1998 USC SPRING FOOTBALL SQUAD BREAKDOWN RETURNING SQUADMEN (79) OFFENSE (26) Mike Bastianelli, WR* KEN BOWEN, OT* . [3] USC entered the game ranked 112th among 112 Division I-A schools in net rushing yards. USC entered the preseason with 75 players from its 1996 squad that went a disappointing 66; it returned starters at 14 positions, eight on offense and six on defense along with both the punter and placekicker. We botched everything [. MacKenzie, M. rush for 7 yards to the ND22 (Guilbeaux,Benny;Harper, Deveron). R. JAY SOWARD, WR* (11) Milt Tenopir - Assistant Coach. MacKenzie, M. rush for 1 yard to the ND8 (Howard, Bobbie;Bryant, Lamont). Troy Garner, WR* MacKenzie, M. rush for loss of 1 yard to the ND26 (Ferrer, Joe). Turner Gill - Assistant Coach. See USCs all-time offense and all-time defense. Football vs Notre Dame on 10/18/1997 - Box Score - USC Athletics We choked in a thousand areas [. MacKenzie, M. rush for no gain to the ND44 (Bennett, Corey). 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. 2023 Football Roster - University of North Carolina Athletics Washington, D. rush for 2 yards to the USC25 (Howard, Bobbie). Van Raaphorst pass incomplete to Miller, Billy. A general view of the statue of former Kansas Jayhawks head coach Phog Allen at Phog Allen Fieldhouse. No. Washington, D. rush for 6 yards to the USC31 (Friday, Jimmy;Guilbeaux,Benny). Buy Tickets. Look for plenty of excitement over the next few years from skill players like QB Tyler Watts, RB Shontua Ray and WRs Freddie Milons and Eric Locke. Sermons, Rodney rush for 18 yards to the USC43 (Edison, Jarvis). We botched everything [. The Trojans were able to respond in the second quarter, tying the score, 77, with 13:42 left in the half. It runs from Thursday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 28. . Powlus, Ron pass complete to Stokes, Clement for 3 yards to the USC17 (Simmons, Antuan). MacKenzie ran for 104 yards in 19 carries and two touchdowns. We did it again to ourselves on offense. No hyperbole. June 21, 1999 . Fox, John pass complete to Iacenda, Ted for 5 yards to the USC22 (Howard, Bobbie;Covington,Ivory). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Print; Grid; Text; Choose A Location: Go; Season. Ohio State First to 90 First-Round NFL Draft Picks 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 65 record and tied for fifth place in the Pacific-10 Conference with a 44 conference record; despite a qualifying record, the Trojans were not invited to a bowl game. The Trojans running game continued to be a non-factor, totaling 31 yards at approximately one yard per carry. Fox, John pass complete to Harris, Antoine for 22 yards to the ND22, 1ST DOWN USC (Sanders, A'Jani). Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAF players on CBSSports.com. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Read more about our data coverage. [21] The game allowed them to rise to 109th in rushing offense. 9 plays , 44 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. Making a dive for Davis is defensive end Ernie Hughes (95), while trailing the play is end Tony Zappala, (39). The Trojans were able to respond in the second quarter, tying the score, 77, with 13:42 left in the half. [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. Cengia, Scott kickoff 50 yards to the USC15, Soward, R. Jay return 14 yards to the USC29 (Goode, Ty). When a kick really mattered, Frank Jordan made it for USC. Powlus, Ron pass incomplete to Nelson, Raki. 2023 USC Football Spring Roster. Its a shame our photo library couldnt find a photo for Chris Limuhelu, because he was easily the best kicker in the Pac-8 in the first half of the 1970s, playing for multiple all-time-great USC teams. PENALTY USC illegal procedure 5 yards to the USC14. MacKenzie, M. rush for 6 yards to the USC46, 1ST DOWN USC (Minor, Kory). Print. The 1997 Florida State Seminoles football team represented Florida State University in the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Trojans had a top 10-ranked recruiting class with 18 high school players and two transfer players from junior college programs; 16 of the 20 incoming players were All-Americans at previous levels. Dave Waymer (34) of the Irish cannot block the kick. Mike Van Raaphorst, QB*# (2) Visit ESPN to view the USC Trojans team roster for the current season These are the tough decisions we had to make. Coliseum, Nov. 30, 1974. "[11] With a slight quarterback controversy, the Irish next faced Boston College. The easy choice is also a just and satisfying one to make. 5 plays , 6 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. David Pratchard, OG*# (1) USC unofficially has 89 scholarship players, which is four over the FBS limit of 85. Lou Gehrig, Howard Jones, Babe Ruth. Denson, Autry rush for 13 yards to the ND47, 1ST DOWN ND (McCutcheon, D.). MacKenzie, M. rush for 9 yards to the USC44 (Bryant, Lamont). 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. George Darlington - Assistant Coach. 12 plays , 56 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. April 30, 2023 12:24 pm CT. Matt Landers spent just one year with Arkansas. 3 plays , 2 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. Simon Barnett /Allsport. Southern Californias Anthony Davis breaks into the clear and races 102 yards for a touchdown against Notre Dame to start off a 49-point second half that brought USC a 55-24 victory, in Los Angeles. Women's Water Polo | April 26, 2023. Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00, ND ball on ND35. Abrams, Adam field goal attempt from 42 GOOD, clock 05:06. 2023 USC Trojans football team - Wikipedia With a renewed running game, the Irish beat the struggling Panthers by 24,[10] however, with the offense struggling once again in their next game, a loss to rival University of Southern California (USC), the Irish hit, what was called, "rock bottom. David X. PENALTY USC personal foul 15 yards to the USC36, 1ST DOWN ND. 4; 4th QB overall drafted No. Wagner started all four seasons at Arkansas and at 6-foot-8, 320 pounds, he has the prototypical size for the position in the pros (wrestling, too . He would leave Notre Dame with 20individual records, including career passing yards, attempts, completions and touchdowns, all marks that would finally be eclipsed almost ten years later by future Irish quarterback Brady Quinn. It was one of the most disappointing running performances Ive been involved with. First Last Height lbs. Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports. [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. The team made progress, gaining 123 yards in net rushing. John Fox fumbled a snap that led to Washington State's third touchdown. 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. Buy Tickets. 1997 Football Roster - University of North Carolina Athletics The Gators are one of three programs to achieve the mark with Michigan and USC; Fourth-straight year a Gator has been drafted in the first round Kaiir Elam (2022), Kyle Pitts and Kadarius Toney (2021), CJ Henderson (2020) 1st SEC QB drafted No. His longevity a decade and a half at the helm and his success against an iconic Notre Dame coach, Ara Parseghian, clearly vault him to No. [16], By the end of the season, Powlus set a single season Irish record for pass attempts and completions. Go; Season Record. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Football Roster Schedule News Stats Additional Links. [2], The Seminoles defeated the Trojans, 147, in a competitive, defense-oriented game. The Trojans defeated the Ducks 28-6. USC had 10 penalties for 92 yards, often placing the offense in long second down situations. 1997 USC Football Schedule. If only two can make the cut, that means two of these four legends Howard Jones, John McKay, John Robinson, and Pete Carroll have to be excluded. PENALTY USC illegal procedure 5 yards to the ND42. 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. Players in CAPITAL LETTERS = 1997 starters (with number of starts) #1997 part-time starters . Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [1][3], ++ indicates that the player is a transfer who is ineligible to play 2007 season but is allowed to practice with scout team [2] Kelly broke up four passes, made five tackles and had an interception that was wiped out by an offside penalty against USC. .] Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Cornerback Daylon McCutcheon was used successfully on offensive plays, taking advantage of his overall athletic abilities. Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Mekhi Blackmon had support from a lot of key #Vikings decision-makers. The concern started to focus on the offensive line, as Delon Washington rushed for 20 yards in eight carries; and given an opportunity, freshman Malaefou MacKenzie managed only 14 yards in 11 carries. [18], The Trojans defense made seven sacks and forced Cal to punt eight times in a 27-17 victory. [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. (AP Photo/Jeff Robbins, File). #SKOL. 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. The next week, at Purdue, though the Irish had 457total yards, they only managed 17points. Ryan Abraham (@insidetroy) March 22, 2022. However, the two on this list were even greater and contain more importance in the larger story of USC athletics. R. Jay Soward returned the second half kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, spurring a USC rally. 1. Denson, Autry rush for 9 yards to the USC25, 1ST DOWN ND (Morton, Chad;Jefferson, C.). ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Kevin McLaughlin, WR* . Hide/Show Additional Information For Jake Smith USC entered the preseason with 75 players from its 1996 squad that went a disappointing 66; it returned starters at 14 positions, eight on offense and six on defense along with both the punter and placekicker. Lonnie Ford, TE* 5 plays , 40 yards Time of Possession: 15:00. Jackson,Jarious rush for 1 yard to the USC30, 1ST DOWN ND (Larry, Lawrence). [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. The official 1997 Football Roster for the University of North Carolina Heels [4] With the close win, the Irish showed their weakness and dropped a spot in the national ranking. 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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. News Ticker. 3 days. Oct 28, 1967; Los Angeles, CA. [3], Next hosted UNLV of the Western Athletic Conference, under head coach Jeff Horton. Fox, John pass incomplete to Garner, Troy. The ESPN High School Football Kickoff series returns for its 13th year this season. This college football 1990s season article is a stub. This page is not available in other languages. 1997 South Carolina Gamecocks football team - Wikipedia Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. 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. Denson, Autry rush for no gain to the USC31 (Cusano, Mark;Perry, George). [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. Matt McShane, C 14 plays , 77 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. Rendon, Adam kickoff 54 yards to the ND11, Driver, Tony return 7 yards to the ND18 (Ohalete, I.). It was Toledo's second season as the UCLA head coach. pic.twitter.com/bVZPjAdohT, Reign of Troy (@ReignofTroy) January 23, 2017. Powlus, Ron pass incomplete to Denvir, Mike. 1997 South Carolina Gamecocks Roster | College Football at Sports He signed for a guaranteed $225,000, making him the highest-paid of the Raiders' nondrafted signees. Dan Young - Assistant Coach. MacKenzie, M. rush for 5 yards to the USC40 (Howard, Bobbie). Washington, D. rush for 3 yards to the ND0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:30. University of Southern California place kicker Frank Jordan (3) gets off a 37-yard field goal with just two seconds left to give USC a 27-25 victory over Notre Dame at the Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, Nov. 25, 1978. Barry, Ken rush for 5 yards to the USC17 (Cook, Rashard). Or write about sports? Washington, D. rush for no gain to the USC20 (Bryant, Lamont). 2: SAM BARRY, ALL-TIME ASSISTANT COACH NO. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Though backup quarterback Jarious Jackson played 21 downs, Powlus led the Irish with 267passing yards to rout the Eagles and put the Irish offense back on track. [18] California receiver Bobby Shaw, who entered the game leading the nation, finished with five catches for 98 yards and one touchdown. Story Links With three-time MPSF Women's Coach of the Year Marko Pintaric leading the way, USC women's water polo has landed six Trojans on the 2023 All-MPSF honor roll. - 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. 12 plays , 82 yards Time of Possession: 0:00. [. Pete Carroll and John Robinson were undeniably great. However, the running game did not produce, totaling 25 yards with starting tailback Washington going for only 16 yards in 18 carries. Marty King (4) holds. Brent McCaffrey, OT [10], Opening Pac-10 Conference play, the USC hosted the Washington State Cougars under coach Mike Price. 2021 USC Football Roster. 1997 USC Trojans Roster - College Football at Sports-Reference.com The Irish began the Davie era at home, playing Georgia Tech in the newly renovated Notre Dame Stadium. Former Arkansas wideout Matt Landers signs with Seattle Overall 6-5 . SHARE. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Print. All rights reserved. [24], The victory was coach John Robinson's 100th college victory.[25]. The offensive line reacted by inscribing the number "112" on their wrist bands before the game. Some things communication-wise broke down. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill). Go To Coaching Staff. [21] The game allowed them to rise to 109th in rushing offense. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Johnson, Mal. 1: MARV GOUX. [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. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Denson, Autry for loss of 3 yards to the ND30 (Gibson, David). The Trojans entered the game as 25-point favorites against the Rebels. The official 2023 Football Roster for the Arizona State University Sun Devils . Smith, Hunter punt 59 yards to the USC26, Morton, Chad return 3 yards to the USC29 (Minor, Kory), PENALTY USC illegal block 10 yards to the USC19, 1st and 10, USC ball on USC19. Fox, John pass incomplete to Soward, R. Jay. [2] USC brought in Hue Jackson as the new Offensive coordinator; Jackson had previously served as offensive coordinator for California under Steve Mariucci, who had been hired to coach the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. Denson, Autry rush for 3 yards to the ND22 (Cook, Rashard). Nothing more needs to be said. [7] USC had two more drives, with the second reaching the Florida State 26-yard line before turning the ball over on downs. Find out more. [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. The . R. Jay Soward caught two touchdown passes of 33 and 65 yards from John Fox; LaVale Woods rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns. [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. Allyson Felix Field at Loker Track Stadium & Colich Center. Do you have a sports website? [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. Powlus, Ron pass complete to Johnson, Mal. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. We had to put Charles White and O.J. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. [8] USC entered the game favored by a touchdown, and with a 10-game winning streak against Washington State, since 1986, and a home winning streak stretching back to 1957. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Denson, Autry rush for 5 yards to the USC40, 1ST DOWN ND (Gibson, David;Cook, Rashard). number of starts). 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. An elite and memorably impactful punter for elite and memorably imposing USC teams.

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