USC Trojans football under John Robinson

John Robinson was the coach of the University of Southern California's football team from 1976 to 1982 and 1993 to 1997. He compiled a 104-35-4 record, and was succeeded by Ted Tollner after his first tenure and Paul Hackett after his second term.

Notre Dame
Ricky Bell was held to 75 yards on 21 carries but USC's passing game thrived with Vince Evans completing six of his 14 passes for 106 yards with Randy Simmrin hauling in six passes for 121 yards and Evans' touchdown pass.

1978 Team Players in the NFL

 * Marcus Allen
 * Chip Banks
 * Ronnie Lott
 * Anthony Munoz
 * Charles White
 * Brad Budde
 * Garry Cobb

Notre Dame

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1979 Team Players in the NFL

 * Marcus Allen
 * Chip Banks
 * Joey Browner
 * Ronnie Lott
 * Dennis Smith
 * Jeff Fisher
 * Bruce Matthews
 * Don Mosebar
 * Anthony Munoz
 * Keith Van Horne
 * Charles White

Awards and honors

 * Brad Budde, Lombardi Award
 * Charles White, Heisman Trophy
 * Charles White, Maxwell Award
 * Charles White, Walter Camp Award

Team players drafted into the NFL

 * Ronnie Lott, 1st round, San Francisco 49ers
 * Keith Van Horne, 1st round, Chicago Bears
 * Dennis Smith, 1st round, Denver Broncos
 * Kevin Williams, 7th round, New Orleans Saints
 * Jeff Fisher, 7th round, Chicago Bears
 * Steve Busick, 7th round, Denver Broncos
 * James Hunter, 9th round, Pittsburgh Steelers
 * Eric Scoggins, 12th round, Baltimore Colts

Awards and honors

 * Former USC Trojans player Tay Brown, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame

1981
Running back Marcus Allen had one of the most spectacular seasons in NCAA history. He rushed for 2,342 yards, becoming the first player in NCAA history to rush for over 2,000 yards in one season. He also gained a total of 2,683 offensive yards, led the nation in scoring, and won the Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell Award, and Walter Camp Award and was also the Pac-10 player of the year.

UCLA

 * Source: Eugene Register-Guard

1981 Team Players in the NFL

 * Marcus Allen
 * Chip Banks
 * Joey Browner
 * Keith Browner
 * Fred Cornwell
 * August Curley
 * Byron Darby
 * Jack Del Rio
 * Dennis Edwards
 * Riki Ellison
 * John Harvey
 * Michael Marper
 * Bruce Matthews
 * Don Mosebar
 * Jeff Simmons
 * Tony Slaton
 * Kelly Thomas
 * Joe Turner
 * Troy West

Awards and honors

 * Marcus Allen, Heisman Trophy
 * Marcus Allen, Maxwell Award
 * Marcus Allen, Walter Camp Award
 * Marcus Allen, Pac-10 Player of the Year
 * Marcus Allen, All-Pac 10

1983-1992
John Robinson left USC after the 1982 season to coach the Los Angeles Rams and was succeeded by Ted Tollner. He led the rams to two NFC Championship Games and six playoff appearances. After ten years, he returned to USC, replacing Larry Smith.

Washington State
Statistics
 * Receiving: Johnnie Morton 8 receptions, 229 yards, TD

1993 Team Players in the NFL
The following players were claimed in the 1993 NFL Draft.

1995 Team Players in the NFL
The following players were claimed in the 1996 NFL Draft.

Other NFL players (from different drafts and free agent pickups):
 * John Allred
 * Rashard Cook
 * Brian Kelly
 * Matt Keneley
 * Daylon McCutcheon
 * Billy Miller
 * Chris Miller
 * Larry Parker
 * Darrell Russell