John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at USC and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89.
The Rams on Monday confirmed the death of Robinson, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame for his two successful tenures at USC. He died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, of complications from pneumonia, USC said in a release.
Robinson is high on the short list of football coaches who enjoyed significant success in both the college and pro ranks, going 104-35-4 at USC and finishing his NFL career 75-68 with the Rams. He was particularly dominant in bowl games, going 8-1 in the postseason at USC and Robinson moved to the Rams in 1983 and reached the playoffs in six of his first seven seasons, winning four playoff games and advancing to two NFC Championship Games.
Robinson coached USC to seven outstanding seasons, winning the Pac-8 or Pac-10 titles and the Rose Bowl in three of his first four years in charge. His 1978 team was named national champions by the UPI coaches' poll, while Bear Bryant's Alabama won the AP title.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'John Malkovich isn't me': John Malkovich remembers 'Being John Malkovich'The title star of 'Being John Malkovich' looks back on the 'iffy call' to make the movie that would introduce audiences to future Oscar winners Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman.
Read more »
USC Trojans vs. Rutgers Injury Update: USC's Nate Clifton Carted to Locker RoomThe USC Trojans are facing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in week nine of the season. USC defensive lineman Nate Clifton was carted into the locker room while Rutgers star running back Kyle Monangai exited the game for a few plays before returning.
Read more »
USC Trojans' Quarterback Miller Moss Is Not The Problem With USC FootballUSC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss is following in the footsteps of the sport's giant quarterbacks. While Moss hasn't been perfect by any stretch of the imagination, no quarterback is. It's time to be honest about the issues plaguing USC football.
Read more »
USC Trojans Recruiting: Four-Star Defensive Lineman Braeden Jones Commits to USCDespite the USC Trojans' overtime loss to No. 3 Penn State, USC coach Lincoln Riley and his staff secured the commitment of four-star defensive line recruit Braeden Jones over Michigan and Ohio State.
Read more »
USC Trojans vs. Rutgers: Running Back Kyle Monangai Massive Test For USC Run DefenseThe USC Trojans have only allowed two 100-yard rushers through seven games this season. They've lost both times that has happened. This week against Rutgers, the USC Trojans defense faces one of the best running backs in college football, Kyle Monangai.
Read more »
USC Trojans, Washington Huskies Prediction: USC In Danger of Another Road Upset?The USC Trojans travel to Seattle to play the Washington Huskies on Saturday evening. Can the Trojans finally win a road game in 2024?
Read more »