You can get beat quicker there than anywhere else. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports. Later during the 1969 season, many teams wore uniform patches or helmet stickers with "100" to signify the centennial. After his eligibility was used up, Terry was drafted in the 6th round by the Detroit Lions. Jan 16, 1983; Irving, TX. It's history that USC went undefeated against ACC opponents in football and in regular-season basketball that 1969-70 season. 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. No. The team played home games at Carolina Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. 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. Bregel is a two-time consensus All-American. Picking the backups for the offensive line was hard, because that was a choice between the No. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Clarence Davis led the team in rushing with 297 carries for 1,357 yards and nine touchdowns. (PDF copy available at, Ohio State University football media guide. [2] Contents 1 Schedule 2 Game summaries Three of them have to be left off the list. Yep, that earns a spot on this roster for Brown. 6' 3" 200 lbs. 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. #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. 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. The Buckeyes throttled #4 Michigan 5014 to complete the regular season,[9][10] and were favored in the Rose Bowl by 3points.[1][2]. One has to be extraordinarily excellent to attain that level of status. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Hill (95) in front of offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva (78) and offensive tackle Zach Banner (72) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 2: CHRIS CLAIBORNE, STARTING OUTSIDE LINEBACKER NO. Ryan recorded 20 sacks and 28 tackles for loss in a historically dominant 1989 season. Skip To Main Content . USCs toughest and most productive running back of all time, playing in an era without spread offenses and lower numbers of defenders in the tackle box. Or write about sports? We present them here for purely educational purposes. The following season, Ohio State was stunned in defense of their national title against Michigan, led by first-year head coach Bo Schembechler, in one of the most notable games in the rivalry. 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. 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. #USC honoring 1967 team Friday night. ALL-TIME ASSISTANT COACH NO. ", 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. 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. Place Season Ticket Deposit. 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 Rose Bowl, and outscored their opponents 261 to 128. USC doesnt win the 1967 national title without Tim Rossovich. Kalils utter dependability at center was impossible to overlook. The defending national champion Trojans finished undefeated with one tie, which occurred at the end of the regular season against ninth-ranked Notre Dame. 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. Period. The sequel was the "Wild Bunch II" on Pete Carroll's early-2000s USC D-line. For three straight seasons, USC could count on one man to lead one of the greatest offenses the Trojans have ever had. Twitter Football: Instagram Football: Tickets Football: Schedule Football: Roster Football: News Golf (M) Golf (M): . Simpson managed to do. 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. Our primary goal is to represent the University of Southern California at competitions across the country. Jimmy Gunn is second from left as part of USCs 1969 Wild Bunch defensive line. 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. He revolutionized how to play his position and was ahead of his time. Manny Rubio-USA TODAY NETWORK. Join our linker program. 2: CLAY MATTHEWS (SR.), BACKUP OUTSIDE LINEBACKER NO. Amari Cooper was sent off to Cleveland, with a hot mess at the quarterback position. 1973--Frank. (); : Find out more. 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. 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. The fact that USC had Heisman running backs in 1979 and 1981 is no accident. Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports. Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK. 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. USC defeated Northwestern 41-32. Thurman was a two-time consensus All-American in 1976 and 1977. denotes games not played at Rose Bowl Stadium. Top AV: Bruce Matthews (138) Colleges Index. USC won 41-21. 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. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy). 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). The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of Southern California Trojans He played for the Lions and the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL and in the World Football League before it folded. Here vs. UCLA. His contributions to USC and offensive line play are significant and unique. Holt is widely viewed as the best running fullback in USC history. [2] Simpson won both the Heisman Trophy and the Walter Camp Award. Gary Beban (16), Jimmy Gunn (56), Tim Rossovich (88), Bubba Scott (71) among pictured pic.twitter.com/zbK89OrSvT. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images). 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. A fumbled reception cost Southern Cal the ball again at its own 16. Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports. SR. . 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. Drafted: 537 players. Find out more. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. It was the first of four Rose Bowl matchups between the head coaches; Woody Hayes of Ohio State and USC's John McKay. Purdue and Washington face off in the Rose Bowl on Monday. [1] The team was ranked #2 in the final Coaches Poll and #4 in the final AP Poll. Offense. He flew around the ball and was a classic Pete Carroll defensive wrecking ball. When producing a historical football roster at Trojans Wire, certain details emerge. 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. 2: RON YARY, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. Big catches in big games. South Carolina was invited to the Peach Bowl, where they were defeated by West Virginia. That says it all. 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. 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. (); : Oct 14 (Sat) TBD. All rights reserved. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Players' Pro Stats. He led USC to a national championship in 1967 and took the John McKay era to the next level. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. All he did this year in 17 games was catch 78 passes for 1,160 yards and nine TDs, By comparison, Michael Gallup. 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. 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. 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. Read more about our data coverage. @LonghornsWire notes that Gary Patterson is stepping down from his role on Sark's Texas staff. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? A centerpiece of the offensive line on what is USCs greatest team of all time? Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports. 2: JUNIOR SEAU, STARTING INTERIOR DEFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. Enjoy and, of course, debate these two-deep selections for USCs all-time defense. They play their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.. The official depth chart of the 2022 USC Trojans Football team. 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. 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. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma). 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. 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. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Later in the drive, Fred Zeigler caught his 100th pass in his career, a 24-yard pass from Suggs. LOS ANGELES OCTOBER 19: Kenechi Udeze #94 of the USC Trojans rushes the quarterback during the Pac-10 Conference football game against the Washington Huskies at the Los Angeles Coliseum on October 19, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports. His dominance as a wide receiver was impossible to ignore. [1] The team was ranked #3 in the final AP Poll and #4 in the final Coaches Poll. When we think about USCs loaded offense in the Pete Carroll years, dont forget about Fred Davis. Find out more. Los Angeles, Calif. United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. But their legacy is more than victories and a championship. Roy Foster and the 1982 Miami Dolphins Super Bowl offensive line. Jim Lawrence led the team in receiving with 26 catches for 386 yards and two touchdowns. Southern California Trojans defensive back Ronnie Lott (42) in action against the Michigan Wolverines during the 1979 Rose Bowl. 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. Trojan Family Weekend. Do you have a sports website? 1969--James McAlister (Pasadena Blair) rb. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. That is the limitation of this roster. . 1970--Pat Haden (La Puente Bishop Amat) qb. Jim Jones led the team in passing, completing 88 of 210 passes for 1,230 yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. 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. USC won 24-7 and will advance to the Rose Bowl.Photo By Jeff Lewis-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2007 Jeff Lewis. Its true that a 1960s linebacker didnt have the pass coverage responsibilities of modern linebackers, but linebackers from that era had to be tough, and no one was tougher than Adrian Young in his time. The 1969 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1969 college football season. Dave Brown was a starter on the 1972 USC offensive line. 1: TONY BOSELLI, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. 1: MATT GROOTEGOED, BACKUP OUTSIDE LINEBACKER NO. Do you have a sports website? Ellis won the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year Award at USC. 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. [3][4][5][6] Sophomore quarterback Rex Kern of Ohio State was the Player of the Game.[7]. 2: BRAD BUDDE, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. USC Trojans Roster. Join our linker program. Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Network. 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. In the 1969 season, Terry supposedly had problems with his hamstring and still recorded 43 tackles. 1: ADRIAN YOUNG, BACKUP INSIDE LINEBACKER NO. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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. OFFENSE. 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. USA TODAY Sports. Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports. USC won 49-31. 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. Simpson, besides having a fumble and interception, also underestimated the speed of Jack Tatum, the Ohio State cornerback. Please check your email for a confirmation. Muir opened the drive with a 10 yard run, Muir then caught a Suggs pass for 16 more yards. Even among the boys at USC, Scott Ross was a wild one. For this reason, our USC all-time two-deep defense does not have middle linebackers. 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. Lets put it this way: Carson Palmer had a season in 2002. Cody was a transformative, equation-changing presence for USC. 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. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images). 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. Check out our other College Wire all-time lineups: BACKUP WIDE RECEIVER NO. Tyron Smith has been a player whose excellence at one of modern footballs most important and demanding positions is regularly assumed. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images). The 1968 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) in the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. 1: RYAN KALIL, BACKUP OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. The greatest running back at a school known for producing great running backs? 4: TYRON SMITH, STARTING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NO. 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). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. [1] The team was ranked #2 in the final Coaches Poll and #4 in the final AP Poll. and Garrison Madden (R-Fr.). The USC Trojans won 24-16. 1: MARV GOUX. USC FOOTBALL DEPTH CHART *Updated Dec. 26, 2022. # denotes national championship game; denotes College Football Playoff semifinal game. USC defeated Purdue. 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 2: LEONARD WILLIAMS, STARTING DEFENSIVE END NO. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports. That has zero to do with evaluating him as a college football player. 2: KEYSHAWN JOHNSON. USC won the game 42-3. 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). Or write about sports? See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 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. The USC Trojans won 45-28. Courtesy of USC Athletics If members of Wild Bunch II get membership on USC's all-time two-deep depth chart, we. Dec 11, 1977; Foxboro, MA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New England Patriots running back Sam Cunningham (39) in action against the Miami Dolphins at Foxboro Stadium. 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 [1] The team was ranked third in the final AP Poll and fourth in the final Coaches Poll. Please check your email for a confirmation. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He isnt a starter because his USC career is shorter than others, but what Seau did within that career was insanely dominant. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. We simply provided more spots on our roster for outside and inside linebackers. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. @RollTideWire and @VolsWire join #USC in an exclusive club for both football and hoops in this college sports cycle. It was the 12th time overall that the #1 and #2 team faced each other since the inception of the AP Poll in 1936. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Ohio State had one fumble, but managed to keep possession.[3][4][5][6]. Buy Tickets. Or write about sports? The Eagles defeated the Cowboys 17-9. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images). #USC re-enters the conversation for an elite cornerback. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. We also had to make very tough choices on the offensive line. Holloman finished with 125 yards rushing, QB Suggs had 105 rushing yards, and went 10-16 passing for 107 yards. 5: RON MIX, STARTING WIDE RECEIVER NO. 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 Oct 7 (Sat) TBD. PAC-12. Polamalu comes as close as anyone to the Ronnie Lott standard at safety. That carries weight and lands him on the roster. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images). 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. Oct 14, 1967; South Bend, IN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Southern California Trojans running back O.J. They'll be joined by highly touted true freshman Tackett Curtis.. His cutback touchdown run against UCLA in 1967 is the most famous run in USC football history. [14] First Lady Pat Nixon was a graduate of USC, but President Nixon spent time on both sidelines. 2: SEDRICK ELLIS, BACKUP DEFENSIVE END NO. Matt Leinart had a whole career. The sequel was the Wild Bunch II on Pete Carrolls early-2000s USC D-line.