Tailback U
"Tailback U" is a nickname of the University of Southern California, which under legendary college football coach John McKay ('60-'75) and successor John Robinson ('76-'82) began turning out an assembly line of top-rated players in the tailback position as well as a number of college football national championships.
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University of Southern California - College football - John McKay - John Robinson - Tailback
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Coach McKay's play calling emphasized and refined the run, taking full advantage of his quality backs -a trend followed by his former offensive coordinator and immediate successor, John Robinson.
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The era of Tailback U ('60-'82) turned out impressive results:
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Heisman Trophy winners (4)
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- Mike Garrett - 1965
- O.J. Simpson - 1968
- Charles White - 1979
- Marcus Allen - 1981
- O.J. Simpson - 1967
- Anthony Davis - 1974
- Ricky Bell - 1976
- 1962
- 1967
- 1972
- 1974
- 1978
- 2005
Heisman runner-ups (3)
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National championships (6)
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