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| author = [[Maxim Kalashnikov]] |
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| genre = Historical/geopolitical novel |
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| publisher = The Great Resistance |
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| release_date = 2000 |
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| isbn = 5-89747-003-0 |
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'''The battle for skies''' ({{lang-ru|Битва за небеса}}) is a novel by Russian author [[Maxim Kalashnikov]], first published in 2000 by the ''Great Resistance'' publisher. It is the second part of Kalashnikov's historical, geopolitical and economical series of novels (the sequel to [[the broken sword of the Empire]]). |
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The '''[[University of Southern California|USC]] Trojans [[college football|football]]''' program, established in [[1888 in sports|1888]], is a member of the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] (NCAA) [[Division I-A]] and the [[Pacific Ten Conference]] (Pac-10) under head coach [[Pete Carroll]]. The Trojans have been a football powerhouse throughout NCAA history, making claim to 11 national championships in total. <ref>[http://usctrojans.cstv.com/trads/usc-nattitles.html Traditions: USC National Titles], USCTrojans.com, ''Accessed March 22, 2008.''</ref> In recent years, USC has consistently ranked in the top 5 of the final [[Bowl Championship Series|BCS]] and [[AP Poll]]s. The football team is regarded as the centerpiece of an athletic program that has won more NCAA men's individual and men's team titles than any other university and is third in co-ed team titles, behind fellow Pac-10 schools [[University of California, Los Angeles|UCLA]] and [[Stanford University|Stanford]]. |
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The battle for skies is essentially the big missing part of the broken sword of the Empire. What the author meant to write about the [[Cold War]] but didn't include into the first book. A few changes can yet be seen. Kalashnikov was deeply touched by the Yugoslavian crisis ([[Operation Allied Force]]) in 1999. As a result, he wrote the introduction of the second book by exposing his thoughts about this war. Notably, the author draw a distinct parallel between the events in [[Yugoslavia]] and the state of affairs in Russia. Kalashnikov was convinced that it was only an exercise for the "Westerners" ([[NATO]] country-members), and that the same destiny would await Russia in the close future. <ref> ''The battle for skies'' ISBN 5-89747-003-0</ref> |
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==History== |
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[[Image:1888-USC-football-team.gif|thumb|300px|The first USC football squad (1888). Before they were nicknamed the "Trojans", they were known as the USC Methodists.]] |
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==Structure== |
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===1888–1910s=== |
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''The Battle for skies'' is larger than its predecessor. It is divided into four parts : |
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USC first fielded a football team in [[1888 in sports|1888]], playing its first game on [[November 14]] of that year against the Alliance Athletic Club, gaining a 16–0 victory. Frank Suffel and [[Henry H. Goddard]] were playing coaches for the first team which was put together by quarterback Arthur Carroll; who in turn volunteered to make the pants for the team and later became a tailor.<ref name=USC2004MediaGuide201>Mal Florence ''et al'', [http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/04-mg-137-211.pdf The Trojan Heritage], ''2004 USC Football Media Guide'', USC Athletic Department, pp. 201-209.</ref> USC faced its first collegiate opponent the following year in fall 1889, playing [[Loyola Marymount University|St. Vincent’s College]] to a 40–0 victory.<ref name=USC2004MediaGuide201>Mal Florence ''et al'', [http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/04-mg-137-211.pdf The Trojan Heritage], ''2004 USC Football Media Guide'', USC Athletic Department, pp. 201-209.</ref> |
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*'''Part I: World War IV-the wolf hour'''. It is essentially a large introduction, which explains the important points of what the author calls "the Fourth World War" (1999-....), using an argumentation structured as a discussion between Maxim Kalashnikov and the Russian economist [[Mikhail Delyagin]]. According to the author, NATO had started World War IV with the Operation Allied Force in Yugoslavia. Like the Cold War, it is based on local conflicts (e.g.: [[Iraq]]),but it also includes a full scale [[financial]] and [[Mass media|media]] global war. |
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*'''Part II: The glory of our fathers'''. This is a historically accurate description of the Cold War from 1945 (Churchil's [[Operation Unthinkable]]) to the [[détente]] of the 1970s through a [[Soviet]] perspective. |
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*'''Part III: The "Black Bird" hunters'''. Here the author continues the history of the Cold War. Yet as Kalashnikov approaches to the end, the writings tend to take a rather fantastic perspective. A parallel universe is modeled where the Soviet Union is ruled by a mystical ''"Commander in chief"'', which corresponds in every detail to the [[Stalin]] figure. |
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*'''Part IV: the Ubercorporation Empire: Memories of the future'''. This last part is a description of an utopian Russia which has achieved global control after a victory in the Cold War. |
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==References== |
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Before they were named Trojans in 1912, USC athletic teams were called the Methodists, as well as the Wesleyans. During the early years, limitations in travel and the scarcity of major football-playing colleges on the West Coast limited its rivalries to local Southern Californian colleges and universities. During this period USC played regular series against [[Occidental College|Occidental]], [[California Institute of Technology|Caltech]], [[Whittier College|Whittier]], [[Pomona College|Pomona]] and [[Loyola Marymount University|Loyola]]. The first USC team to play outside of Southern California went to [[Stanford University]] on [[November 4]], [[1905]], where they were trampled 16–0 by the traditional West Coast powerhouse. While the teams would not meet again until 1918 (Stanford dropped football for [[rugby union]] during the intervening years), this was also USC's first game against a future [[Pacific Ten Conference|Pac-10]] conference opponent and the beginning of its oldest rivalry. During this period USC also played its first games against other future Pac-10 rivals, including [[Oregon State University|Oregon State]] (1914), [[University of California, Berkeley|California]] (1915), [[University of Oregon|Oregon]] (1915) and [[University of Arizona|Arizona]] (1916). |
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Between 1911–1913, USC followed the example of California and Stanford and dropped football in favor of [[rugby union]]. The results were disastrous, as USC was roundly defeated by more experienced programs while the school itself experienced financial reverses; however, it was during this period that Owen R. Bird, a sportswriter for the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', coined the nickname "Trojans" which we wrote was "owing to the terrific handicaps under which the athletes, coaches and managers of the university were laboring and against the overwhelming odds of larger and better equipped rivals, the name 'Trojan' suitably fitted the players."<ref name=USC2004MediaGuide201>Mal Florence ''et al'', [http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/04-mg-137-211.pdf The Trojan Heritage], ''2004 USC Football Media Guide'', USC Athletic Department, pp. 201-209.</ref> |
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===1920s–1930s=== |
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[[Image:Interlocking University of Southern California logo.png|right|thumb|175px|USC Athletic Department logo]]After several decades of competition, USC first achieved national prominence under head coach "Gloomy" [[Gus Henderson]] in the early 1920s. Success continued under coach [[Howard Jones (football coach)|Howard Jones]] from 1925 to 1940, when the Trojans were just one of a few nationally dominant teams. It was during this era that the team achieved renown as the "Thundering Herd", earning its first four national titles. |
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===1940s–1950s=== |
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USC achieved intermittent success in the years following Jones' tenure. [[Jeff Cravath]], who coached from 1942-1950, won the Rose Bowl in 1943 and 1945. [[Jess Hill]], who coached from 1951 to 1956, won the Rose Bowl in 1953. |
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===1960s–1970s=== |
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[[Image:Mikegarrettretiredjersey.jpg|thumb|left|225px|Mike Garrett's Retired Jersey]] The program entered a new golden age upon the arrival of head coach [[John McKay (football coach)|John McKay]] (1960-1975). During this period the Trojans produced 2 [[Heisman Trophy|Heisman Trophies]] and won 4 national championships. McKay's influence continued even after he departed for the [[NFL]] when an assistant coach, [[John Robinson (football coach)|John Robinson]] (1976-1982), took over as head coach. Under Robinson USC won an additional national championship in 1978 (shared with Alabama; ironically, USC defeated Alabama, 24–14, that same season) and two players garnered 2 Heisman Trophy honors. |
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On [[September 12]], [[1970]], USC opened the season visiting the [[University of Alabama]] under legendary coach [[Bear Bryant|Paul "Bear" Bryant]] and became the first fully integrated team to play in the state of Alabama.<ref name=TurntheTide>{{cite book |last= Yaeger |first= Don |coauthors= Sam Cunningham , John Papadakis |title= Turning of the Tide: How One Game Changed the South |publisher= [[Center Street]] |year= 2006 |month= September 1 |isbn= 1931722943 }}</ref> The game, scheduled by Bryant, resulted in a domineering 42-21 win by the Trojans. More importantly, all six touchdowns scored by USC team were by African-American players, two by USC running back [[Sam Cunningham|Sam "Bam" Cunningham]], against an all-white Crimson Tide team.<ref name=NYP082607>Lenn Robbins, [http://www.nypost.com/seven/08262007/sports/trojans_have_the_horses.htm?page=0 Trojans Have Horses], ''New York Post'', August 26, 2007</ref> The game hastened the racial integration of football at Alabama and in the South.<ref name=ESPN082807>Pat Forde, [http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=2993475 The Dash is off and running], ESPN.com, August 28, 2007</ref><ref name=TurntheTide>{{cite book |last= Yaeger |first= Don |coauthors= Sam Cunningham , John Papadakis |title= Turning of the Tide: How One Game Changed the South |publisher= [[Center Street]] |year= 2006 |month= September 1 |isbn= 1931722943 }}</ref> |
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===1980s–1990s=== |
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[[Image:Marcusallenretiredjersey.jpg|thumb|right|225px|Marcus Allen's Retired Jersey]] |
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In the 1980s, USC football did not realize a national championship, though it continued to experience relative success, with top-20 [[AP Poll|AP]] rankings and PAC-10 Conference Championships. Under head coaches [[Ted Tollner]] (1983–1986) and [[Larry Smith (football)|Larry Smith]] (1987–1992), each winning the [[Rose Bowl Game|Rose Bowl]] once, USC was recognized among the nation's top-ten teams three times. However, some alumni had grown accustomed to the programs' stature as a perennial national championship contender. In 1993, Robinson was named head coach a second time, leading the Trojans to a victory in the 1996 Rose Bowl over [[Northwestern University|Northwestern]]. |
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However, the winless streaks of 13 years (1983–1995, including the 1993 17–17 tie) to intersectional rival [[University of Notre Dame|Notre Dame]] and 8 years (1991–1998) to crosstown rival UCLA were unacceptable to many USC supporters. In 1998, head coach [[Paul Hackett (football)|Paul Hackett]] took over the team, but posted an even more disappointing 19–18 record in three seasons. By 2000, some observers surmised that USC football's days of national dominance were fading; the football team's record of 37–35 from 1996 to 2001 was their second-worst over any five-year span in history (only the mark of 29–29–2 from 1956–1961 was worse), and the period marked the first and only time USC had been out of the final top 20 teams for four straight years. |
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===2000–present=== |
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[[Image:11-11-06-LA-Coliseum-USC-UO.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The Coliseum during a 2006 USC game]]In [[2001 in sports|2001]], athletic director [[Mike Garrett]] released Hackett and hired [[Pete Carroll]], a former [[National Football League|NFL]] head coach. Carroll went 6–6 in his first year, losing to [[Utah Utes|Utah]] in the [[Las Vegas Bowl]], 10–6. |
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====2002==== |
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USC opened 3–2 in 2002, suffering losses to [[Kansas State Wildcats|Kansas State]] and [[Washington State Cougars football|Washington State]]. However, the Trojans went on to win the rest of their games, completing the regular season 11–2 on the strength of senior quarterback [[Carson Palmer]]'s breakout performance. After struggling for most of his collegiate career, Palmer excelled in the [[West Coast offense]] installed by new offensive coordinator [[Norm Chow]]. In fact, Palmer's performance, particularly in the season-ending rivalry games against Notre Dame and UCLA, impressed so many pundits that he went on to win the Heisman Trophy, carrying every region of voting and becoming the first USC [[quarterback]] to be so honored. Despite tying for the Pacific-10 Conference title (with Washington State), having the highest BCS "strength of schedule" rating, and fielding the nation's top defense led by safety [[Troy Polamalu]], USC finished the season ranked No. 5 in the [[Bowl Championship Series|BCS]] rankings. Facing off against BCS No. 3 [[Iowa Hawkeyes football|Iowa]] in the [[Orange Bowl (game)|Orange Bowl]], USC defeated the Hawkeyes 38–17. |
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====2003==== |
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In 2003, highly touted but unproven redshirt sophomore [[Matt Leinart]] took over for Palmer at quarterback. Although his first [[forward pass|pass]] went for a [[touchdown]] in a win over [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn]], the Trojans suffered an early season triple-overtime loss to conference rival [[California Golden Bears football|California]] in Berkeley. Nevertheless, Carroll guided the team to wins in their remaining games and they completed the regular season 11–1. Before the postseason, both the coaches' poll and the [[AP Poll]] ranked USC number #1, but the BCS - which also gave consideration to computer rankings - ranked [[Oklahoma Sooners football|Oklahoma]] first, another one-loss team but one that had lost its own [[Big 12 Conference]] title game 35–7, with USC ranked third. |
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In the 2003 BCS National Championship Game, The [[Sugar Bowl]] , BCS #2 [[LSU Tigers football|Louisiana State]] defeated BCS #1 Oklahoma 21–14. Meanwhile, BCS #3 USC defeated BCS #4 [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]] 28–14 in the [[Rose Bowl Game|Rose Bowl]]. USC finished the season ranked #1 in the AP poll and was awarded the AP National Championship; LSU, however, won the BCS National Championship title for that year, prompting a split national title between LSU and USC. In the wake of the controversy, corporate sponsors emerged who were willing to organize an LSU-USC game to settle the matter; nevertheless, the NCAA refused to permit the matchup. |
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====2004==== |
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[[Image:Carsonpalmerheisman.jpg|thumb|right|225px|Carson Palmer's Heisman]]In 2004, USC was picked #1 in the preseason by the Associated Press, thanks to the return of Leinart as well as sophomore running backs [[LenDale White]] and [[Reggie Bush]]. The defense—led by [[All-America]]n defensive tackles [[Shaun Cody]] and [[Mike Patterson]], as well as All-American linebackers [[Lofa Tatupu]] and [[Matt Grootegoed]]—was considered to be among the finest in the nation. Key questions included the offensive line, with few returning starters, and the receiving corps, which had lost last year's senior [[Keary Colbert]] and the breakout star of 2003, [[Mike Williams (wide receiver)|Mike Williams]]. Williams had tried to enter the NFL draft a year early during the [[Maurice Clarett]] trial, only to be rebuffed by the NFL and subsequently denied eligibility by the NCAA. |
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Despite close calls against Stanford and California, the Trojans finished the season undefeated and headed for the 2004 BCS Championship at the Orange Bowl. USC was the second team in NCAA football history to have gone wire-to-wire (ranked first place from preseason to postseason since the AP began releasing preseason rankings); the first was [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]] in 1999 (three other schools went wire-to-wire before the existence of preseason polls - Notre Dame in 1943, [[Army Black Knights football|Army]] in 1945 and USC in 1972). Quarterback Leinart won the Heisman Trophy, with running back Bush placing fifth in the vote tally. The Trojans' opponent in the Orange Bowl, Oklahoma, were themselves undefeated and captained by sixth-year quarterback [[Jason White (American football player)|Jason White]], who had won the Heisman in 2003; the game marked the first time in NCAA history that two players who had already won the Heisman played against each other. Most analysts expected the game to be close—as USC matched its speed and defense against the Oklahoma running game and skilled offensive line—but the reality proved to be far different. USC scored 38 points by halftime, and won by the score of 55–19. USC won the BCS and AP national championships, despite both Auburn and Utah finishing their seasons and post-seasons undefeated. |
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====2005==== |
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[[Image:Mattleinartheisman.jpg|thumb|left|225px|Matt Leinart's Heisman Trophy]]The 2005 regular season witnessed a resuscitation of the Notre Dame/USC rivalry on a last second play where Senior Quarterback Matt Leinart scored the winning touchdown with help from a controversial push from behind by running back Reggie Bush, nicknamed the "[[Bush Push]]". The year climaxed with USC defeating cross-town rival UCLA 66-19 and running back Reggie Bush finishing his stellar year by winning the Heisman Trophy. Matt Leinart finished third in the Heisman voting. Several other players also earned accolades, being named All-Americans (AP, Football Coaches, Football Writers, Walter Camp, ESPN.com, SI.com, CBS Sportsline.com, Rivals.com, Collegefootballnews.com). These include QB Matt Leinart, RB Reggie Bush, RB LenDale White, S [[Darnell Bing]], OT [[Taitusi Lutui]], OT [[Sam Baker (football player)|Sam Baker]], WR [[Dwayne Jarrett]], C [[Ryan Kalil]], OG [[Fred Matua]], and DE [[Lawrence Jackson]]. Additionally, OL [[Winston Justice]] did well enough to forgo his senior year and go professional. However, USC's hopes for another national championship were dashed by the [[Texas Longhorns]], in a dramatic 41–38 loss at the [[2006 Rose Bowl]]. |
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====2006==== |
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For the 2006 football season, USC was forced to attempt to rebuild following the loss of offensive stalwarts Leinart, Bush, and White, defensive leader Bing, and offensive linemen Matua, Justice, and Lutui. The Trojans developed their offense using unproven QB [[John David Booty]] and returning star receivers Dwayne Jarrett and [[Steve Smith (New York Giants)|Steve Smith]] along with second-year WR Patrick Turner. [[Mark Sanchez]], the highly-touted recruit from the class of 2005 (Mission Viejo High School, CA) was widely viewed as a dark horse to win the starting job from Booty, although Booty was named the starter at the end of fall training camp. The starting tailback position was initially a battle between returning players Chauncey Washington and Desmond Reed (both recovering from injuries) and heralded RB recruits Stafon Johnson (Dorsey High School in Los Angeles), [[C.J. Gable]], Allen Bradford and [[Emmanuel Moody]] ([[Coppell High School]] in [[Coppell, Texas]]). |
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USC had many experienced players as well, including linebacker Dallas Sartz and wide receiver Chris McFoy, who have already graduated with their bachelors degrees and are pursuing Masters degrees to be eligible for one last year of college football. Fullback Brandon Hancock would have been part of that group as well until an injury ended his collegiate career. Additionally, fifth year (redshirt) senior linebacker Oscar Lua, running back Ryan Powdrell and offensive lineman Kyle Williams were expected to either start or play frequently in 2006. |
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The 2006 Trojans came out strong, easily defending their top-10 status throughout the year. However, USC began to display marked inconsistencies, as their margins of victory began to slip. The first setback proved to be a 31–33 loss to unranked [[Oregon State Beavers football|Oregon State]], in which the Beavers were able to repeatedly capitalize on several Trojan turnovers. Surprisingly, though USC dropped initially in the polls, they worked their way back up to the No. 3 spot by the final week of the season. After defeating both Notre Dame and Cal, the Trojans were considered to be a virtual lock for the National Championship Game against Ohio State. However, USC was shocked in the final game of the season, losing to crosstown rival [[UCLA]] 13–9. This eliminated the Trojans from championship contention and opened the door for [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] to become Ohio State's opponent. |
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During Pete Carroll's six years as head coach, USC has lost only one game by more than seven points, that being a 27–16 loss at Notre Dame in his first season. The 21st century has also seen the rise of USC football's popularity in the Los Angeles market: without any stadium expansions, USC has broken its average home attendance record four times in a row: reaching 77,804 in 2003, 85,229 in 2004, 90,812 in 2005 and over 91,416 with one game to go in 2006 (the capacity of the Coliseum is 92,000). |
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On [[January 6]], [[2007]], 6 days after the [[Rose Bowl Game|2007 Rose Bowl Game]], USC kicker [[Mario Danelo]] was found dead at the bottom of the White Point Cliff near Point Fermin Lighthouse in San Pedro, California. |
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====2007==== |
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In July 2007, [[ESPN.com]] named USC its #1 team of the decade for the period between 1996 and 2006, citing the Trojans' renaissance and dominance under Coach Carroll.<ref name=ESPN072707Maisel>Ivan Maisel, [http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=maisel_ivan&id=2948274 Carroll's coaching propels USC to top of decade ranking], ESPN.com, July 27, 2007.</ref><ref name=ESPN072707>[http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2947988 Storied programs dominate Ladder 119's top rungs], ESPN.com, July 27, 2007.</ref> |
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The [[2007 USC Trojans football team|2007 Trojans]] were the presumptive #1 pick before the season.<ref>Stewart Mandel, [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/stewart_mandel/01/16/early07.rankings/index.html Early look at '07], CNNSI.com, [[January 16]], [[2007]].</ref><ref>Mark Schlabach, [http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=2738142 Trojans, Wolverines top revised look at 2007], ESPN.com, [[January 22]], [[2007]].</ref> However they lost two games, including a [[2007 Stanford vs. Southern California football game|major upset]] to 41-point underdog [[Stanford University|Stanford]], and they did not get into the National Championship game. However, the Trojans did win their sixth conference championship and defeated [[University of Illinois|Illinois]] in the Rose Bowl Game on New Year's Day 2008. |
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Under Carroll, USC has been known to attract numerous celebrities to its practices, including USC alumni [[Will Ferrell]], [[George Lucas]], [[LeVar Burton]] and [[Sophia Bush]] as well as [[Snoop Dogg]], [[Henry Winkler]], [[Kirsten Dunst]], [[Nick Lachey]], [[Dr. Dre]], [[Spike Lee]], [[Alyssa Milano]], [[Michael Balzary|Flea]], [[Wilmer Valderrama]], [[Jake Gyllenhaal]] and [[Andre 3000]].<ref name=MIJ082907>Dave Albee,[http://www.marinij.com/ci_6751208?source=rss Carroll Chronicles: Celebrities love to practice with Pete], ''Marin Independent Journal'', August 29, 2007.</ref> The Trojans have also benefited from [[History of National Football League in Los Angeles|LA's lack of NFL teams]] (with the [[St. Louis Rams|LA Rams]] and [[Oakland Raiders|Raiders]] having left in the early 1990s), combined with the Trojans 21st century success, leading them to sometimes be called LA's "de facto NFL team."<ref name=LAT092807>Christine Daniels, [http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-sound28sep28,1,5510745.story They're No. 1 on this list too], ''Los Angeles Times'', September 28, 2007.</ref> |
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As of 2007, USC is one of only five of the 119 Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) teams to have never played a Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) team since the division was made in 1978.<ref name=LAT092007>Chris Dufrense, [http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dufresne20sep20,1,3065434,full.column UCLA victory is crucial for Dorrell], ''Los Angeles Times'', September 20, 2007.</ref> |
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=== By topic === |
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==== Tailback U ==== |
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[[Image:Reggiebushheisman.jpg|thumb|right|225px|Reggie Bush's Heisman]]"Tailback U" is a nickname that emerged when Hall of Fame college football coach [[John McKay (football coach)|John McKay]] ('60–'75) and successor [[John Robinson (football coach)|John Robinson]] ('76–'82) began producing a number of top-rated players at the [[tailback]] position such as Mike Garrett, O.J. Simpson, Anthony Davis, Ricky Bell, Charles White, and Marcus Allen. Coach [[Pete Carroll]] has continued the trend in recent years with [[Heisman Trophy]] winning tailback [[Reggie Bush]] and current [[NFL]] players [[LenDale White]] and [[Justin Fargas]]. |
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Coach McKay's play calling emphasized and refined the run, taking full advantage of his quality backs-a trend followed by his former offensive coordinator and immediate successor, John Robinson. Carroll has had success and Heisman winners, both at Quarterback and Running Back. |
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There are some people who argue that it may seem Tailback U may turn into "Wide Receiver U" as the school has put out a string of great receivers, all of whom went on to play in the NFL. Curtis Conway (1991-1993), Johnnie Morton (1990-1994), Keyshawn Johnson (1994-1996), R. Jay Soward (1996-1999) [the early years-but an NFL bust], Billy Miller (1996-1999), Kareem Kelly (1999-2002), Keary Colbert (2000-2003), MIke Williams (2002-2004), Steve Smith (2003-2006) and Dwayne Jarrett (2004-2006). --> |
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==== #55 ==== |
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A recent tradition has a selected [[linebacker]] wearing the number 55. The number cannot be taken but is assigned by the head coach. [[Pete Carroll]] has, at times, refrained from assigning the number if he does not think any player is worthy. The player wearing #55 is typically regarded as the anchor of the defense. |
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Notable players who have worn #55 for USC include [[Junior Seau]], [[Willie McGinest]], [[Markus Steele]], and [[Chris Claiborne]]; Seau, McGinest and Claiborne were all top-10 picks in the NFL Draft.<ref name=OS022508>Chris Harry, [http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-combine2508feb25,0,7525099.story Rivers lives up to No. 55], ''Orlando Sentinel'', February 25, 2008.</ref>. Senior [[Keith Rivers]] is the most recent #55 to be selected in the top ten. The Cincinnati Bengals made him the ninth overall selection in the 2008 draft. |
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====Rivalries==== |
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In the first 30 years of USC football, the school maintained rivalries with local Southern California schools like [[Occidental College|Occidental]] and [[Pomona College|Pomona]], but these ended by the 1920s as USC grew into a national caliber team. |
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=====A "Perfect Day"===== |
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A ''"Perfect Day"'' (a phrase created by the school's football announcer [[Peter Arbogast]]) to any USC fan is a USC win coupled with losses by Notre Dame and UCLA. The last regular season "Perfect Day" occurred on November 10, 2007, when USC beat California, UCLA lost to Arizona State, and Notre Dame lost to Air Force. |
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=====Notre Dame===== |
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{{main|Notre Dame-USC rivalry}} |
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[[Image:Jeweledshillelagh.jpg|thumb|right|225px|The First Jeweled Shillelagh]]USC plays the [[University of Notre Dame]] each year for the [[Jeweled Shillelagh]]. A majority of Trojan alumni and fans consider the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to be USC’s greatest gridiron rival. The intersectional game has featured more national championship teams, Heisman trophy winners, All-Americans, and future NFL hall-of-famers than any other collegiate match-up. The two schools have kept the annual game on their schedules since 1926 (except 1942–44 because of World War II travel restrictions) despite the fact that it enjoys neither the possibility of acquiring regional “bragging rights” nor the import of intra-league play that drive most rivalries. Notre Dame leads the series 42 wins to 32 wins. The game is often referred to as the greatest intersectional rivalry in college football.<ref name=USCNDtheGreatest>John Walters, [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/john_walters/10/12/inside.cfb/index.html Does it get any better than this?], SI.com, [[October 13]], [[2005]].</ref> |
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=====UCLA===== |
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{{main|UCLA-USC rivalry}} |
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[[Image:Uscvictorybell.jpg|thumb|left|225px|USC currently possesses the Victory Bell.]] USC's rivalry with [[UCLA]] is unique in that they are the only two Division I-A programs in major a BCS conferences that share a major city. Both are within L.A. city limits, approximately 10 miles apart. Until 1983 the two schools also shared the same stadium: [[Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum|The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum]]. |
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The crosstown rivals play each year for city bragging rights and the [[Victory Bell (USC-UCLA)|Victory Bell]]; and often for the right to go to the Rose Bowl. The UCLA rivalry tends to draw the focus of student supporters since many USC students have friends or family members attending "that other school" (of course, many UCLA students refer to their USC friends in the same way) and many Southern California families are evenly divided between Trojan Cardinal and Bruin Blue. |
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[[Image:Lexusgaunlet2007.jpg|thumb|right|225px|USC UCLA Lexus Gauntlet.]] The USC/UCLA rivalry runs so deep that when the Trojan Marching Band plays one of their most famous tunes ''[[Tusk (song)|Tusk]]'' at ''any'' of their games...the crowd will be heard singing along "u-c-l-a- sucks." |
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===== Stanford ===== |
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Stanford is USC's oldest rival,<ref name=Beano>[[Beano Cook]], [http://espn.go.com/classic/s/beano_stanusc.html Longstanding West Coast rivalry], ESPN Classic, [[September 26]], [[2001]], ''Accessed Sept. 9, 2006''.</ref> in a series that dates to 1905. In the early years of football on the West Coast, the power sat in the Bay Area with the Stanford-Cal rivalry and USC rose to challenge the two established programs. During the early and mid-20th century Stanford football occasionally enjoyed periods of great regional success on the gridiron. USC and Stanford, being two major private universities on the west coast naturally drew the ire of one another. In recent history, however, Stanford has not maintained their earlier success and the rivalry has faded to many USC fans; although many Stanford fans retain a hatred for SC.<ref name=Beano>[[Beano Cook]], [http://espn.go.com/classic/s/beano_stanusc.html Longstanding West Coast rivalry], ESPN Classic, [[September 26]], [[2001]], ''Accessed Sept. 9, 2006''.</ref> |
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===== California ===== |
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Like Stanford, the University of California, Berkeley also had an early rivalry with USC, with Cal fans maintaining a one-sided hatred for USC for many years after USC fans started to focus more on the nearby campus of UCLA.<ref name=Beano>[[Beano Cook]], [http://espn.go.com/classic/s/beano_stanusc.html Longstanding West Coast rivalry], ESPN Classic, [[September 26]], [[2001]], ''Accessed Sept. 9, 2006''.</ref> However, after USC’s triple overtime loss to California in 2003, some began to suggest that a new budding rivalry between the Trojans and the Golden Bears was taking shape within the Pac-10. A close 2004 game between the two teams furthered feelings of a rivalry. Talk diminished with USC's lopsided victory in Berkeley in 2005; however, the importance of the 2006 USC-Cal game, which decided the Pac-10's BCS berth, rekindled rivalry talk. |
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Cal's marketing of the USC-Cal game suggests the game has reached rivalry status. In 2007, incoming students were given free tickets to Cal home games with the exception of Tennessee and USC.<ref>[http://calbears.cstv.com/ot/07footballtickets.html Cal Football Tickets 2007]</ref> |
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====Fight On==== |
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A phrase commonly used by Trojan fans to greet one another, show support for the team, and is borrowed from the fight song of the [[Fight On|same name]]. i.e. "Fight On For Old S.C./Our men Fight On to Victory..." The two finger "V" salute for Victory is often given in accompaniment. |
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==Records and Results== |
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====Results vs. AP Top 10 opponents==== |
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USC's record against AP Top 10 opponents under Pete Carroll (2001–present) |
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!2008 |
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|#5 Ohio State |
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|W 35-3 |
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!2007 |
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|#7 Arizona State |
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|W 44-24 |
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!2007 |
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|#5 Oregon |
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|L 17-24 |
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!2006 |
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|#3 Michigan |
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|W 32-18 |
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|[[Rose Bowl Game|Rose Bowl]] |
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!2006 |
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|#6 Notre Dame |
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|W 44-24 |
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!2005 |
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|#2 Texas |
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|L 38-41 |
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|[[Rose Bowl Game|Rose Bowl]]* |
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!2005 |
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|#9 Notre Dame |
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|W 34-31 |
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!2004 |
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|#2 Oklahoma |
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|W 55-19 |
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|[[Orange Bowl (game)|Orange Bowl]]* |
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!2004 |
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|#7 California |
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|W 23-17 |
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!2003 |
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|#4 Michigan |
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|W 28-14 |
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|[[Rose Bowl Game|Rose Bowl]] |
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!2003 |
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|#6 Washington State |
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|W 43-16 |
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!2003 |
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|#6 Auburn |
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|W 23-0 |
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!2002 |
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|#3 Iowa |
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|W 38-17 |
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|[[Orange Bowl (game)|Orange Bowl]] |
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!2002 |
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|#7 Notre Dame |
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|W 44-13 |
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!2001 |
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| #7 Oregon |
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|L 22-24 |
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!* National Championship game |
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====Current Streaks==== |
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! Wins |
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! Type of Record |
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! Wins vs. Notre Dame: |
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| 6 |
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| School Record |
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! Pac-10 Conference Championships: |
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| 6 |
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| Pac-10 Record (''Note: the 2002, 2006, and 2007 titles were shared.'') |
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! Games won in November |
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(since 2001): |
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| 23 |
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! BCS Appearances |
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| 6 |
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| FBS (I-A) record |
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! ≥11 win seasons |
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| 6 |
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| FBS (I-A) record |
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===Season records=== |
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{{main|USC Trojans football seasons}} |
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==Awards<ref>All information in the Awards section (and the rest of the article) can be crosschecked in the [http://usctrojans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/06-m-footbl-guide.html 2006 USC Trojans Football Media Guide].</ref>== |
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===Team awards=== |
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====National Titles==== |
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[[Image:Apnationalchampionship2004.jpg|thumb|left|225px|2004 AP National Championship Trophy]] |
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[[Image:Bcsuscnationalchamps.jpg|400px|thumb|right|USC's 2004 BCS National Championship Trophy]] |
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USC holds 11 [[NCAA Division I-A national football championship|national titles]], although two are contested. The NCAA has a list of polls, computer systems and others that are often used to attempt to determine National Champions. Because there is no playoff there are often disputes over who really has won the National Championship. Some years there are undisputed champions (where one school is ranked number one in all the polls), other years there are consensus champions (when one school clearly has been ranked number one in most of the polls) and some years there are split or shared championships (where two or more schools are ranked number one in major polls) Two of the championships - 1928 and 1939 - have been challenged by some sports historians. In both cases USC bases its claim on winning the [[Dickinson System]], a formula devised by a University of Illinois professor which awarded the only championship trophy between 1926 and 1940. In both these years, Dickinson was the only poll or system to rank the Trojans number one. USC's stance, however, is in keeping with that of most other schools which won the Dickinson title; only Notre Dame, which won the Dickinson crown in 1938, does not claim a major national title for that year. Since at least 1969, USC had not listed 1939 as a national championship year; but in 2004, USC once again began recognizing the 1939 team as national champions after it determined that it qualified.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A19770-2004Jul27.html This Just In: USC Also Is a 1939 Champion ]. Washington Post, July 28, 2004</ref><ref> [http://www.washingtontimes.com/sports/20040827-122159-1263r.htm USC 1939 National Champions]. Washington Times, August 27, 2004</ref><ref>[http://usctrojans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072604aaa.html USC Now Will Recognize Its 1939 Football Team As A National Champion. Trojan have 10 national champs in the sport.] USC Trojans Athletic Department, July 24, 2004.</ref> |
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Here are the years USC makes a claim for a national championship: |
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!bgcolor="#990000"| <font color=Gold>Year |
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!bgcolor="#990000"| <font color=Gold>Coach |
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!bgcolor="#990000"| <font color=Gold>Selector |
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!bgcolor="#990000"| <font color=Gold>Record |
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!bgcolor="#990000"| <font color=Gold>Bowl |
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| [[1928 college football season|1928]] || [[Howard Jones (football coach)|Howard Jones]] || [[Dickinson System]] || 9-0-1 || - |
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| [[1931 college football season|1931]] || [[Howard Jones (football coach)|Howard Jones]] || [[Helms Athletic Foundation|Helms]], CFRA, NCF || 10-1 || Won Rose |
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|- align="center" |
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| [[1932 college football season|1932]] || [[Howard Jones (football coach)|Howard Jones]] || [[Helms Athletic Foundation|Helms]], CFRA, NCF || 10-0 || Won Rose |
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|- align="center" |
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| 1939 || [[Howard Jones (football coach)|Howard Jones]] || [[Dickinson System]] || 8-0-2 || [[1940 Rose Bowl|Won Rose]] |
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|- align="center" |
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| [[1962 college football season|1962]] || [[John McKay (football coach)|John McKay]] || [[Associated Press|AP]], [[Football Writers Association of America|FWAA]], [[National Football Foundation|NFF]], [[United Press International|UPI]] || 11-0 || [[1963 Rose Bowl|Won Rose]] |
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|- align="center" |
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| [[1967 college football season|1967]] || [[John McKay (football coach)|John McKay]] || [[Associated Press|AP]], [[Football Writers Association of America|FWAA]], [[National Football Foundation|NFF]], [[United Press International|UPI]] || 10-1 || Won Rose |
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|- align="center" |
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| [[1972 college football season|1972]] || [[John McKay (football coach)|John McKay]] || [[Associated Press|AP]], [[Football Writers Association of America|FWAA]], [[National Football Foundation|NFF]], [[United Press International|UPI]] || 12-0 || [[1973 Rose Bowl|Won Rose]] |
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|- align="center" |
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| [[1974 college football season|1974]] || [[John McKay (football coach)|John McKay]] || [[Football Writers Association of America|FWAA]], [[National Football Foundation|NFF]], [[United Press International|UPI]] || 10-0-1 || Won Rose |
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|- align="center" |
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| [[1978 NCAA Division I-A football season|1978]] || [[John Robinson (coach)|John Robinson]] || [[United Press International|UPI]] || 12-1 || Won Rose |
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| [[2003 NCAA Division I-A football season|2003]] || [[Pete Carroll]] || [[Associated Press|AP]], [[Football Writers Association of America|FWAA]] || [[2003 USC Trojans football team|12-1]] || [[2004 Rose Bowl|Won Rose]] |
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|- align="center" |
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| [[2004 NCAA Division I-A football season|2004]] || [[Pete Carroll]] || [[Associated Press|AP]], [[Bowl Championship Series|BCS]], [[Football Writers Association of America|FWAA]], [[National Football Foundation|NFF]], [[USA Today|USAT]]/[[ESPN]] || [[2004 USC Trojans football team|13-0]] || [[2005 Orange Bowl|Won Orange]] |
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| colspan=3 bgcolor="#FFCC00"| '''Claimed National Championships''' |
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| colspan=2 bgcolor="#FFCC00"| '''11''' |
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|} |
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USC teams have also been selected as national champions in five other years (1929, 1933, 1976, 1979, 2002) by various nationally published ratings systems. These ratings systems are not generally viewed as part of process of selecting the national championship. USC does not claim to have won titles in any of these years. |
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==== Pacific Ten conference titles ==== |
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The Trojans have suffered only three losing seasons since 1961 and have captured 37 Pac-10 titles. This gives them the 4th most conference championships of any NCAA school, and twice as many as any other Pac-10 member team. |
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==== Bowl games ==== |
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The Trojans have played in 46 [[bowl game]]s–placing them fourth nationally– winning 30 of these appearances. USC is only second behind [[University of Alabama|Alabama's Crimson Tide]] for the most Bowl wins ever at 31. USC's 23 victories and 32 [[Rose Bowl Game|Rose Bowl]] appearances are the most of any school in a single bowl. |
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=== Individual awards === |
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Individual players have won numerous accolades with 7 [[Heisman Trophy]] winners, 34 [[College Football Hall of Fame]] inductees, and 151 [[All-America]]ns. USC's first All-American was offensive guard [[Brice Taylor]] in 1925, who notably excelled despite missing his left hand and was one of USC's first African-American players. |
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====National award winners==== |
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====Heisman Trophy Winners==== |
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The [[Heisman Trophy]] is the most prestigious award in college football. USC has won 7, which is tied for the most with Ohio State and Notre Dame. |
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!bgcolor="#990000"| <font color=Gold>Year |
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!bgcolor="#990000"| <font color=Gold>Position |
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!bgcolor="#990000"| <font color=Gold>Name |
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!bgcolor="#990000"| <font color=Gold>Class |
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| 1965 || TB || [[Mike Garrett]] || SR. |
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|- align="center" |
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| 1968 || TB || [[O.J. Simpson]] || SR. |
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| 1979 || TB || [[Charles White (American football)|Charles White]] || SR. |
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|- align="center" |
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| 1981 || TB || [[Marcus Allen]] || SR. |
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| 2002 || QB || [[Carson Palmer]] || SR. |
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| 2004 || QB || [[Matt Leinart]] || JR. |
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|- align="center" |
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| 2005 || TB || [[Reggie Bush]] || JR. |
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|- align="center" |
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| colspan=3 bgcolor="#FFCC00 "| '''Hesiman Trophy Winners''' |
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| colspan=2 bgcolor="#FFCC00 "| '''7''' |
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====Retired Numbers==== |
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! colspan="2" style="text-align: center; background:#990000" | <font color=gold>'''Retired Numbers'''</font> |
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| align=center|'''3''' || [[Carson Palmer]] |
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| align=center|'''5''' || [[Reggie Bush]] |
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| align=center|'''11''' || [[Matt Leinart]] |
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| align=center|'''12''' || [[Charles White (American football)|Charles White]] |
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| align=center|'''20''' || [[Mike Garrett]] |
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| align=center|'''32''' || [[O.J. Simpson]] |
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| align=center|'''33''' || [[Marcus Allen]] |
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=== Individual Players & Coaches === |
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===== Players ===== |
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*'''[[Maxwell Award]]''' |
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:[[O. J. Simpson]], TB (1968) |
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:[[Charles White (American Football Player)|Charles White]], TB (1979) |
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:[[Marcus Allen]], TB (1981) |
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*'''[[Walter Camp Award]]''' |
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:[[O. J. Simpson]], TB (1967) |
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:[[O. J. Simpson]], TB (1968) |
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:[[Charles White (American Football Player)|Charles White]], TB (1979) |
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:[[Marcus Allen]], TB (1981) |
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:[[Matt Leinart]], QB (2004) |
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:[[Reggie Bush]], TB (2005) |
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*'''[[Dick Butkus Award]]''' |
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:[[Chris Claiborne]], MLB (1998) |
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*'''[[Lombardi Award]]''' |
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:[[Brad Budde]], OG (1979) |
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*'''[[Manning Award]]''' |
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:[[Matt Leinart]], QB (2004) |
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*'''[[Outland Trophy]] Winner''' |
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:[[Ron Yary]], OT (1967) |
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*'''[[Jim Thorpe Award]]''' |
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:[[Mark Carrier (DB)|Mark Carrier]], FS (1989) |
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*'''[[Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award]]''' |
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:[[Rodney Peete]], QB (1988) |
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:[[Carson Palmer]], QB (2002) |
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:[[Matt Leinart]], QB (2005) |
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*'''[[Doak Walker Award]]''' |
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:[[Reggie Bush]], TB (2005) |
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*'''[[John Mackey Award]]''' |
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:[[Fred Davis (tight end)|Fred Davis]], TE (2007) |
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===== Coaches ===== |
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*'''[[Paul "Bear" Bryant Award]]''' |
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:[[John McKay]], [[Head Coach]] (1962), (1972) |
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*'''[[The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award|Home Depot Coach of the Year Award]]''' |
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:[[Pete Carroll]], [[Head Coach]] (2003) |
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*'''[[Broyles Award]]''' |
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:[[Norm Chow]], [[Offensive Coordinator]] - (2002) |
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==== College Football Hall of Fame inductees ==== |
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*[[Howard Jones (football coach)|Howard Jones]], Head Coach (1951) |
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*[[Morley Drury]], B (1954) |
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*[[Mel Hein]], Assistant Coach (1954) |
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*[[Harry Smith]], G (1955) |
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*[[Erny Pinckert]], B (1957) |
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*[[Aaron Rosenberg]], G (1966) |
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*[[Ernie Smith]], T (1970) |
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*[[Dan McMillan]], T (1971) |
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*[[Mort Kaer]], B (1972) |
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*[[Aubrey Devine]], Assistant Coach (1973) |
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*[[John Ferraro]], T (1974) |
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*[[Frank Gifford]], B (1975) |
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*[[Cotton Warburton]], B (1975) |
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*[[Tay Brown]], T (1980) |
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*[[Johnny Baker]], G (1983) |
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*[[O.J. Simpson]], TB (1983) |
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*[[Mike Garrett]], B (1985) |
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*[[Bob Blackman]], Assistant Coach (1987) |
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*[[Mike McKeever]], G (1987) |
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*[[Ron Yary]], T (1987) |
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*[[John McKay]], Head Coach (1988) |
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*[[Paul Cleary]], E (1989) |
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*[[Mike McGee (football player)|Mike McGee]], Athletic Director (1990) |
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*[[Lynn Swann]], FL (1993) |
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*[[Marvin Powell]], T (1994) |
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*[[Charles White]], TB (1996) |
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*[[Ricky Hunley]], Assistant Coach (1997) |
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*[[Ken O'Brien]], Assistant Coach (1997) |
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*[[Brad Budde]], G (1998) |
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*[[Don Coryell]], Assistant Coach (1999) |
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*[[Marcus Allen]], TB (2000) |
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*[[Jon Arnett]], HB (2001) |
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*[[Ronnie Lott]], S (2002) |
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*[[Ricky Bell (running back)|Ricky Bell]], TB (2003) |
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*[[Charle Young|Charles Young]], TE (2004) |
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*[[Anthony Davis (running back)|Anthony Davis]], TB (2005) |
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*[[Richard Wood]], LB (2007) |
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=== Other notable individual accomplishments === |
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==== Heisman finalists ==== |
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*[[Jim Sears]], HB/S (7th in 1952) |
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*[[Jon Arnett]], HB (10th in 1956) |
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*[[O.J. Simpson]], TB (2nd in 1967) |
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*[[Anthony Davis (football player)|Anthony Davis]], TB (2nd in 1974) |
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*[[Ricky Bell (running back)|Ricky Bell]], TB (3rd in 1975 and 2nd in 1976) |
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*[[Charles White]], TB (4th in 1978) |
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*[[Paul McDonald (American football)|Paul McDonald]], QB (6th in 1979) |
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*[[Rodney Peete]], QB (2nd in 1988) |
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*[[Keyshawn Johnson]], WR (7th in 1995) |
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*[[Matt Leinart]], QB (6th in 2003 and 3rd in 2005) |
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*[[Mike Williams (wide receiver)|Mike Williams]], WR (8th in 2003) |
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*[[Reggie Bush]], TB (5th in 2004) |
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== All Century Trojan Football Team == |
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<small>selected by fan vote, published in the [[Orange County Register]], [[November 17]], [[1999]]</small> |
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{{col-begin}} |
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{{col-2}} |
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'''OFFENSE'''<br /> |
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'''QB''': [[Pat Haden]], ''72-74''<br /> |
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'''FB''': [[Leroy Holt]], ''85-88'' <br /> |
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'''RB''': [[O.J. Simpson]], ''67-68'' <br /> |
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'''RB''': [[Marcus Allen]], ''78-81'' <br /> |
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'''WR''': [[Keyshawn Johnson]], ''94-95'' <br /> |
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'''WR''': [[Lynn Swann]], ''71-73'' <br /> |
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'''TE''': [[Charle Young|Charles Young]], ''70-72'' <br /> |
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'''OL''': [[Ron Yary]], ''65-67'' <br /> |
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'''OL''': [[Brad Budde]],'' 76-79'' <br /> |
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'''OL''': [[Tony Boselli]], ''91-94'' <br /> |
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'''OL''': [[Ron Mix]], ''57-59'' <br /> |
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'''OL''': [[Bruce Matthews (football player)|Bruce Matthews]], ''80-82'' <br /> |
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'''3rd WR''': [[Johnnie Morton]], ''90-93''<br /> |
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'''PK''': Steve Jordan, ''81-84'' |
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'''DEFENSE''' <br /> |
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'''DL''': [[Tim Rossovich]], ''65-67''<br /> |
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'''DL''': [[Marlin McKeever]], ''58-60'' <br /> |
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'''DL''': [[Mike McKeever]], ''58-60'' <br /> |
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'''DL''': [[Aaron Rosenberg]], ''31-33'' <br /> |
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'''LB''': [[Junior Seau]], ''88-89'' <br /> |
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'''LB''': [[Richard Wood]], ''72-74'' <br /> |
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'''LB''': [[Chris Claiborne]], ''96-98'' <br /> |
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'''DB''': [[Ronnie Lott]],'' 77-80'' <br /> |
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'''DB''': [[Dennis Smith (football player)|Dennis Smith]], ''77-80'' <br /> |
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'''DB''': [[Dennis Thurman]], '' 74-77'' <br /> |
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'''DB''': [[Mark Carrier]], ''87-89'' <br /> |
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'''P''' : Desmond Koch, ''51-53'' <br /> |
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'''KR''': [[Anthony Davis (running back)|Anthony Davis]], ''72-74'' <br /><br /> |
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== USC All-Time Team == |
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<small>Chosen by ''Athlon Sports'' in 2001 [http://www.athlonsports.com/college-football/7989/usc-all-time-team]</small> |
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'''OFFENSE'''<br /> |
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'''WR''': [[Lynn Swann]] ''71-73''<br /> |
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'''WR''': [[Keyshawn Johnson]] ''92-95''<br /> |
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'''TE''': [[Hal Bedsole]] ''61-63''<br /> |
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'''OL''': [[Ron Yary]] ''65-67''<br /> |
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'''OL''': [[Tay Brown]] ''30-32''<br /> |
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'''OL''': [[Tony Boselli]] ''91-94''<br /> |
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'''OL''': [[John Baker]] ''29-31''<br /> |
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'''OL''': [[Brad Budde]] ''76-79''<br /> |
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'''OL''': [[Anthony Munoz]] ''76-79''<br /> |
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'''OL''': [[Bruce Matthews]] ''80-82''<br /> |
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'''QB''': [[Pat Haden]] ''72-74''<br /> |
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'''RB''': [[Mike Garrett]] ''63-65''<br /> |
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'''RB''': [[O.J. Simpson]] ''67-68''<br /> |
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'''RB''': [[Charles White]] ''76-79''<br /> |
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'''RB''': [[Marcus Allen]] ''78-81''<br /> |
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'''PK''': [[Quin Rodriguez]] ''87-90''<br /> |
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'''DEFENSE'''<br /> |
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'''DL''': [[Ernie Smith]] ''30-32''<br /> |
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'''DL''': [[Tim Ryan (American football)|Tim Ryan]] ''86-89''<br /> |
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'''DL''': [[Harry Smith]] ''37-39''<br /> |
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'''DL''': [[Aaron Rosenberg]] ''31-33''<br /> |
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'''LB''': [[Chris Claiborne]] ''96-98''<br /> |
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'''LB''': [[Richard Wood]] ''72-74''<br /> |
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'''LB''': [[Jack Del Rio]] ''81-84''<br /> |
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'''LB''': [[Junior Seau]] ''88-89''<br /> |
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'''DB''': [[Ronnie Lott]] ''77-80''<br /> |
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'''DB''': [[Morley Drury]] ''25-27''<br /> |
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'''DB''': [[Mark Carrier]] ''87-89''<br /> |
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'''DB''': [[Tim McDonald]] ''83-86''<br /> |
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'''P''': [[Des Koch]] ''51-53''<br /> |
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====From the field to the sidelines==== |
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*[[Jeff Fisher]], CB (head coach of the Tennessee Titans) |
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*[[Jack Del Rio]], LB (head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars) |
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*[[Mike Holmgren]], QB (head coach of the Seattle Seahawks; former head coach, [[Green Bay Packers]], [[Super Bowl XXXI]] Champions) |
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*[[Sam Anno]], LB (USC assistant coach) |
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*[[Rocky Seto]], LB (USC assistant coach) |
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*[[Hudson Houck]], OL (offensive line coach of the Miami Dolphins) |
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*[[Jim Fassel]], QB (former head coach, [[New York Giants]], [[Super Bowl]]; offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens) |
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*[[Kennedy Pola]],RB (Running back coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars) |
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====From the field to the broadcast booth==== |
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*[[Frank Gifford]], RB (former [[Monday Night Football]] commentator) |
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*[[Pat Haden]], QB (NBC color commentator for Notre Dame games) |
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*[[Sean Salisbury]], QB (ESPN NFL analyst) |
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*[[Paul McDonald (American football)|Paul McDonald]], QB (color commentator for USC games) |
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*[[Lynn Swann]], WR ([[American Broadcasting Company|ABC Sports]] commentator; ran for [[Governor of Pennsylvania]] and lost to incumbent [[Ed Rendell]]) |
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*[[Petros Papadakis]], RB (FSN commentator) |
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*[[John Jackson (football)]], WR (FSN commentator) |
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*[[Jason Sehorn]], DB (In 2005, Sehorn joined Fox Sports Net, and is currently a panelist on their Sunday NFL pregame show) |
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*[[Bob Chandler]], WR (Los Angeles Raiders broadcast team) |
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*[[Rodney Peete]], QB (panelist on FSN's Best Damn Sports Show Period!) |
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====From the field to the red carpet==== |
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*[[John Wayne]], OL (Hollywood movie star from the 1920s through the 1970s) |
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*[[Ward Bond]], T (Hollywood actor from the 1920s through the 1950s) |
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*[[Aaron Rosenberg]], T (Hollywood director of [[Mutiny on the Bounty]]) |
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==Facilities== |
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===Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum=== |
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[[Image:LA Coliseum gate.jpg|right|thumb|The [[peristyle]] and [[Olympic Torch]] of the Coliseum]] |
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The [[Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum]] is one of the largest stadiums in the U.S. USC has played football in the Coliseum ever since the grand stadium was built in 1923. In fact, the Trojans played in the first varsity football game ever held there (beating [[Pomona College]] 23–7 on [[October 6]], [[1923]]). The Coliseum was the site of the [[1932 Summer Olympics]] and hosted the opening and closing ceremonies and track events of the [[1984 Summer Olympics|1984 Olympic Games]]. Over the years, the Coliseum has been home to many sports teams besides the Trojans, including [[UCLA Bruins Football|UCLA]] football, the NFL's [[Los Angeles Rams]] and [[Oakland Raiders|Raiders]], and [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] baseball, including the [[1959 World Series]]. The Coliseum has hosted various other events, from concerts and speeches to track meets and motorcycle races. The Coliseum has a present full-capacity of 92,000 seats (almost all are chair-back seats). The Coliseum is located on 17 acres in [[Exposition Park (Los Angeles)|Exposition Park]], which also houses museums, gardens and the [[Los Angeles Sports Arena]] [http://usctrojans.cstv.com/trads/usc-m-fb-stad.html]. |
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===Howard Jones Field/Brian Kennedy Field=== |
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The [[University of Southern California]] football team practices on campus at [[Howard Jones Field]], which was expanded in the fall of 1998 to include Brian Kennedy Field. In early 1999, Goux's Gate - named after the popular long-time assistant coach [[Marv Goux]] - was erected at the entrance to the practice fields. |
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==Trojans in the NFL== |
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USC has had more 1st Round [[NFL Draft]] picks (67) than any other team. 162 Trojans have been selected to the NFL [[Pro Bowl]], a Trojan has played in all but two [[Super Bowl]]s. |
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===Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees=== |
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*[[Frank Gifford]], HB (1977) |
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*[[Ron Mix]], OT (1979) |
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*[[Red Badgro|Morris 'Red' Badgro]], E (1981) |
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*[[O.J. Simpson]], RB (1985) |
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*[[Willie Wood]], DB (1989) |
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*[[Anthony Muñoz]], OT (1998) |
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*[[Ronnie Lott]], DB (2000) |
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*[[Lynn Swann]], WR (2001) |
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*[[Ron Yary]], OT (2001) |
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*[[Marcus Allen]], RB (2003) |
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*[[Bruce Matthews (American football player)|Bruce Matthews]],OT,OG,C (2007) |
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===Current Players=== |
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*[[Sam Baker]], OT - [[Atlanta Falcons]] |
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*[[Darnell Bing]], S - [[New York Jets]] |
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*[[John David Booty]], QB - [[Minnesota Vikings]] |
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*[[William Buchanon]], WR - [[Oakland Raiders]] |
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*[[Reggie Bush]], RB - [[New Orleans Saints]] |
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*[[Dominique Byrd]], TE - [[St. Louis Rams]] |
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*[[Chris Cash]], CB - [[free agent]] |
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*[[Matt Cassel]], QB - [[New England Patriots]] |
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*[[Chris Claiborne]], LB - [[free agent]] |
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*[[Shaun Cody]], DT - [[Detroit Lions]] |
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*[[Keary Colbert]], WR - [[Seattle Seahawks]] |
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*[[Fred Davis (tight end)|Fred Davis]], TE - [[Washington Redskins]] |
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*[[Kori Dickerson]], TE - [[Detroit Lions]] |
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*[[Sedrick Ellis]], DT - [[New Orleans Saints]] |
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*[[Justin Fargas]], RB - [[Oakland Raiders]] |
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*[[Gregg Guenther]], TE - [[Tennessee Titans]] |
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*[[Lawrence Jackson]], DE - [[Seattle Seahawks]] |
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*[[Dwayne Jarrett]], WR - [[Carolina Panthers]] |
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*[[Winston Justice]], OT - [[Philadelphia Eagles]] |
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*[[Ryan Kalil]], C - [[Carolina Panthers]] |
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*[[Norm Katnik]], C - [[Minnesota Vikings]] |
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*[[Brian Kelly (football player)|Brian Kelly]], CB - [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] |
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*[[David Kirtman]], RB - [[Seattle Seahawks]] |
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*[[Sammy Knight]], S - [[New York Giants]] |
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*[[Matt Leinart]], QB - [[Arizona Cardinals]] |
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*[[Oscar Lua]], LB - [[New England Patriots]] |
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*[[Deuce Lutui]], OG - [[Arizona Cardinals]] |
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*[[Daylon McCutcheon]], CB - [[Cleveland Browns]] |
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*[[Willie McGinest]], LB - [[Cleveland Browns]] |
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*[[Chris McFoy]], WR - [[Oakland Raiders]] |
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*[[Billy Miller]], TE - [[New Orleans Saints]] |
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*[[Chad Morton]], RB - [[New York Giants]] |
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*[[Carson Palmer]], QB - [[Cincinnati Bengals]] |
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*[[Mike Patterson]], DT - [[Philadelphia Eagles]] |
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*[[Troy Polamalu]], S - [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] |
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*[[Will Poole]], CB - [[Miami Dolphins]] |
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*[[Chilo Rachal]], OG - [[San Francisco 49ers]] |
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*[[Drew Radovich]], OT - [[Minnesota Vikings]] |
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*[[LaJuan Ramsey]], DT - [[Philadelphia Eagles]] |
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*[[Kris Richard]], CB - [[San Francisco 49ers]] |
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*[[Keith Rivers]], MLB - [[Cincinnati Bengals]] |
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*[[Frostee Rucker]], DE - [[Cincinnati Bengals]] |
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*[[Dallas Sartz]], LB - [[Washington Redskins]] |
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*[[Junior Seau]], LB - [[New England Patriots]] |
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*[[Steve Smith (New York Giants)|Steve Smith]], WR - [[New York Giants]] |
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*[[Lofa Tatupu]], LB - [[Seattle Seahawks]] |
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*[[Terrell Thomas]], CB - [[New York Giants]] |
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*[[Kenechi Udeze]], DE - [[Minnesota Vikings]] |
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*[[John Walker (American football)|John Walker]], CB - [[Houston Texans]] |
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*[[Chauncey Washington]], RB - [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] |
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*[[LenDale White]], RB - [[Tennessee Titans]] |
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*[[Mike Williams (wide receiver)|Mike Williams]], WR - [[Tennessee Titans]] |
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*[[Thomas Williams (American football)|Thomas Williams]], LB - [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] |
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*[[Manuel Wright]], DT - [[free agent]] |
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*[[Justin Wyatt]], CB - [[Arizona Cardinals]] |
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==Media== |
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'''Radio flagship:''' [[KSPN (AM)|KSPN]] 710-AM in Los Angeles <br> |
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'''Broadcasters:''' Peter Arbogast (play-by-play), [[Paul McDonald (American football)|Paul McDonald]] (analyst) and [[John Jackson (football)|John Jackson]] (sideline reporter) <br> |
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'''Past broadcasters:''' [[Tom Kelly (announcer)|Tom Kelly]], [[Lee Hamilton (radio)|Lee Hacksaw Hamilton]], [[Tim Ryan (radio)|Tim Ryan]], [[Larry Kahn]], [[Mike Walden]], [[Chick Hearn]], [[Petros Papadakis]], [[Fred Gallagher (radio)|Fred Gallagher]] and [[Mike Lamb]], among the most recent USC radio broadcasters. Until 1995, radio station [[KNX (AM)|KNX]] AM-1070 in Los Angeles was the school's football flagship station. From 2001 to 2006, KMPC AM-1540 was the Trojan's flagship. Pete Arbogast will begin his 14th year as the radio voice of the Trojans in 2008. <br> |
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'''Public address announcer:''' [[Dennis Packer]] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [http://libereya.ru/biblus/nebesa/index.htm ''The battle for skies'' e-book] {{ru icon}} |
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*[[Giles Pellerin]] |
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== Notes == |
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'''a.''' {{Note_label|A|a|none}} Hawaii invited PCC teams to play in the Poi Bowl at the end of the season from 1936 to 1939. Although the College Football Data Warehouse lists the game as a "College Division/Minor Bowl Game", the NCAA as well as USC's own official records list it as simply a regular season game at the end of the season.<ref>[http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/bowls/bowl_results.php?bowlid=238 Poi Bowl Games], College Football Data Warehouse, ''Accessed January 31, 2008.''</ref><ref name=USC2004MediaGuide156>[http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/04-mg-137-211.pdf All-Time USC Record], ''2004 USC Football Media Guide'', USC Athletic Department, pp. 156.</ref><ref name=NCAAbook07>[http://www.ncaa.org/library/records/football/football_records_book/2007/2007_d1_football_records_book.pdf Official 2007 NCAA Division-I Football Records Book], National Collegiate Athletic Association, August 2007.</ref> Thus, in this article the game is not counted in USC's bowl record. |
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== References == |
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{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://usctrojans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/usc-m-footbl-body.html USC Athletic Department website] |
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*[http://www.USCRipsIt.com USCRipsIt.com, another official website of the USC Athletic Department] |
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Revision as of 15:03, 10 October 2008
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| Author | Maxim Kalashnikov |
|---|---|
| Original title | Битва за небеса (Bitva za nebesa) |
| Cover artist | G. Zhivotov |
| Country | Russia |
| Language | Russian |
| Genre | Historical/geopolitical novel |
| Publisher | The Great Resistance |
Publication date | 2000 |
| Pages | 800 |
| ISBN | 5-89747-003-0 |
| Preceded by | The broken sword of the Empire |
| Followed by | The wrath of the orc |
The battle for skies (Russian: Битва за небеса) is a novel by Russian author Maxim Kalashnikov, first published in 2000 by the Great Resistance publisher. It is the second part of Kalashnikov's historical, geopolitical and economical series of novels (the sequel to the broken sword of the Empire).
The battle for skies is essentially the big missing part of the broken sword of the Empire. What the author meant to write about the Cold War but didn't include into the first book. A few changes can yet be seen. Kalashnikov was deeply touched by the Yugoslavian crisis (Operation Allied Force) in 1999. As a result, he wrote the introduction of the second book by exposing his thoughts about this war. Notably, the author draw a distinct parallel between the events in Yugoslavia and the state of affairs in Russia. Kalashnikov was convinced that it was only an exercise for the "Westerners" (NATO country-members), and that the same destiny would await Russia in the close future. [1]
Structure
The Battle for skies is larger than its predecessor. It is divided into four parts :
- Part I: World War IV-the wolf hour. It is essentially a large introduction, which explains the important points of what the author calls "the Fourth World War" (1999-....), using an argumentation structured as a discussion between Maxim Kalashnikov and the Russian economist Mikhail Delyagin. According to the author, NATO had started World War IV with the Operation Allied Force in Yugoslavia. Like the Cold War, it is based on local conflicts (e.g.: Iraq),but it also includes a full scale financial and media global war.
- Part II: The glory of our fathers. This is a historically accurate description of the Cold War from 1945 (Churchil's Operation Unthinkable) to the détente of the 1970s through a Soviet perspective.
- Part III: The "Black Bird" hunters. Here the author continues the history of the Cold War. Yet as Kalashnikov approaches to the end, the writings tend to take a rather fantastic perspective. A parallel universe is modeled where the Soviet Union is ruled by a mystical "Commander in chief", which corresponds in every detail to the Stalin figure.
- Part IV: the Ubercorporation Empire: Memories of the future. This last part is a description of an utopian Russia which has achieved global control after a victory in the Cold War.
References
- ^ The battle for skies ISBN 5-89747-003-0