A game for the ages! Keith Jackson's final game of his amazing broadcasting career and he goes on to say it was the most amazing game he had ever done. Hook em'!
Texas had the best secondary in history that year. Michael Huff (starter for Raiders), Cedric Griffin (starter for Vikings), Michael Griffin (starter for Titans) and Tarell Brown (starter for 49ers). Just NASTY. I remember how highly anticipated this game was leading up to it because of the level of talent on both teams. The game actually lived up to its hype and has gone down in history as one of the best ever.
To quote a great movie "This is the most beautiful thing these eyes have ever seen."- Rudy. Best sports moment in my life, watched every Texas game since I was 5 years old I'm now 24 HOOK EM' \m/
This game proves why the Heisman trophy should be awarded after every game is over. To see how the "top performers" perform under the biggest lights. Reggie crumbled under the spotlight while Vince rose.
A lot of University of Texas Alumni will not like this, but the 2005 team was MUCH better than the 1969 team. Schedule was much harder, and they matched against the VERY powerful USC Trojans! 1 against 2, both undefeated - the way it should be! USC very classy.
Greatest game ive ever seen and not a fan of either team. One of the few times where the game lived up to the hype. USC was probably the better tram, but Vince's effort that night was superhuman. Amazing game.
After that 4th and 2 stop by Texas I knew the Longhorns had it, my Mom went there and I'm sure my neighbors in California at the time knew it.. haha. Incredible game, Proud to be a Longhorn as well class of 2010!
In any other game it would have been a great game, but Vince dominated that game. Throw in Bush's bonehead try at a lateral when USC was heading for at least another field goal and he just couldn't measure up.
It was like the aura of invisibility of USC was gone after this loss. Yes they won 3 straight Rose Bowl games against Michigan, Illinois & Penn St. BUT losses to UCLA, Stanford, Oregon St. cost them opportunities to play the NC game during the 2006-08 seasons.
And in the DVD of this game, we hear Texas' Offensive Coordinator and Mack Brown talk about how they crushed Vince's style of play until midway thru the 2004 season, and finally let him go. "And we started winning." Du-uh.
Everyone complaining about "times out" is complaining about Keith Jackson one of the most legendary broadcasters of all time -- and he is technically correct: it's like "postmasters general" or "attorneys general" but almost no one uses it
start watching from about 1:04:40 , Usc scores td and goes up by 12...looks like its surely over...but NO!! VINCE and Lendale whites inability to get one yard..haha USC was celebrating..hahhahahhah
It is disappointing to see what Vince Young is now, his effort in this game was unbelievable, *INCREDIBLE GAME*. What hurt him was his horrible attitude & his incredibly awkward mechanics.
dimitri richardson You must not have lived through it. USC was being called the best college team ever. And they were basically playing at home. There were two Heisman winners on the field and neither was even the best player in the game. The tension was incredible. And, finally, Young's game was other worldly.
I see where you are coming from, but the game was kind of sloppy, a few bad calls or mistakes by coaches. Texas played a good game but USC kind of gave it away at the same time. The bush lateral and the face mask at 1:24:14 those were huge. Both teams started off annoyingly slow. USC's defense was not the greatest that season. Texas' kicker missed an extra point and a 31 yard field goal.
+AJ GK The first half really wasn't that good but the second half was absolutely fantastic. The USC offense with its two Heisman winners did everything that is normally necessary to win (gave USC a 12 point lead with 5 minutes to play) and secure its status as the greatest dynasty ever, but one man (Young) had other ideas and almost single-handedly scored 15 straight points to win for the other undefeated team that had been overlooked the whole year because USC hadn't lost a game for two seasons.
I just have a handful of games in my mind that were better played then this game. USC's defense was ordinary. They gave up 42 points to Fresno State for crying out loud.
+AJ GK that game was just as good, but the tiebreaker is the fact that this is the Rose Bowl, the "grandaddy of them all", and on top of that it is #1 vs #2 for the national title. The other game was an early-season game in Columbus at the Horseshoe.
+jmoody4138 Well, obviously. Bush should of been on the outside as a pitch option. That clears out a linebacker or two to counter the pitch or toss. But, LenDale goes up the middle so, it was automatically known as a dive or power run.
I thought juniors LenDale White & Reggie Bush should've stayed for their senior seasons. Why would you leave after losing the NC game in heartbreaking fashion? Just imagine what the 2007 NFL Draft class could've been like.
RIP Keith Jackson & John Saunders
the greatest college football game ever.
Jean H Pierre
Jean H Pierre No, Alabama vs Texas A&M is the greatest game ever player. Johnny is the best college Qb ever. Look what he did in his two years.
+Jean H Pierre Arkansas vs Texas was the best
LOL your joking right?
so..what is the greatest game ever in College Football.
A game for the ages! Keith Jackson's final game of his amazing broadcasting career and he goes on to say it was the most amazing game he had ever done. Hook em'!
Can't even get mad Texas won this game as a SC fan... Best game I've seen ever
Texas had the best secondary in history that year. Michael Huff (starter for Raiders), Cedric Griffin (starter for Vikings), Michael Griffin (starter for Titans) and Tarell Brown (starter for 49ers). Just NASTY.
I remember how highly anticipated this game was leading up to it because of the level of talent on both teams. The game actually lived up to its hype and has gone down in history as one of the best ever.
To quote a great movie "This is the most beautiful thing these eyes have ever seen."- Rudy. Best sports moment in my life, watched every Texas game since I was 5 years old I'm now 24 HOOK EM' \m/
i live a street above the rose bowl, and when vince young scored, it was by far the loudest I had ever heard anything from the Rose Bowl.
I was at this game and when Vince scored that final touchdown, I have never heard anything louder in my life than the roar of that crowd...
This game proves why the Heisman trophy should be awarded after every game is over. To see how the "top performers" perform under the biggest lights. Reggie crumbled under the spotlight while Vince rose.
greatest college game of all time
A lot of University of Texas Alumni will not like this, but the 2005 team was MUCH better than the 1969 team. Schedule was much harder, and they matched against the VERY powerful USC Trojans! 1 against 2, both undefeated - the way it should be! USC very classy.
1:35:38. "You got my baby, You got my heart V"
As a USC fan this hurts a lot. Watching this again makes you think USC is going to win but respect for Vince Young for taking over.
I was 10 when this game was played.... Now that I've commited to UT, I love watching this game. Great game, i love this game.
Greatest game ive ever seen and not a fan of either team. One of the few times where the game lived up to the hype. USC was probably the better tram, but Vince's effort that night was superhuman. Amazing game.
Nice to see a Championship game where both teams came to play. Great game. USC FIGHT ON!
After that 4th and 2 stop by Texas I knew the Longhorns had it, my Mom went there and I'm sure my neighbors in California at the time knew it.. haha. Incredible game, Proud to be a Longhorn as well class of 2010!
800th win with a Rose Bowl. You betcha!
In any other game it would have been a great game, but Vince dominated that game. Throw in Bush's bonehead try at a lateral when USC was heading for at least another field goal and he just couldn't measure up.
Keith Jackson cuts the best promo in the history of televised sports at 32:50
Three bitter USC fans disliked this great video.
It was like the aura of invisibility of USC was gone after this loss. Yes they won 3 straight Rose Bowl games against Michigan, Illinois & Penn St. BUT losses to UCLA, Stanford, Oregon St. cost them opportunities to play the NC game during the 2006-08 seasons.
I was having a Goddamn heart attack at 1:29.
hmm i know its too late but USC should have invested more monies in a DLine
I was lucky enough to be there....what a night!!! Hook'EM Horns!!!
I heard that!!!
And in the DVD of this game, we hear Texas' Offensive Coordinator and Mack Brown talk about how they crushed Vince's style of play until midway thru the 2004 season, and finally let him go. "And we started winning." Du-uh.
Poor Brian Cushing got used this game.
Man there were a lot of first round picks that are bust or not starting but Micheal Huff is a boss
Everyone complaining about "times out" is complaining about Keith Jackson one of the most legendary broadcasters of all time -- and he is technically correct: it's like "postmasters general" or "attorneys general" but almost no one uses it
No, he’s wrong, because in American and Canadian English, timeout is a single word.
Gotta love Keith, but he makes Vince sound so ordinary. He's destroying USC by himself!
Hook 'em
start watching from about 1:04:40 , Usc scores td and goes up by 12...looks like its surely over...but NO!! VINCE and Lendale whites inability to get one yard..haha
USC was celebrating..hahhahahhah
It is disappointing to see what Vince Young is now, his effort in this game was unbelievable, *INCREDIBLE GAME*. What hurt him was his horrible attitude & his incredibly awkward mechanics.
And having a Coach who absolutely hated him.
Isaac Gomez That played a huge part as well, Fisher was never truly behind Young, in the draft he wanted Leinart.
THEAW3SOM3BOSS3 Yupp, put him on the Texans, which they promised they would do, and he's still playing and a future HOF.
Isaac Gomez HOF is a stretch but him in Houston with Kubiak coaching he would be a solid quarterback right now.
THEAW3SOM3BOSS3 HOF is exactly what he would be if not lied to and deceived.
tbh don't see how this was " the greatest game ever"
dimitri richardson You must not have lived through it. USC was being called the best college team ever. And they were basically playing at home. There were two Heisman winners on the field and neither was even the best player in the game. The tension was incredible. And, finally, Young's game was other worldly.
I see where you are coming from, but the game was kind of sloppy, a few bad calls or mistakes by coaches. Texas played a good game but USC kind of gave it away at the same time. The bush lateral and the face mask at 1:24:14 those were huge. Both teams started off annoyingly slow. USC's defense was not the greatest that season. Texas' kicker missed an extra point and a 31 yard field goal.
+AJ GK The first half really wasn't that good but the second half was absolutely fantastic. The USC offense with its two Heisman winners did everything that is normally necessary to win (gave USC a 12 point lead with 5 minutes to play) and secure its status as the greatest dynasty ever, but one man (Young) had other ideas and almost single-handedly scored 15 straight points to win for the other undefeated team that had been overlooked the whole year because USC hadn't lost a game for two seasons.
I just have a handful of games in my mind that were better played then this game. USC's defense was ordinary. They gave up 42 points to Fresno State for crying out loud.
+AJ GK that game was just as good, but the tiebreaker is the fact that this is the Rose Bowl, the "grandaddy of them all", and on top of that it is #1 vs #2 for the national title. The other game was an early-season game in Columbus at the Horseshoe.
stop whining. half of the OU roster are from texas anyway. When there's no more room in Texas...Texans will walk in Sooner territory ;)
19 seconds away from being the greatest team ever
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Crazy game! USC should of kept Reggie Bush in for that 4th&2
They should have kept him in but only as a decoy because White is a better power back
+jmoody4138 Well, obviously. Bush should of been on the outside as a pitch option. That clears out a linebacker or two to counter the pitch or toss. But, LenDale goes up the middle so, it was automatically known as a dive or power run.
1:39:22 lmfao, but great game
I thought juniors LenDale White & Reggie Bush should've stayed for their senior seasons. Why would you leave after losing the NC game in heartbreaking fashion? Just imagine what the 2007 NFL Draft class could've been like.
+Edward Richardson Young left too... I would've liked a rematch of the three of them again.
announcer said "times out" so many times I almost punched my screen...its "time outs"!!!
It's actually times out.
@@vonstev1668It’s actually not, if we’re referring to American and Canadian English.
Flag Waving Fail at 1:39:22
hmm thats fix
why are all college football play-by-play guys terrible on abc.
He couldnt read or write and did so poorly on the Wonderlic but man did VY have an amazing game that night!
He understood a playbook. And when he didn't he was one of the best at improvising