Cardinal and gold : the oral history of USC Trojans football / Steve Delsohn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Delsohn, Steve, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

University of Southern California--Football--History.

University of Southern California.

Southern California Trojans (Football team)--History.

Southern California Trojans (Football team).

History.

Football.

Physical Description:

325 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Crown/Archetype, 2016.

Summary:

From respected journalist Steve Delsohn comes the true story of the University of Southern California football program, told by those who know it best--USC players, coaches, administrators, and leading sports journalists who have covered the fabled team. Over the years, USC has produced an almost unrivaled level of success: 11 national titles, 38 conference championships, 7 Heisman Trophy winners and 80 All-Americans, while also grooming countless NFL stars. From Todd Marinovich and Keyshawn Johnson to Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart, some of the greatest and most memorable college football players of all time have suited up for the Trojans. And under the leadership of legendary coaches like John Robinson and Pete Carroll, they've played in some of college football's most celebrated big games. At the same time, few big-time football programs are as tumultuous as USC. From battles with the NCAA, to bitter internal conflicts between coaches, players, and administrators, to all-out brawls with hated rivals like Notre Dame, the Trojans' dominance has often gone hand in hand with controversy. This book tells, for the first time, the full and unvarnished story of the USC program at its best and worst. From the dynastic "Tailback U" years of the 1970s, to the dominance of the Carroll years, right through the upheaval of the modern era, it's crammed with behind-the-scenes insight into USC's most iconic moments, players, coaches, and games.--Adapted from dust jacket.

Contents:

The shadow of John McKay : 1976-1977

"Hey, Alabama, we whipped your ass" : 1978-1979

The turbulence begins : 1980-1982

USC in transition, again : 1983-1984

Ted Tollner under fire : 1985-1986

Larry Smith versus his players : 1987-1988

And a freshman shall lead them : 1989

Team turmoil : 1990

Implosion : 1991-1992

John Robinson redux : 1993-1995

The John Robinson-Mike Garrett rift : 1996-1997

The steep descent : 1998-2000

A new messiah named Pete : 2001-2002

Return to glory : 2003-2004

Hollywood's team : 2005

The unforgettable game : January 2006

Dynasty, interrupted : 2006-2008

Carroll's farewell season : 2009

NCAA versus USC : 2010

Chaos and controversy : 2011-2013

Starting over twice : 2014-2015.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9780307888402

0307888401

OCLC:

956382758