Doesnt this photo say it all about Matt Grootegoed? 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. Carriers consistency, married with his centrality in leading USC to three straight Rose Bowls in the late 1980s, counts for a lot. All he did this year in 17 games was catch 78 passes for 1,160 yards and nine TDs, By comparison, Michael Gallup. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 2: JACK DEL RIO, STARTING CORNERBACK NO. The official depth chart of the 2022 USC Trojans Football team. NAME; WR: 2: 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. 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. Polamalu comes as close as anyone to the Ronnie Lott standard at safety. 5: ROY FOSTER. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The Raiders defeated the Vikings 32-14 giving the Raiders their first Super Bowl Championship. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. QB. This Rose Bowl was also the beginning of a celebration of a century of college football. 1: TIM ROSSOVICH, BACKUP DEFENSIVE END NO. Eagles Derek Barnett (96) looks for a way around Dallas Tyron Smith Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field. Jackson was an athletically imposing corner in an era when the value and importance of the cornerback dwarfed what it was in previous decades. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. For this reason, our USC all-time two-deep defense does not have middle linebackers. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. No. 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. USC had five turnovers, including two by Simpson. Jan 16, 1983; Irving, TX. pic.twitter.com/q22kyYIxbJ, Gaelic Gridiron (@gaelicgridiron) February 10, 2020. . (); : 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 Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Jimmy Gunn is second from left as part of USCs 1969 Wild Bunch defensive line. Welcome Home. The Alabama game in 1970 was iconic, but that was just the start. The defending national champion Trojans finished undefeated with one tie, which occurred at the end of the regular season against ninth-ranked Notre Dame. 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. 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. Charles White and Marcus Allen are legends. Cleveland Browns linebacker Chip Banks (56) in action against the Detroit Lions at Cleveland Stadium. White deserves the honor. 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). USC won 49-31. One of the anchors of the Wild Bunch II defensive line in the Pete Carroll years. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma). : [1] The team was ranked #2 in the final Coaches Poll and #4 in the final AP Poll. USA TODAY Sports. USC won 41-21. He revolutionized how to play his position and was ahead of his time. All rights reserved. Sam Dickerson led the team in receiving with 24 catches for 473 yards and six touchdowns.[2]. Adrian Young was born in Dublin but played College Football at USC and went on to have a career with the Philadelphia Eagles! 1: TONY BOSELLI, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. Sept 29, 2007; Seattle, WA, USA; Southern California Trojans cornerback Terrell Thomas (28) is congratulated by Southern California Trojans running back Allen Bradford (21) after recovering a fumble in the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium. 2: JUNIOR SEAU, STARTING INTERIOR DEFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. News Ticker. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images). The 1969 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1969 NCAA University Division football season. [1] The team was ranked #2 in the final Coaches Poll and #4 in the final AP Poll. 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. . Los Angeles, Calif. L, 12-14. Here vs. UCLA. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of Southern California Trojans Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Manny Rubio-USA TODAY NETWORK. It was the first of three with the national championship on the line for both schools. Ohio State had one fumble, but managed to keep possession.[3][4][5][6]. The official depth chart of the 2022 USC Trojans Football team. Simpson, Mike Garrett, Reggie Bush, and Marcus Allen have all won the Heisman as a USC running back. 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. 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. The USC Trojans won 24-16. 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 Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 1: RICHARD WOOD, 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. 3: DAVE BROWN, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Charles White, O.J. Join our linker program. 2: KEYSHAWN JOHNSON. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. That says it all. Thats it. Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Network. CAREER: In his 4-year (2018-21) career at Washington, he had 65 receptions for 934 yards (14.4 avg) with 6 TDs, ran for 87 yards on 7 carries (12.4 avg) and had 3 tackles while appearing in 34 games (with 19 starts). 1: DWAYNE JARRETT, STARTING WIDE RECEIVER NO. They'll be joined by highly touted true freshman Tackett Curtis.. at. The USC Trojans won 45-28. Or write about sports? A fumbled reception cost Southern Cal the ball again at its own 16. 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. Duke's kicker Pugh would tie it at 20-20 with a 43-yard field goal. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Do you have a sports website? 4: TYRON SMITH, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. [2] Schedule Rankings [ edit] 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. On Saturday September 20, 1969, South Carolina hosted Duke to open the 100th college football season. Name POS HT WT Class Birthplace; Mo Hasan 15. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Find out more. USC. - Aldrich was a grad transfer from USC Upstate who arrived in the Queen City following a four-year career in Spartanburg in which he made 117 appearances and 94 starts. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images). 3: BRUCE MATTHEWS, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. Boselli is one example. 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. 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. Record: 10-0-1 (5th of 122) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Rose Bowl 10-3 versus Michigan. . Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. One has to be extraordinarily excellent to attain that level of status. USC NFL/AFL Players. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. USC won the game 42-3. All rights reserved. USC defeated Northwestern 41-32. If you have a two-deep to fill out, that means only two of USCs many Heisman-winning running backs can make the cut. 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 Muir opened the drive with a 10 yard run, Muir then caught a Suggs pass for 16 more yards. Ron Mix was a pioneer in strength training, and how football players evolved in taking care of their bodies. 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. 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. Oct 14 (Sat) TBD. 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 Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. South Carolina was invited to the Peach Bowl, where they were defeated by West Virginia. An area of concern for the Gamecocks however was the unproven offensive line. ); : ", 1969 South Carolina Gamecocks football team, 1969 NCAA University Division football season, 1969 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings, "1969 Atlantic Coast Conference Year Summary", "Tennessee earns win over South Carolina", "USC Gamecocks Defeat Clemson's Tigers, 27-13", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1969_South_Carolina_Gamecocks_football_team&oldid=1131413862, This page was last edited on 4 January 2023, at 01:42. Jan 1, 2004; Pasadena, CA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Southern California Trojans quarterback Matt Leinart (11) in action against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2004 Rose Bowl at the Rose Bowl. Steve Sogge led the team in passing, completing 122 of 207 passes for 1,454 yards with nine touchdowns and nine interceptions. Holt is widely viewed as the best running fullback in USC history. @LonghornsWire notes that Gary Patterson is stepping down from his role on Sark's Texas staff. Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 297 carries for 1,357 yards and nine touchdowns. He was not nearly as gifted as Junior, but he too was an All-America, a missile seeking contact and reveling in it. Later in the drive, Fred Zeigler caught his 100th pass in his career, a 24-yard pass from Suggs. Period. Join our linker program. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Drafted: 537 players. His dominance as a wide receiver was impossible to ignore. Offense. 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. He led USC to a national championship in 1967 and took the John McKay era to the next level. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. 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. Big body. Matt Leinart had a whole career. USC Gamecocks Football Spring roster update: Gamecocks transfers get their numbers at South Carolina . 1: ADOREE JACKSON. denotes games not played at Rose Bowl Stadium. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? @LonghornsWire notes that Gary Patterson is stepping down from his role on Sark's Texas staff. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports. 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. and Garrison Madden (R-Fr.). 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 blog? Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports. The fact that USC had Heisman running backs in 1979 and 1981 is no accident. 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. He would fit in the Big Ten. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports. It's most unusual for a major college team to play a game with three true sophomores in the secondary. 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. 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. 1: MARV GOUX. Picking the backups for the offensive line was hard, because that was a choice between the No. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. Dec 18, 1988; Cleveland, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Houston Oilers guard (74) Bruce Matthews and Cleveland Browns linebacker (57) Clay Matthews (brothers) leave the field after the Browns defeated the Oilers 28-23. 1971--John Sciarra (La Puente Bishop Amat) qb. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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 was a bona fide college football superstar, but Ron Yary blocking for him had something to do with that. Twitter Football: Instagram Football: Tickets Football: Schedule Football: Roster Football: News Golf (M) Golf (M): . USC defeated Purdue. Charles White blended speed and power at a level no one not even O.J. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. On Saturday September 20, 1969, South Carolina hosted Duke to open the 100th college football season. 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.
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