Keyshawn Johnson Reacts To Death Of Legendary USC Head Coach
11/11/2024 08:40 PM
Former USC and Los Angeles Rams head coach John Robinson died Monday at age 89.
Robinson won 104 of 143 games over two successful stints as USC's coach. Near the end of his second tenure, the Trojans won the Rose Bowl behind a standout season from Keyshawn Johnson.
According to USC, Robinson died from complications from pneumonia in Baton Rouge. Johnson responded to his former coach's passing on social media.
"RIP Coach! If it wasn't for you I wouldn't have had the opportunity to live the Dream I've been living," Johnson wrote on social media.
Rip Coach!
— Keyshawn Johnson (@keyshawn) November 12, 2024
If it wasn't for you I wouldn't have had the opportunity to live the Dream I've been living 🙏🏾#FightOnForeverpic.twitter.com/3VzdM4goyO
Robinson coached USC from 1976 to 1982 before going to the NFL. He led the Rams to playoff appearances in six of his first seven seasons and left with a franchise-record 75 wins surpassed by Sean McVay this season.
In 1993, Robinson returned to USC. He led the Trojans to three straight bowl victories, improving his bowl record to 7-1 with the program. Robinson won five Pac-12 titles behind 24 first-team All-Americans.
Johnson, the last wide receiver selected with the No. 1 overall pick, was one of 22 first-round picks to play under Robinson at USC. The three-time Pro Bowler won a Super Bowl during his 11-year NFL career before becoming a TV analyst.
Robinson coached UNLV for six seasons and returned to USC as the athletic director. He was a senior consultant for the 2019 LSU team that won the national championship.
"Football lost a legend today," UNLV Director of Athletics Erick Harper said in a school statement. "Coach Robinson was revered by his players, peers, fans and co-workers. He led a wonderful life on and off the football field at so many places, including here at UNLV as both a coach and administrator. Our thoughts and prayers go out to John's family as we remember all that he did for the sport nationally and right here in Las Vegas."
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