1997 usc football roster

Denson, Autry rush for 13 yards to the ND47, 1ST DOWN ND (McCutcheon, D.). Full Bio. Powlus, Ron pass intercepted by Cusano, Mark at the USC44, Cusano, Mark return 27 yards to the ND29 (Barry, Ken). 8 plays , -7 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. were even greater. The team made progress, gaining 123 yards in net rushing. The USC defense held the Cougars for most of the second half; but Washington State finally moved ahead late in the fourth quarter, when Leaf connected with a receiver for a 51-yard touchdown with 4:18 left in the game. He might not lead the list in terms of his overall stat line and percentages of made kicks, but there has never been a better clutch kicker for the Trojans. Caleb Williams (born November 18, 2001) is an American football quarterback for the USC Trojans.Williams played for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2021 before transferring to USC as a sophomore in 2022, where he won several player of the year awards, including the Heisman Trophy, after throwing for 4,075 yards with a school-record 47 total touchdowns; 37 passing and 10 rushing. R. Jay Soward returned the second half kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, spurring a USC rally. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. These are the tough decisions we had to make. In their ninth season under head coach Mike Price, the Cougars went 101 in the regular season (71 in Pac-10), won the conference championship,[1] lost to #1 Michigan in the Rose Bowl,[2][3][4] and outscored their opponents 483 to 296. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports. They play their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.. The game was framed as the Trojans opportunity to set the tone of their season: They didn't drop in the polls after a close loss to highly ranked Florida State; a win against Cougars would help them start rising in the polls; a loss would likely undo any good will left over in voters. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Denson, Autry for loss of 3 yards to the ND30 (Gibson, David). Fox, John pass incomplete to Soward, R. Jay. R. Jay Soward caught two touchdown passes of 33 and 65 yards from John Fox; LaVale Woods rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns. 1997 Washington State Cougars football team - Wikipedia Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports. Stokes, Clement rush for 4 yards to the USC30 (Cook, Rashard). The official depth chart of the 2022 USC Trojans Football team. Ron Brown - Assistant Coach. The team was coached by John Robinson, in his second stint as head coach of the Trojans, and played their home games at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Merle Norman Stadium. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports. How important was Sam Barry to the University of Southern California? On otherwise-forgettable USC teams in the early 1990s, Stonehouse stood out as a genuinely brilliant player who never fell short of the highest standards. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Denson, Autry for 6 yards to the ND29. MacKenzie ran for 104 yards in 19 carries and two touchdowns. [. Wren, Jim kickoff 58 yards to the ND7, Rossum, Allen return 18 yards to the ND25 (Steen, Jason;Moreno, Zeke). 2023 Football Roster - Arizona State University Athletics [14][15][16], UCLA took a 14-3 lead early in the second quarter, but Washington State exploded for 27 unanswered points to end the half. Simon Barnett /Allsport. [23], Running back LaVale Woods sprained his left ankle on the second possession, placing the running game back on freshman Malaefou MacKenzie and senior Delon Washington, who had been Woods had replaced for the previous game against California. He signed for a guaranteed $225,000, making him the highest-paid of the Raiders' nondrafted signees. MacKenzie, M. rush for 3 yards to the USC32, 1ST DOWN USC (Howard, Bobbie;Williams, Brad). 9 plays , 44 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. [3] The Trojans continued to have problems on special teams; kicker Adam Abrams missed a 34-yard field-goal attempt and an extra point, and allowed a blocked punt against punter Jim Wren. Finally, with only two head coaches making the cut, we obviously had to leave two iconic USC head coaches off the list. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports. [23], Running back LaVale Woods sprained his left ankle on the second possession, placing the running game back on freshman Malaefou MacKenzie and senior Delon Washington, who had been Woods had replaced for the previous game against California. [11][12], The Cougars defeated the Trojans, 2821; it was the first time the Cougars had ever defeated UCLA and USC in the same season, and the first time they had won in the Coliseum in 40 years. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Johnson, Mal. Florida State would go on to an 111 record, winning the ACC conference and ending the season ranked #3 in the AP Poll. Clemson Draft Notes. The Trojans may add to their 2023 high school recruiting class during the February signing period, which would . 2023 University of Southern California Athletics, United Airlines Field at L.A. Memorial Coliseum, Allyson Felix Field at Loker Track Stadium & Colich Center, ND - Denson, Autry 2 yd run (Sanson, Jim kick), plays, yards, TOP, USC - Washington, D. 3 yd run (Abrams, Adam kick), plays, yards, TOP, ND - Driver, Tony 1 yd run (Sanson, Jim kick), plays, yards, TOP, USC - Soward, R. Jay 8 yd pass from Fox, John (Abrams, Adam kick) plays, yards, TOP, ND - Sanson, Jim 27 yd field goal plays, yards, TOP, USC - Abrams, Adam 42 yd field goal plays, yards, TOP, USC - Abrams, Adam 37 yd field goal plays, yards, TOP. The full list of Rivals five-star players on the 2023 USC football roster. "50 Years of College Football" 2007. Powlus, Ron pass incomplete to Johnson, Mal.. Sanson, Jim field goal attempt from 27 GOOD, clock 00:37. Denson, Autry rush for 8 yards to the USC28 (Simmons, Antuan). OFFENSE. 1974. 1997 UCLA Bruins football team | American Football Database | Fandom [15] With the win the Irish beat ranked opponents on consecutive Saturdays for the first time since 1992,[16] and with the last minute win at Hawaii the next week,[17] the Irish moved to 75 and were bowl eligible. MacKenzie, M. rush for 3 yards to the ND39 (Dansby, Melvin;Howard, Bobbie). Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00, ND ball on ND35. 1997 Football Roster - University of North Carolina Athletics Total. 4; 4th QB overall drafted No. [13], Although the Cougars entered the game unranked, they would go on to have an excellent season, finishing 102, sharing the Pac-10 title and playing in the Rose Bowl for only the third time in school history. [20], The Trojans' victory ensured they would not go 0-3 for the first time since 1960. Do you have a blog? Powlus, Ron pass complete to Nelson, Raki for 5 yards to the ND23 (Gibson, David;Kelly, Brian). [16] Leaf completed 21 of 40 passes for 355 yards and three touchdowns, though he was intercepted twice by Brian Kelly. Rendon, Adam kickoff 61 yards to the ND4, Rossum, Allen return 56 yards to the USC40 (Papadakis, P.). 1998 USC Spring Football Breakdown. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. . Join our linker program. Offensive coordinator, Jim Colletto, took most of the flak for the struggles.[9]. Women's Water Polo | April 26, 2023. Do you have a sports website? He was on the 1978 national title team. Football. The 1997 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. R. Jay Soward caught two touchdown passes of 33 and 65 yards from John Fox; LaVale Woods rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns. Print; Grid; Text; Choose A Location: Go; Season. [5] The Trojans hoped to reestablish their running game, which had been anemic the previous season; however the Seminoles had allowed an average of only 59 yards rushing in 1996. 9 plays , 54 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. MacKenzie, M. rush for 9 yards to the USC44 (Bryant, Lamont). Dan Young - Assistant Coach. Simpson on the two-deep at running back. Josh Falo will try to impress the #Jets and see what he can achieve. Redshirt Junior Scottsdale, Ariz. Notre Dame Texas / USC. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon). The team's statistical leaders included Ryan Leaf with 3,968 passing yards, Michael Black with 1,181 rushing yards, and Chris Jackson with 1,005 receiving yards. . for 13 yards to the USC46, 1ST DOWN ND (McCutcheon, D.). However, the running game did not produce, totaling 25 yards with starting tailback Washington going for only 16 yards in 18 carries. Visit ESPN to view the USC Trojans team roster for the current season Do you have a sports website? [8] Neither team did very well on third-down conversions; USC was 4 of 17, Florida State went 4 of 14. David X. Southern California Trojans head coach John McKay on the sideline. Lou Gehrig, Howard Jones, Babe Ruth. [14][15] Washington State had a strong first half, leading 216 at the end of the second quarter; the Trojans only touchdown had the extra-point blocked. Record: 6-6 (52nd of 111) (Schedule & Results). The Trojans entered the season with a new quarterback, sophomore John Fox, after the graduation of veteran quarterback Brad Otten. Jackson,Jarious rush for 1 yard to the USC30, 1ST DOWN ND (Larry, Lawrence). Gators QB Anthony Richardson Goes 4th Overall in NFL Draft [12] With a last minute win over Navy the next week,[13] the Irish moved to 45 and would need to win their final three games to become bowl eligible. [3] USC entered the game ranked 112th among 112 Division I-A schools in net rushing yards. 1998 USC Trojans Roster - College Football at Sports-Reference.com [16], The Trojans played their first Pac-10 road game of the season, visiting the California Golden Bears, under first-year coach Tom Holmoe, at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California. [20], The Trojans' victory ensured they would not go 0-3 for the first time since 1960. [11][12], The Cougars defeated the Trojans, 2821; it was the first time the Cougars had ever defeated UCLA and USC in the same season, and the first time they had won in the Coliseum in 40 years. MacKenzie, M. rush for 7 yards to the ND22 (Guilbeaux,Benny;Harper, Deveron). Early in the fourth quarter, the Trojans used a halfback pass for a touchdown, then went on to make a two-point conversion to tie the score, 2121, with 12:44 remaining in the game. number of starts). Powlus, Ron pass complete to Nelson, Raki for 23 yards to the USC4, 1ST DOWN ND (Simmons, Antuan;Cook, Rashard). . The Cougars led by as many as 16 on two occasions, but clung to just a 3-point lead late in the game. Fox, John pass complete to Harris, Antoine for 13 yards to the ND37, 1ST DOWN USC (Harper, Deveron). Washington, D. rush for 3 yards to the USC32 (Bennett, Corey;Williams, Brad). The Trojans entered the game as 25-point favorites against the Rebels. The Golden Bears had defeated the Trojans the previous season, and hoped to make it a second year in a row for the first time since 1958. 5 plays , 6 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. CLEMSON NOTES: - Clemson produced six selections, marking the 15th time Clemson has produced at least a half-dozen selections in an NFL Draft. Spencer, Jamie rush for 2 yards to the USC21 (Simmons, Antuan;Davis, Ennis). Cengia, Scott kickoff 30 yards to the USC35, out-of-bounds, USC ball on USC35. Marks Tennis Stadium. Marty King (4) holds. Football Roster | byucougars.com Powlus, Ron pass complete to Barry, Ken for 12 yards to the USC24, 1ST DOWN ND (Gibson, David). [17], The Trojans fell out of the rankings; the loss marked the fifth time in 104 years of football that USC opened a season 0-2, prior to the season the only Trojan teams that began a season with two defeats were those of 1896, 1902, 1957 and 1960. It was the seventh such draft under Head Coach Dabo Swinney. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Johnson, Mal. .] Better than Pete Carroll or John Robinson? We did it again to ourselves on offense. for 14 yards to the ND34, 1ST DOWN ND. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. PENALTY USC offside 5 yards to the USC41. The offensive line reacted by inscribing the number "112" on their wrist bands before the game. .] [3], Next hosted UNLV of the Western Athletic Conference, under head coach Jeff Horton. Roster Layout: Choose A Season: Rendon, Adam kickoff 54 yards to the ND11, Driver, Tony return 7 yards to the ND18 (Ohalete, I.). We werent nearly as efficient as we were last week. Buehler had to be at his best for USC, given the struggles of Mark Sanchez and the fact that the Trojans offense would bog down in the red zone. 1997 USC Football Schedule. The Cougars arrived after a bye week; they defeated UCLA in their opening game, led by junior quarterback Ryan Leaf who passed for 381 yards and three touchdowns in a 3734 victory. PENALTY USC delay of game 5 yards to the ND8. People seemed to be confused. The Trojans running game continued to be a non-factor, totaling 31 yards at approximately one yard per carry. [. 1996 USC Trojans Roster | College Football at Sports-Reference.com via Sports Logos.net About logos 1996 USC Trojans Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 6-6 (52nd of 111) ( Schedule & Results ) Conference: Pac-10 Conference Record: 3-5 Coach: John Robinson (6-6) Points For: 325 Points/G: 27.1 (48th of 111) Points Against: 267 Chad Morton, TB*# (4) Riley doesn't just want more transfers. The pivotal moment in the game came on a 97-yard Seminoles drive in the fourth quarter that resulted in the go-ahead score with 10:40 left in the game. Sermons, Rodney rush for 7 yards to the USC35, 1ST DOWN USC (Bryant, Lamont). Denson, Autry rush for 14 yards to the USC11, 1ST DOWN ND (McCutcheon, D.). USC commits get their chance to shine on national TV The 1997 USC Trojans football team (variously "Trojans" or "USC") represented the University of Southern California during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season, finishing with a 6-5 record and tied for fifth place in the Pacific-10 Conference with a 4-4 conference record; despite a qualifying record, the Trojans were not invited to a bowl #USC pic.twitter.com/cOXIMrND2G, BaseballHistoryNut (@nut_history) December 26, 2019. [13], Fox did not show the same level of poise as his start against Florida State; he completed 23 of 42 passes for 229 yards. pic.twitter.com/bVZPjAdohT, Reign of Troy (@ReignofTroy) January 23, 2017. With key mistakes on offense and a confused defense, the Irish lost 2817 and dropped out of the rankings. Thats the absolute truth. [20], Trojans offensive coordinator Hue Jackson, who had served in the same role for the Golden Bears the previous season, called plays from the field instead of the press box at head coach Robinson's request. Lonnie Ford, TE* No. 14 plays , 77 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. Abrams, Adam field goal attempt from 37 GOOD, clock 01:05. [8] Neither team did very well on third-down conversions; USC was 4 of 17, Florida State went 4 of 14. The Trojans defeated the Ducks 28-6. Or write about sports? 1997 Florida State Seminoles football team - Wikipedia Sanson, Jim field goal attempt from 33 MISSED, spot at USC20, clock 07:02. . 3 plays , 7 yards Time of Possession: 0:00, 0 plays , 0 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. 3 days. USC's Bayley Weber Wins MPSF Player of the Year, Marko Pintaric Earns Powlus, Ron pass complete to Denson, Autry for loss of 3 yards to the ND15 (Gibson, David). Record: 5-6 (59th of 112) (Schedule & Results). 2021 Football Roster - USC Athletics Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 6:49AM. The Golden Bears had defeated the Trojans the previous season, and hoped to make it a second year in a row for the first time since 1958. It was Toledo's second season as the UCLA head coach. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Barry, Ken rush for 7 yards to the ND37 (Cook, Rashard). It was one of the most disappointing running performances Ive been involved with. The next week, at Purdue, though the Irish had 457total yards, they only managed 17points. - The six selections are tied for fifth-most in a draft in school history, trailing the 1983 (10), 2016 (nine), 1991 (eight) and 2020 (seven) NFL Drafts. 1: MARV GOUX. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Cengia, Scott kickoff 30 yards to the USC35, out-of-bounds, USC ball on USC35. [14][15] Washington State had a strong first half, leading 216 at the end of the second quarter; the Trojans only touchdown had the extra-point blocked. Or write about sports? George Darlington - Assistant Coach. Cornerback Daylon McCutcheon was used successfully on offensive plays, taking advantage of his overall athletic abilities. 1997 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team - Wikipedia The member of John Robinsons elite USC coaching staffs in the late 1970s (which also had Norv Turner and Paul Hackett, among others) is an all-time-great USC assistant coach. April 30, 2023 12:24 pm CT. Matt Landers spent just one year with Arkansas. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. PENALTY ND substitution infraction 5 yards to the ND18. Mike Battle was part of this championship team. Quarterback Rob Johnson led the team in passing, completing 186 of 276 passes for 2,499 yards with 15 touchdowns and six interceptions. #SKOL. Allyson Felix Field at Loker Track Stadium & Colich Center. [16] Leaf completed 21 of 40 passes for 355 yards and three touchdowns, though he was intercepted twice by Brian Kelly. [7] USC had two more drives, with the second reaching the Florida State 26-yard line before turning the ball over on downs. Caleb Williams - Wikipedia . The 1997 UCLA Bruins football team represented the University of California, Los Angeles in the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. The most beloved, loyal, passionate and just plain excellent USC football assistant coach who has ever lived. The 1997 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State University in the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. : Find out more. The Trojans entered the season with a new quarterback, sophomore John Fox, after the graduation of veteran quarterback Brad Otten. Florida State scored first: After recovering a fumble by USC Delon Washington at the USC 36, the Seminoles scored on a two-yard quarterback sneak with 2:10 left in the first quarter. 1997 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, 1997 NCAA Division I-A independents football records, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1997_Notre_Dame_Fighting_Irish_football_team&oldid=1149805353, 1997 NCAA Division I-A independents football season, Notre Dame Fighting Irish football seasons, Pages using infobox college sports team season with no sport parameter, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Chris McCoy 9-yard touchdown run, Tom Vanderhorst kick good, Autry Denson 48-yard touchdown run, Cengia kick good, Chris McCoy 2-yard touchdown run, Vanderhorst kick good, Autry Denson 5-yard touchdown run, Cengia kick good, This page was last edited on 14 April 2023, at 14:45. [7], Despite losing the game, the Trojans' performance was seen as a positive sign that the team was approaching the season with a drive not present until the very end of the previous season. Next, the exclusions: Hudson Houck is a legendary offensive line coach, one of the greatest to ever teach offensive line play. However, the two on this list were even greater and contain more importance in the larger story of USC athletics. [. [18] California receiver Bobby Shaw, who entered the game leading the nation, finished with five catches for 98 yards and one touchdown. .] We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Bielfeldt Athletics Administration Building, 1700 S. 217-333-3631. USC had 10 penalties for 92 yards, often placing the offense in long second down situations. The defense performed well, led by sophomore linebacker Chris Claiborne who had eight tackles, including two sacks. Former Arkansas wideout Matt Landers signs with Seattle When a kick really mattered, Frank Jordan made it for USC. [3] The Trojans continued to have problems on special teams; kicker Adam Abrams missed a 34-yard field-goal attempt and an extra point, and allowed a blocked punt against punter Jim Wren. [10][11], Leaf decided to forgo his remaining season of eligibility (1998) and entered the 1998 NFL draft,[12][13] where he was the second overall selection. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. 3 days. Autry Denson's 1268rushing yards were fourth in the Irish single season record and moved him to third on the Irish all-time list in career rushing yards. 6 plays , 11 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. Troy Garner, WR* September 20, 1997 9/20/1997: 1997 Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [4], The Seminoles entered the game as a dominant force in college football, having finished in the top four of the final poll for 10 consecutive years behind teams famous for their speed and depth; the previous season the Seminoles went 111. Terrell Bynum - Football - USC Athletics Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAF players on CBSSports.com. Rendon, Adam kickoff 60 yards to the ND5, Rossum, Allen return 24 yards to the ND29 (Gibson, David). The game was framed as the Trojans opportunity to set the tone of their season: They didn't drop in the polls after a close loss to highly ranked Florida State; a win against Cougars would help them start rising in the polls; a loss would likely undo any good will left over in voters.

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1997 usc football roster

1997 usc football roster