Football great John Robinson, who won two NFC championships with the Los Angeles Rams and guided USC to national prominence, died on November 11 at the age of 89. He died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after having problems with his asthma.
Robinson has resided in Encinitas for the past few years and served as a San Marcos High School director. Football fans are very sad about his death because he was loved for how he changed college and professional football.
John Robinson had a remarkable career. He coached USC to a 104-35-4 record, five conference titles, and four Rose Bowl wins. He later coached the Los Angeles Rams from 1983 to 1991, leading them to six playoff appearances and two NFC Championship games.
RIP to former @uscfb & @RamsNFL Head Coach John Robinson ❤️💛💙
— NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) November 12, 2024
Our @wyche89 & @Mike_Yam share their thoughts on the passing of a legendary name in the football community. pic.twitter.com/eyK4t3Dt88
With a 75-68 record, he won more games than any other Rams coach in team history. Robinson’s success in both college and pro football earned him a spot in the College Football Hall of Fame.
As per Robinson’s wishes, a celebration of life will take place after the college football season. Meanwhile, social media is filled with heartfelt tributes and overwhelming reactions to the loss of this legend.
College Football community reacts to John Robinson’s death
The college football community is mourning the loss of John Robinson. In addition to fans, former players and coaches from USC have been sharing their memories and tributes to him.
@TomJamesLive tweeted, “Stopped in my tracks. 😪 John Robinson was Coach when I became a @uscfb fan. A National Title, Heismans (C.White, M.Allen), multiple Rose Bowls. He will be FOREVER revered. RIP Coach & thank you. ❤️💛✌️”
Stopped in my tracks. 😪
— TOM JAMES! (@TomJamesLive) November 12, 2024
John Robinson was Coach when I became a @uscfb fan. A National Title, Heismans (C.White, M.Allen), multiple Rose Bowls. He will be FOREVER revered. RIP Coach & thank you. ❤️💛✌️ pic.twitter.com/L8fTppxwF8
@AndrewCarrillo0 shared on Twitter, “Today is a difficult day for the UNLV family. Thank you for bringing hope to UNLV Football during your time here in Vegas. Your vision made a lasting impact. Rest in peace, John Robinson. 🏈 🙏”
Today is a difficult day for the UNLV family. Thank you for bringing hope to UNLV Football during your time here in Vegas. Your vision made a lasting impact. Rest in peace, John Robinson. 🏈 🙏 pic.twitter.com/QxRWfruYkw
— Andrew Carrillo (@AndrewCarrillo0) November 12, 2024
@bmarcello noted, “John Robinson, one of USC’s most popular and successful football coaches, died today in Baton Rouge of complications from pneumonia, USC announced. He was 89.”
John Robinson, one of USC's most popular and successful football coaches, died today in Baton Rouge of complications from pneumonia, USC announced. He was 89. pic.twitter.com/UklZJu73ax
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) November 12, 2024
@theScore posted, “Former USC and L.A. Rams coach John Robinson has passed away from complications from pneumonia. He was 89 years old. RIP.”
Former USC and L.A. Rams coach John Robinson has passed away from complications from pneumonia. He was 89 years old. RIP. https://t.co/bhQachYZ18 pic.twitter.com/e4jXpjnId0
— theScore (@theScore) November 12, 2024
RIP to Coach John Robinson who we lost at age 89. Jefferson High School Daly City. Childhood friends of John Madden. First saw him at an NFC Playoff PC at the Embarcadero Hyatt as coach of the Rams before they played the 49ers.
— vernkpix (@vernKPIX) November 12, 2024
Revered as former head coach of the USC Trojans.… pic.twitter.com/7q3gX07R79
For many years as sports reporter in Los Angeles, I was privileged to interview John Robinson, attend his weekly press briefings, watch him coach @uscfb and @RamsNFL He was always pleasure to be around,and one helluva football coach. Saddened tonight to hear of his passing at 89
— Rich Marotta (@boxingrich) November 12, 2024
