USC Trojans: Ronnie Lott, Reggie Bush, O.J. Simpson, Marcus Allen
In the history of college football, there are not many programs that boast the kind of resume the USC Trojans do. The winners of 11 national titles, the Trojans have seen six (or is it seven?) of their players go on to win the Heisman Trophy while producing an insane amount of All-Americans, 80 if you are counting at home.
Ronnie Lott
A member of the Trojans 1978 national title team, Ronnie Lott may be the baddest defensive back in the history of football. Lott helped the Trojans to two Rose Bowl victories, was an All-American, and had an incredible eight interceptions during the 1980 NCAA season. Not bad for someone who came to the school to play running back.
Reggie Bush
I do not want to hear anything about how the wins were vacated, as well as his Heisman Trophy. When it comes to the best players in the history of college football, Reggie Bush is right up there with any running back you want to throw at the conversation. A two-time national champion and Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year, Bush was the best player in the sport and deserves to be here.
O.J. Simpson
Like Bush, O.J. Simpson is a controversial figure in the history of sports, but this Mount Rushmore is based on what the man did when he wore the USC uniform. Truth be told, Simpson was an absolute playmaker during his time at the school, winning the Heisman Trophy and helping the team to the 1967 national title. A two-time All-American, Simpson led the country in rushing twice.
Marcus Allen
Marcus Allen backed up Charles White on the Trojans’ 1978 national title team, but three years later, he was hoisting the Heisman Trophy in the air. During that 1981 NCAA season, Allen rushed for 2,342 yards, becoming only the second player in college football history to eclipse the 2,000-yard mark. An All-American, Allen’s No. 33 jersey is retired by the school. At the NFL level, he was a Super Bowl MVP for the then-Los Angeles Raiders.