His dominance makes it easy to give him a starting role. Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports. Football Roster Schedule News Stats Additional Links. Thats it. Welcome Home. Sep 28, 1986; Cleveland, OH. @RollTideWire and @VolsWire join #USC in an exclusive club for both football and hoops in this college sports cycle. . The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 3: DAVE BROWN, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. 2: CHRIS CLAIBORNE, STARTING OUTSIDE LINEBACKER NO. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports. 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. In past decades and eras, the differentiation between MIKE and WILL linebacker did not exist. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He was not nearly as gifted as Junior, but he too was an All-America, a missile seeking contact and reveling in it. (); : Three of them have to be left off the list. #USC re-enters the conversation for an elite cornerback. All rights reserved. No. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Oct 14 (Sat) TBD. Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 297 carries for 1,357 yards and nine touchdowns. Charles White blended speed and power at a level no one not even O.J. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. you have custom access mac external hard drive. The Alabama game in 1970 was iconic, but that was just the start. 6' 3" 200 lbs. He played for the Lions and the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL and in the World Football League before it folded. 2: JACK DEL RIO, STARTING CORNERBACK NO. 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. 4: JEFF BREGEL, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. Roy Foster and the 1982 Miami Dolphins Super Bowl offensive line. Big body. 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. [3][4][5][6] Sophomore quarterback Rex Kern of Ohio State was the Player of the Game.[7]. 2: JUNIOR SEAU, STARTING INTERIOR DEFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. 1: ADOREE JACKSON. An area of concern for the Gamecocks however was the unproven offensive line. 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. Holloman finished with 125 yards rushing, QB Suggs had 105 rushing yards, and went 10-16 passing for 107 yards. 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. 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). Tyron Smith has been a player whose excellence at one of modern footballs most important and demanding positions is regularly assumed. 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. Name POS HT WT Class Birthplace; Mo Hasan 15. 2: KEYSHAWN JOHNSON. The Raiders defeated the Vikings 32-14 giving the Raiders their first Super Bowl Championship. @LonghornsWire notes that Gary Patterson is stepping down from his role on Sark's Texas staff. [1] The team was ranked third in the final AP . Read more about our data coverage. #USC re-enters the conversation for an elite cornerback. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports. We simply provided more spots on our roster for outside and inside linebackers. https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/lists/usc-football-all-time-roster-offensive-starters-and-backups/, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. USC defeated Northwestern 41-32. He flew around the ball and was a classic Pete Carroll defensive wrecking ball. He was a man among boys in the 1996 Rose Bowl, as shown above. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. USC FOOTBALL DEPTH CHART *Updated Dec. 26, 2022. 5: ROY FOSTER. Record: 10-1 (1st of 118) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Rose Bowl 14-3 versus Indiana. His central role on the great 1972 Trojans added to an already-immense legacy. This Rose Bowl was also the beginning of a celebration of a century of college football. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma). Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. The 1969 UCLA Bruins football team represented the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as a member of the Pacific-8 Conference during the 1969 NCAA University Division football season. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Although the Bengals led the game in first downs, total yards and touchdowns, San Francisco won 26-21. Amari Cooper was sent off to Cleveland, with a hot mess at the quarterback position. Charles White, O.J. @LonghornsWire notes that Gary Patterson is stepping down from his role on Sark's Texas staff. 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. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Purdue and Washington face off in the Rose Bowl on Monday. Join our linker program. USC Gamecocks Football Spring roster update: Gamecocks transfers get their numbers at South Carolina . The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images). 2: CLAY MATTHEWS (SR.), BACKUP OUTSIDE LINEBACKER NO. Craig picked up a first down on the play. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. Led by fourth-year head coach Paul Dietzel, the Gamecocks compiled an overall record of 74 with a mark of 60 in conference play, winning the ACC title, which remains their only conference championship in program history. An area of concern for the Gamecocks however was the unproven offensive line. 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. The sequel was the Wild Bunch II on Pete Carrolls early-2000s USC D-line. 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. 4: TYRON SMITH, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. USC NFL/AFL Players. This happened on a swing pass that should have been a touchdown, and then on the same series when Simpson overthrew a touchdown pass to Ted DeKraai. 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. 3: BRUCE MATTHEWS, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. Oct 15, 2005; South Bend, IN, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver #8 Dwayne Jarrett beats Notre Dame Fighting Irish defender #22 Ambrose Wooden for a long gain to help set up the winning score at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend. Carriers consistency, married with his centrality in leading USC to three straight Rose Bowls in the late 1980s, counts for a lot. An incident report provided by USC showed campus police responded to a "housing complaint . a client with hepatitis b who does not appear ill is said to be. 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. 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. 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. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Boselli is one example. https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/lists/usc-football-all-time-roster-defensive-starters-and-backups/, BACKUP INTERIOR LINEMAN NO. Later during the 1969 season, many teams wore uniform patches or helmet stickers with "100" to signify the centennial. Thomas made so many important plays for accomplished USC teams in an era when the passing game was much more central in college football (compared to the 1960s and 1970s). Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is tackled by Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree Jackson (25) during their football game Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. USC, as a football program, has had iconic safeties, not necessarily iconic cornerbacks. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Enjoy and debate our selections in this special historical series at Trojans Wire. The Trojans defeated the Irish 34-31. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 297 carries for 1,357 yards and nine touchdowns. Please check your email for a confirmation. Sam Dickerson led the team in receiving with 24 catches for 473 yards and six touchdowns.[2]. (PDF copy available at. Long Photography-USA TODAY Sports. The 1969 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 1969 NCAA University Division football season. Time Magazine, January 10, 1969, 1968 NCAA University Division football season, "Young Buckeyes slight favorites over Trojans", "Hayes: 'Greatest bowl victory'; SC falls, 27-16", "Ohio State quiets skeptics, proves No. [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. #USC needs to call him. 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. News Ticker. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images). Even among the boys at USC, Scott Ross was a wild one. Thats why he gets the starting nod. Picking the backups for the offensive line was hard, because that was a choice between the No. They also had Roy Foster blocking for them. On Saturday September 20, 1969, South Carolina hosted Duke to open the 100th college football season. It was common to see him. (); : Yes. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports. Find out more. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. His contributions to USC and offensive line play are significant and unique. Buy Tickets. Thurman was a two-time consensus All-American in 1976 and 1977. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images). Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images). It's most unusual for a major college team to play a game with three true sophomores in the secondary. Find out more. Matt Leinart had a whole career. 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. Thats the tweet. He then led USC into a 1-versus-2 battle for the national title against Ohio State in the 1968 season. 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. Simpson in action against Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium. He led USC to a national championship in 1967 and took the John McKay era to the next level. 1972--Wally Henry (San Diego Lincoln) rb. 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. 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 He revolutionized how to play his position and was ahead of his time. Score By Period; Team Period F; Winner: Away Team Final Score: Winner: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports. Or write about sports? Do you have a sports website? 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 . Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Elmer "Gloomy Gus" Henderson: 1919-1924, 45-7-0. 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. Simpson, besides having a fumble and interception, also underestimated the speed of Jack Tatum, the Ohio State cornerback. The official 1969 Football schedule for the UCLA Bruins. ALL-TIME ASSISTANT COACH NO. Jimmy Gunn is second from left as part of USCs 1969 Wild Bunch defensive line. With just under 11 minutes to play, Dietzel gambled on 4th and two, Gamecock QB Tommy Suggs faked a handoff and ran a 48 yard touchdown, darting through the right tackle without a single Duke player touching him giving SC a 20-17 lead. We didnt enjoy leaving some great Trojans off this roster, but we had to. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Holt is widely viewed as the best running fullback in USC history. Steve Sogge led the team in passing, completing 122 of 207 passes for 1,454 yards with nine touchdowns and nine interceptions. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Was there anything Willie McGinest did at a less-than-fully-excellent level? Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports. Buffalo managed just 230 points, worst in the league, while the shaky defensive squad gave up 359. 1970--Pat Haden (La Puente Bishop Amat) qb. Oct 7 (Sat) TBD. Simpson, Mike Garrett, Reggie Bush, and Marcus Allen have all won the Heisman as a USC running back. Do you have a sports website? 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. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. USC won 49-31. . (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images). 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. It's history that USC went undefeated against ACC opponents in football and in regular-season basketball that 1969-70 season. 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. USC won 24-7 and will advance to the Rose Bowl.Photo By Jeff Lewis-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2007 Jeff Lewis. 1969--James McAlister (Pasadena Blair) rb. Do you have a blog? 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. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [2] Simpson won both the Heisman Trophy and the Walter Camp Award. 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. Overwhelming and unforgettable. MIAMI JANUARY 2: Quarterback Carson Palmer #3 of USC throws to Alex Holmes #81 against Iowa during the FedEx Orange Bowl at Pro Player Stadium on January 2, 2003 in Miami, Florida. . 1: TONY BOSELLI, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. 1969 USC Trojans Roster 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 Points/G: 23.7 (42nd of 122) Points Against: 128 More Team Info USC School History 1969 USC Statistics Schedule & Results Roster Sam Dickerson led the team in receiving with 24 catches for 473 yards and six touchdowns. 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. Alabama /Arkansas /Auburn /Clemson / Colorado / Florida /Georgia /Iowa /LSU /Michigan /Michigan State /Nebraska /North Carolina /Notre Dame /Ohio State /Oklahoma /Oregon /Penn State /Rutgers /Tennessee /Texas /Texas A&M / Wisconsin, Dec 1, 2007: Los Angeles, California, USA: Southern California Trojans tight end (83) Fred Davis runs onto the field after being introduced before the start of the game against the UCLA Bruins at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The 1969 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1969 college football season. The Tipoff Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Program Dec 6 1969 USC Vs Colorado $14.99 0 bids $5.00 shipping 3d 15h or Best Offer Vintage 3.5" Jumbo USC 1975 Rose Bowl & 1978 National Champions Buttons Pins Lot $19.99 $6.10 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED 2008 usc rose bowl signed football $150.00 Free shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Udeze forced a whopping 14 fumbles in his USC career. Jack Kemp tossed for 1,981 yards. Jan 15, 1967; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs running back (32) CURTIS MC CLINTON reaches for a pass defended by Green Bay Packers defensive back (24) WILLIE WOOD during Super Bowl I in the first meeting ever of the AFL and NFL Champions at Memorial Coliseum. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). For this reason, our USC all-time two-deep defense does not have middle linebackers. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Eagles Derek Barnett (96) looks for a way around Dallas Tyron Smith Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field. We couldnt pick everyone with only two spots on the depth chart. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. 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). 2: WILLIE McGINEST, STARTING INSIDE LINEBACKER NO. "[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.