John Robinson, a veteran football coach who led the University of Southern California to four Rose Bowl titles and helped make the Los Angeles Rams into a near-perennial playoff contender in the 1980s,

No matter where John Robinson coached, most known for his stints with USC and the Rams, his players gushed about their connection with the man.

His Trojans won four Rose Bowls during his two stints at Southern California and shared one national championship. He took the Rams to two conference championships.