The Buckeyes throttled #4 Michigan 5014 to complete the regular season,[9][10] and were favored in the Rose Bowl by 3points.[1][2]. 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. Gary Beban (16), Jimmy Gunn (56), Tim Rossovich (88), Bubba Scott (71) among pictured pic.twitter.com/zbK89OrSvT. Big catches in big games. 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. 8 Oct 1988: Mark Carrier #7 of the USC Trojans goes up for an interception during the Trojans 42-14 victory over the Oregon Ducks at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. 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. Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The season marks the team's last season as members . Find out more. The quarterback who launched a dynasty. USA TODAY Sports. The SC defense held Duke star QB Leo Hart to just five completions in 12 attempts for 28 yards. As a team representing USC, we focus on maintaining a strong work ethic, sense of dedication, and the traditions of our university in an environment that is fun and inspiring. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports. [3][4][5][6] Sophomore quarterback Rex Kern of Ohio State was the Player of the Game.[7]. Simpson, Mike Garrett, Reggie Bush, and Marcus Allen have all won the Heisman as a USC running back. That carries weight and lands him on the roster. #USC re-enters the conversation for an elite cornerback. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Did You Know?? We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. One is that a lot of all-time historical rankings and evaluations do not have the positional precision of modern football. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. and Garrison Madden (R-Fr.). 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. Three of them have to be left off the list. The team was ranked #2 in . It's history that USC went undefeated against ACC opponents in football and in regular-season basketball that 1969-70 season. When producing a historical football roster at Trojans Wire, certain details emerge. 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. Tyron Smith has been a player whose excellence at one of modern footballs most important and demanding positions is regularly assumed. Later in the drive, Fred Zeigler caught his 100th pass in his career, a 24-yard pass from Suggs. 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. 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. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images). USC won 44-13. Courtesy of USC Athletics. 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. Matt Leinart had a whole career. Check out our other College Wire all-time lineups: BACKUP WIDE RECEIVER NO. Big presence. Or write about sports? Duke's kicker Pugh would tie it at 20-20 with a 43-yard field goal. [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. 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. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Charles White blended speed and power at a level no one not even O.J. Enjoy and debate our selections in this special historical series at Trojans Wire. # denotes national championship game; denotes College Football Playoff semifinal game. Overwhelming and unforgettable. 1 rating by beating Trojans, 27-16", 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship, 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1969_Rose_Bowl&oldid=1135360721, January 1969 sports events in the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, OSU - Ray Gillian 16 pass from Kern (Roman kick),10:05, USC - Sam Dickerson 19 pass from Steve Sogge (Sogge pass failed), 0:45, University of Southern California football media guide. 1: ADOREE JACKSON. Was there anything Willie McGinest did at a less-than-fully-excellent level? Charles White and Marcus Allen are legends. USC Trojans linebacker Richard Wood during the 1973 season. It was the first of four Rose Bowl matchups between the head coaches; Woody Hayes of Ohio State and USC's John McKay. 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. Doesnt this photo say it all about Matt Grootegoed? After losing this Rose Bowl, the Pac-8/10 dominated the series for the next two decades, winning the next four Rose Bowls, ten of the next eleven, and sixteen of the next eighteen. Jim Jones led the team in passing, completing 88 of 210 passes for 1,230 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Steve Sogge led the team in passing, completing 122 of 207 passes for 1,454 yards with nine touchdowns and nine interceptions. Place Season Ticket Deposit. The Trojans defeated the Wolverines 28-14. If you have a two-deep to fill out, that means only two of USCs many Heisman-winning running backs can make the cut. 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. 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. They also had Roy Foster blocking for them. 1: RYAN KALIL, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. 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. Even among the boys at USC, Scott Ross was a wild one. Kalils utter dependability at center was impossible to overlook. denotes games not played at Rose Bowl Stadium. That says it all. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 1: TIM ROSSOVICH, BACKUP DEFENSIVE END NO. Pound sign (#) denotes national championship game. 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: RICHARD WOOD, STARTING INSIDE LINEBACKER NO. 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. The Alabama game in 1970 was iconic, but that was just the start. 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. Claiborne is USCs only Butkus Award winner. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. Eight Trojans were selected in the 1969 NFL/AFL draft, held in late January. 2: BRAD BUDDE, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. a client with hepatitis b who does not appear ill is said to be. 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. 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. Do you have a blog? 2: LEONARD WILLIAMS, STARTING DEFENSIVE END NO. The USC football dynasty was propelled in part by the Matthews family dynasty, very much including Clay. Yep, that earns a spot on this roster for Brown. Oct 14 (Sat) TBD. Lets put it this way: Carson Palmer had a season in 2002. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. Buy Tickets. 2: KENECHI UDEZE, BACKUP INSIDE LINEBACKER NO. Sep 28, 1986; Cleveland, OH. [14] Richard Nixon called the Rose Bowl Game, "the prize game of all bowl games. #USC needs to call him. 1: CHIP BANKS, STARTING INSIDE LINEBACKER NO. NAME; WR: 2: 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 Football Roster Schedule News Stats Additional Links. Jan 1, 1979; Pasadena, CA. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images). He revolutionized how to play his position and was ahead of his time. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [1] The team was ranked third in the final AP . 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. 1973--Frank. 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. . Mike Powell /Allsport. But their legacy is more than victories and a championship. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Winning the Lombardi Award is a significant honor which has to be recognized with all-time-team-level status. 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. 2: CHRIS CLAIBORNE, STARTING OUTSIDE LINEBACKER NO. (); : USC won 41-21. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. Jack Kemp tossed for 1,981 yards. 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. pic.twitter.com/q22kyYIxbJ, Gaelic Gridiron (@gaelicgridiron) February 10, 2020. 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We simply provided more spots on our roster for outside and inside linebackers. 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 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.