummit (pass failed), Dickerson 32-yard pass from Jones (Ayala kick), This page was last edited on 27 June 2022, at 01:13. Sam Dickerson led the team in receiving with 24 catches for 473 yards and six touchdowns. @LonghornsWire notes that Gary Patterson is stepping down from his role on Sark's Texas staff. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports. A fumbled reception cost Southern Cal the ball again at its own 16. 6' 3" 200 lbs. His dominance makes it easy to give him a starting role. 1st in Pac-12 Home Scores & Schedule Roster Stats USC Trojans Roster offense. Record: 10-1 (1st of 118) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Rose Bowl 14-3 versus Indiana.
Courtesy of USC Athletics If members of Wild Bunch II get membership on USC's all-time two-deep depth chart, we. Thats the tweet. Big presence.
Find out more. O. J. Simpson led the team in rushing with 383 carries for 1,880 yards and 23 touchdowns.
Doesnt this photo say it all about Matt Grootegoed? 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. On Saturday September 20, 1969, South Carolina hosted Duke to open the 100th college football season. Charles White blended speed and power at a level no one not even O.J. The 1968 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. Do you have a sports website? Claiborne is USCs only Butkus Award winner. USC Cheer takes cheerleading to the competitive world. His dominance as a wide receiver was impossible to ignore.
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. Washington won 23-17. (); :
O.J. Or write about sports? 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. Enjoy and, of course, debate these two-deep selections for USCs all-time defense. 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. Ellis won the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year Award at USC. 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. On Saturday September 20, 1969, South Carolina hosted Duke to open the 100th college football season. "[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. 2: JACK DEL RIO, STARTING CORNERBACK NO. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. Thats one thing we learned in the process of putting this roster together. Gary Beban (16), Jimmy Gunn (56), Tim Rossovich (88), Bubba Scott (71) among pictured pic.twitter.com/zbK89OrSvT. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports. 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 All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. (); :
Charles White, O.J. Oct 21, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans nose tackle Shaun Cody (95) warms up against the Baltimore Ravens before the game at Reliant Stadium. 2: BRAD BUDDE, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. 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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. If Adoree Jackson was the embodiment of the lightning-fast modern cornerback, Joey Browner embodied the tough-as-nails cornerback in a different era of college football history. He isnt a starter because his USC career is shorter than others, but what Seau did within that career was insanely dominant. He played for the Lions and the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL and in the World Football League before it folded. 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. In their ninth year under head coach John McKay, the Trojans compiled a 911 record (60 against conference opponents), won the Pacific-8 Conference (Pac-8) championship, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 259 to 168. This was only the second time in the Rose Bowl where the #1 and #2 teams in the AP Poll played and only the third time in a bowl game: the 1963 Rose Bowl was the first and the 1964 Cotton Bowl Classic was the second. Or write about sports? 3: DAVE BROWN, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. 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 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: CLAY MATTHEWS (SR.), BACKUP OUTSIDE LINEBACKER NO. Jackson was an athletically imposing corner in an era when the value and importance of the cornerback dwarfed what it was in previous decades. Jack Kemp tossed for 1,981 yards. Woolard died in 1998. . That says it all. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images). Jan 9, 1977; Pasadena, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) and tackle Ron Yary (73) in action against the Oakland Raiders during Super Bowl XI at the Rose Bowl. 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. Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Rather .
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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. This Rose Bowl was also the beginning of a celebration of a century of college football. 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.
Offense. 3: BRUCE MATTHEWS, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. The dynamism of Woods as a playmaker was substantial and unforgettable. you have custom access mac external hard drive. Jim Jones led the team in passing, completing 88 of 210 passes for 1,230 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Southern California Trojans defensive back Ronnie Lott (42) in action against the Michigan Wolverines during the 1979 Rose Bowl. 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). @RollTideWire and @VolsWire join #USC in an exclusive club for both football and hoops in this college sports cycle. Three of them have to be left off the list. 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. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine.
Players: 518 pro players. Big catches in big games. Cleveland Browns linebacker Chip Banks (56) in action against the Detroit Lions at Cleveland Stadium. Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports. The University of Southern California Trojans defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 38-17.
2: WILLIE McGINEST, STARTING INSIDE LINEBACKER NO. 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. Or write about sports? pic.twitter.com/q22kyYIxbJ, Gaelic Gridiron (@gaelicgridiron) February 10, 2020. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of Southern California Trojans Was there anything Willie McGinest did at a less-than-fully-excellent level? Eight Trojans were selected in the 1969 NFL/AFL draft, held in late January. 1: DWAYNE JARRETT, STARTING WIDE RECEIVER NO. RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy). 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. Find out more. Skip To Main Content . 5: ROY FOSTER. Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning.
[14] Richard Nixon called the Rose Bowl Game, "the prize game of all bowl games. Sam Dickerson led the team in receiving with 24 catches for 473 yards and six touchdowns. 1: MATT GROOTEGOED, BACKUP OUTSIDE LINEBACKER NO. Matt Leinart had a whole career. The USC Trojans won 24-16. He was a man among boys in the 1996 Rose Bowl, as shown above. Mike Powell /Allsport. Oct 19, 1969; Boston, MA, USA; FILE PHOTO: Boston Patriots linebacker Marty Schottenheimer (54) is hit by San Diego Chargers tackle Ron Mix (74) at Harvard Stadium. You can get beat quicker there than anywhere else. Do you have a sports website? 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. and Garrison Madden (R-Fr.). Simpson in action against Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium. . . Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports. [8] The Bowl Championship Series was created later to make at least one matchup of the top two teams in the nation. USC Trojans linebacker Richard Wood during the 1973 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. That has zero to do with evaluating him as a college football player. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports. Long Photography-USA TODAY Sports. Oct 14, 1967; South Bend, IN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Southern California Trojans running back O.J. For three straight seasons, USC could count on one man to lead one of the greatest offenses the Trojans have ever had. That is the limitation of this roster. The 1969 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1969 college football season. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. Top AV: Bruce Matthews (138) Colleges Index. The sequel was the "Wild Bunch II" on Pete Carroll's early-2000s USC D-line. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images). Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Roster includes most starters and key reserves.
USC had five turnovers, including two by Simpson. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. USC won the game 42-3. 30 Aug 1998: Linebacker Chris Claiborne #55 of the University of Southern California Trojans looks on during the Pigskin Classic game against the Purdue University Boilermakers at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Here vs. UCLA. 1970--Pat Haden (La Puente Bishop Amat) qb. But their legacy is more than victories and a championship. 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. The team was ranked #2 in . Drafted: 537 players. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. When producing a historical football roster at Trojans Wire, certain details emerge. Later in the drive, Fred Zeigler caught his 100th pass in his career, a 24-yard pass from Suggs. USC won 41-21. Find out more. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. at. #USC re-enters the conversation for an elite cornerback. Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK. then went on to become an All-Pac-12 offensive lineman at USC . A centerpiece of the offensive line on what is USCs greatest team of all time? Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Sam Keller (9) is forced to hurry his throw by USC Trojans defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (49) in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Welcome Home. Oct 19, 1969; Boston, MA, USA; FILE PHOTO: Boston Patriots linebacker Marty Schottenheimer (54) is hit by San Diego Chargers tackle Ron Mix (74) at Harvard Stadium. Picking the backups for the offensive line was hard, because that was a choice between the No. The Raiders defeated the Vikings 32-14 giving the Raiders their first Super Bowl Championship. Ron Mix was a pioneer in strength training, and how football players evolved in taking care of their bodies. Football season may still be a few months away, but it's not too early to take a look back at Julie Henderson's steamy, college-football shoot from 2007. Buy Tickets. In the 1969 season, Terry supposedly had problems with his hamstring and still recorded 43 tackles. Simpson was a bona fide college football superstar, but Ron Yary blocking for him had something to do with that. 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. The Packers defeated the Chiefs 35-10. Long Photography-USA TODAY Sports. The complete USC bubble guide for the first weekend of March, Lincoln Riley needs to give Gary Patterson a phone call, Picking the 2023 Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament, Pac-12 and ACC conference realignment chessboard: The roadmap for every school, 5 keys for USC's Pac-12 regular season finale vs Arizona State, Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament: Day 2 results (quarterfinals), Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Trojans defeated the Irish 34-31. Strictly in college, no USC running back was harder to bring down or was more of a freight train than Charles White. Sam Baker is undoubtedly one of the greatest offensive linemen USC has ever produced, but gosh, the 10 linemen picked in front of him had even better credentials in our eyes. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports. Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Actor Will Ferrell (L) and Ryan Kalil #67 of the USC Trojans celebrate a 23-9 win over the California Golden Bears during the game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 18, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. He retired as the winningest high school football coach in the nation in 1969. USC won 44-13. USC defeated Northwestern 41-32. The 1969 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 1969 NCAA University Division football season. 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. USC defeated Purdue. We couldnt pick everyone with only two spots on the depth chart. Dec 2, 1972; Los Angeles, CA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Southern California Trojans running back Sam Cunningham (39) leaps over the pile against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The quarterback who launched a dynasty. . The sequel was the Wild Bunch II on Pete Carrolls early-2000s USC D-line. Manny Rubio-USA TODAY NETWORK. Los Angeles, Calif. L, 12-14. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images). 1: CHIP BANKS, STARTING INSIDE LINEBACKER NO.