A tough, bruising tailback, he set U.S.C.’s career rushing record. But he also dealt with drug and alcohol abuse and, later, dementia.
Category: University of Southern California
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Charles White, Heisman Winner With a Difficult Second Act, Dies at 64
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Caleb Williams Wins the Heisman Trophy
The New York Times – Sports:The quarterback led U.S.C. to 11 wins, the Trojans’ best season since 2017.
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Georgia, Michigan, T.C.U., Ohio State Are Playoff Semifinalists
The New York Times – Sports:Alabama, despite lobbying by its coach, Nick Saban, was left out for the second time under the four-team playoff format. Instead, Georgia will play Ohio State and Michigan will play Texas Christian in the semifinals.
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Utah Injects Twist Into Playoff Race by Downing U.S.C. for Pac-12 Title
The New York Times – Sports:Southern California entered the Pac-12 championship game with expectations of a College Football Playoff berth. It lost in a rout, and gave new hope to teams like Ohio State and Alabama.
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U.S.C., Backed by Its Big Name, Makes Case for National Title Run
The New York Times – Sports:Southern California earned a trip to the Pac-12 Conference championship game with a rivalry win over U.C.L.A., giving it a chance to state its case for the College Football Playoff.
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A Cinematic Los Angeles Apartment With Nods to David Bowie
The New York Times – T Magazine:The designer Tiffany Howell transformed a well-loved home once shared by her clients with their many college roommates into a sophisticated ’70s-inspired sanctuary.
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U.C.L.A. Faces Judgment Day with U.C. Regents, and Perhaps Lawmakers
The New York Times – Sports:Leaders of the University of California system are considering whether to block U.C.L.A.’s move to the Big Ten. The lawmaker who touched off national changes in endorsement deals is watching, too.