Hey everyone, so today I wanted to talk about my little project diving into the 2015 USC football season. It all started when I was cleaning out some old files and stumbled upon a bunch of notes I had jotted down back then. I was totally hooked on college football, and USC was my team, you know?
Getting StartedetratSd
First off, I searched online for anything about "USC 2015 football." I didn't want to just rely on my memory, wanted some solid facts, right? I ended up finding the USC Athletics website, which had all the official stats from that season. It was like hitting the jackpot! They had everything there - rushing, passing, receiving, kickoffs, punts, you name it.
Gathering the Data
I started copying down all the stats I could find. Then I went on to check out other websites. There were a few places like ESPN that had similar stuff. I made sure to grab stats from a couple of different sources, just to make sure everything matched up.
Putting It All Together
Once I had all these numbers, I wanted to organize them in a way that made sense. So, I made a simple spreadsheet. I put in all the players' names, their positions, and all their stats from the season. It was cool to see it all laid out like that, kind of like putting together a puzzle.
Diving Deeper
- I also found out that USC's record that year was 8-5.
- They lost to Wisconsin in their last game, 23-21. That was a tough one.
- Their conference record was 6-3 in the Pac-12 South Division.
- Steve Sarkisian was the head coach, but he only coached part of the season. His record was 3-2.
Interesting Finds
Here's where it got really interesting. I learned that USC has won 11 national championships in football. That's a lot! And they've had 8 Heisman Trophy winners, which is more than any other school. Three of those Heisman winners were from 2002 to 2005 - Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart, and Reggie Bush.
The "Trojan" Name
One thing I found that I thought was pretty cool was the story behind the "Trojan" name. Apparently, this guy Owen Bird came up with it. He said, "'Trojan' to me means that no matter what the situation, what the odds or what the conditions..." Basically, it means never giving up, no matter what. I thought that was a great way to describe the team's spirit.
Wrapping Up
Realizations
Looking back at all this, it's crazy how much history and information is packed into one football season. I started this just wanting to organize some old notes, and I ended up learning a ton about USC football and the 2015 season. It just goes to show, you never know what you'll find when you start digging into something you're passionate about. This whole thing really reminded me why I love college football so much. It's not just about the games, but the stories, the history, and the spirit of the teams. Go Trojans!
