1969 usc football roster

1: ADOREE JACKSON. Quite simply, Leonard Williams was a monster for the Trojans. Strictly in college, no USC running back was harder to bring down or was more of a freight train than Charles White. 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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 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. USC won 24-7 and will advance to the Rose Bowl.Photo By Jeff Lewis-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2007 Jeff Lewis. The SC defense held Duke star QB Leo Hart to just five completions in 12 attempts for 28 yards. 1: TONY BOSELLI, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. 3: BRUCE MATTHEWS, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. 1: RICHARD WOOD, STARTING INSIDE LINEBACKER NO. Ron Mix was a pioneer in strength training, and how football players evolved in taking care of their bodies. Woolard died in 1998. . 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. Cleveland Browns linebacker Chip Banks (56) in action against the Detroit Lions at Cleveland Stadium. Craig picked up a first down on the play. Guess what? Read more about our data coverage. [2] Contents 1 Schedule 2 Game summaries 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. He was not nearly as gifted as Junior, but he too was an All-America, a missile seeking contact and reveling in it. . When producing a historical football roster at Trojans Wire, certain details emerge. 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. 5: ROY FOSTER. Twitter Football: Instagram Football: Tickets Football: Schedule Football: Roster Football: News Golf (M) Golf (M): . Charles White blended speed and power at a level no one not even O.J. If you have a two-deep to fill out, that means only two of USCs many Heisman-winning running backs can make the cut. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Buckeyes throttled #4 Michigan 5014 to complete the regular season,[9][10] and were favored in the Rose Bowl by 3points.[1][2]. 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 Buffalo managed just 230 points, worst in the league, while the shaky defensive squad gave up 359. Boselli is one example. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Kalils utter dependability at center was impossible to overlook. 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. 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. They also had Roy Foster blocking for them. Courtesy of USC Athletics. Record: 10-1 (1st of 118) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Rose Bowl 14-3 versus Indiana. 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. [1] The team was ranked #3 in the final AP Poll and #4 in the final Coaches Poll. Buy Tickets. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. USC defeated Northwestern 41-32. That is the limitation of this roster. 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. Simpson in action against Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 297 carries for 1,357 yards and nine touchdowns. Tyron Smith has been a player whose excellence at one of modern footballs most important and demanding positions is regularly assumed. The Packers defeated the Chiefs 35-10. For three straight seasons, USC could count on one man to lead one of the greatest offenses the Trojans have ever had. @RollTideWire and @VolsWire join #USC in an exclusive club for both football and hoops in this college sports cycle. Or write about sports? Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 297 carries for 1,357 yards and nine touchdowns. 1: CHIP BANKS, STARTING INSIDE LINEBACKER NO. Cody was a transformative, equation-changing presence for USC. A centerpiece of the offensive line on what is USCs greatest team of all time? Later during the 1969 season, many teams wore uniform patches or helmet stickers with "100" to signify the centennial. White deserves the honor. One of the anchors of the Wild Bunch II defensive line in the Pete Carroll years. 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. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma). Polamalu comes as close as anyone to the Ronnie Lott standard at safety. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images). https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/lists/usc-football-all-time-roster-defensive-starters-and-backups/, BACKUP INTERIOR LINEMAN NO. Bregel is a two-time consensus All-American. 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. Record: 10-0-1 (5th of 122) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Rose Bowl 10-3 versus Michigan, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. Do you have a sports website? SR. . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The sequel was the Wild Bunch II on Pete Carrolls early-2000s USC D-line. [1] The team was ranked third in the final AP . 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. Sam Dickerson led the team in receiving with 24 catches for 473 yards and six touchdowns. He isnt a starter because his USC career is shorter than others, but what Seau did within that career was insanely dominant. USC won 49-31. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. 3: DAVE BROWN, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 297 carries for 1,357 yards and nine touchdowns. (); : His contributions to USC and offensive line play are significant and unique. It was the first of three with the national championship on the line for both schools. Three of them have to be left off the list. 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. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images). The Trojans defeated the Irish 34-31. (); : pic.twitter.com/q22kyYIxbJ, Gaelic Gridiron (@gaelicgridiron) February 10, 2020. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images). Big presence. That has zero to do with evaluating him as a college football player. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. @LonghornsWire notes that Gary Patterson is stepping down from his role on Sark's Texas staff. All rights reserved. USC. Doesnt this photo say it all about Matt Grootegoed? #USC re-enters the conversation for an elite cornerback. One is that a lot of all-time historical rankings and evaluations do not have the positional precision of modern football. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images). The team was ranked #2 in . Carriers consistency, married with his centrality in leading USC to three straight Rose Bowls in the late 1980s, counts for a lot. 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 Hill (95) in front of offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva (78) and offensive tackle Zach Banner (72) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. That carries weight and lands him on the roster. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images). [13] They were captained by Heisman Trophy winner O. J. Simpson; it was the third of four consecutive Rose Bowl appearances forUSC. Washington won 23-17. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. #USC picture of the day: Lombardi Award winner Brad Budde leads the way for fullback/Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Allen and tailback/Heisman Trophy winner Charles White pic.twitter.com/lLuHyF4G67, InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) February 13, 2019. 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. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. PAC-12. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports. Sam Dickerson led the team in receiving with 24 catches for 473 yards and six touchdowns. Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The 1969 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1969 college football season. #USC re-enters the conversation for an elite cornerback. 2: KEYSHAWN JOHNSON. 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 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. Drafted: 537 players. It was the first of four Rose Bowl matchups between the head coaches; Woody Hayes of Ohio State and USC's John McKay. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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 (PDF copy available at. Thats the tweet. [14] First Lady Pat Nixon was a graduate of USC, but President Nixon spent time on both sidelines. 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. Jimmy Gunn is second from left as part of USCs 1969 Wild Bunch defensive line. Ryan recorded 20 sacks and 28 tackles for loss in a historically dominant 1989 season. Find out more. Or write about sports? Long Photography-USA TODAY Sports. Elmer "Gloomy Gus" Henderson: 1919-1924, 45-7-0. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 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. 1971--John Sciarra (La Puente Bishop Amat) qb. Find out more. Here vs. UCLA. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Is he a disgraced man and a pariah? 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. Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. One has to be extraordinarily excellent to attain that level of status. We couldnt pick everyone with only two spots on the depth chart. 4: TYRON SMITH, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. Oct 14 (Sat) TBD. (PDF copy available at, Ohio State University football media guide. 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. The season marks the team's last season as members . Pound sign (#) denotes national championship game. USC Trojans Roster. The fact that USC had Heisman running backs in 1979 and 1981 is no accident. The official depth chart of the 2022 USC Trojans Football team. Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports. His dominance makes it easy to give him a starting role. Welcome Home. NAME; WR: 2: (); : Jan 16, 1983; Irving, TX. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Long Photography-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Do you have a blog? In past decades and eras, the differentiation between MIKE and WILL linebacker did not exist. O.J. Simpson, Mike Garrett, Reggie Bush, and Marcus Allen have all won the Heisman as a USC running back. 2: BRAD BUDDE, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. 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. He played for the Lions and the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL and in the World Football League before it folded. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport. They'll be joined by highly touted true freshman Tackett Curtis.. News Ticker. On Saturday September 20, 1969, South Carolina hosted Duke to open the 100th college football season. Charles White, O.J. 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. Roy Foster and the 1982 Miami Dolphins Super Bowl offensive line. O. J. Simpson led the team in rushing with 383 carries for 1,880 yards and 23 touchdowns. The USC Trojans won 45-28. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of Southern California Trojans 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. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images). Amari Cooper was sent off to Cleveland, with a hot mess at the quarterback position. His central role on the great 1972 Trojans added to an already-immense legacy. Holloman finished with 125 yards rushing, QB Suggs had 105 rushing yards, and went 10-16 passing for 107 yards. at. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports. 2023 University of Southern California Athletics, United Airlines Field at L.A. Memorial Coliseum, Allyson Felix Field at Loker Track Stadium & Colich Center. It's history that USC went undefeated against ACC opponents in football and in regular-season basketball that 1969-70 season. #USC needs to call him. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports. Big body. https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/lists/usc-football-all-time-roster-offensive-starters-and-backups/, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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 Cheer takes cheerleading to the competitive world. Picking the backups for the offensive line was hard, because that was a choice between the No. The quarterback who launched a dynasty. 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. Oct 14, 1967; South Bend, IN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Southern California Trojans running back O.J. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. USC won 41-21. 2: JACK DEL RIO, STARTING CORNERBACK NO. 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). He revolutionized how to play his position and was ahead of his time. Los Angeles, Calif. L, 12-14. Jim Lawrence led the team in receiving with 26 catches for 386 yards and two touchdowns. Players' Pro Stats. Thats one thing we learned in the process of putting this roster together. The 1968 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. We didnt enjoy leaving some great Trojans off this roster, but we had to. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 1: RYAN KALIL, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. After his eligibility was used up, Terry was drafted in the 6th round by the Detroit Lions. All rights reserved. 2: CHRIS CLAIBORNE, STARTING OUTSIDE LINEBACKER NO. USC Trojans linebacker Richard Wood during the 1973 season. OFFENSE. ); : 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). 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. 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 Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. 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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. . A lot of historical rankings merely presented outside linebackers and inside linebackers.

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