J. Simpson was an outstanding running back for the USC Trojans. Entering his first season at USC, Simpson had just gotten married. He had been dating Marguerite L. Whitley, and they decided to get married in 1967. Simpson and Whitley were wedded June 14, 1967. They would eventually have three children together (bio.com, n.d.). Despite just marrying his wife, Simpson was outstanding his 1967-1968 season. Not only did he lead the nation in rushing yards, he also led his Trojans to a fourteen to three Rose Bowl National Championship win over Indiana. He received the Walter Camp Award, the Maxwell Award, The Sporting News college player of the year Award (Great Athletes, 2001), and won The Heisman Trophy in his first season with USC (O(renthal) J(ames) Simpson, 2011). He continued his career as a senior with twenty- two touchdowns and 1,709 yards which concluded his career at USC with an outstanding 3,295 yards and thirty- four touchdowns (Libby, 1973, p. 162). Simpson’s college career was one gigantic
J. Simpson was an outstanding running back for the USC Trojans. Entering his first season at USC, Simpson had just gotten married. He had been dating Marguerite L. Whitley, and they decided to get married in 1967. Simpson and Whitley were wedded June 14, 1967. They would eventually have three children together (bio.com, n.d.). Despite just marrying his wife, Simpson was outstanding his 1967-1968 season. Not only did he lead the nation in rushing yards, he also led his Trojans to a fourteen to three Rose Bowl National Championship win over Indiana. He received the Walter Camp Award, the Maxwell Award, The Sporting News college player of the year Award (Great Athletes, 2001), and won The Heisman Trophy in his first season with USC (O(renthal) J(ames) Simpson, 2011). He continued his career as a senior with twenty- two touchdowns and 1,709 yards which concluded his career at USC with an outstanding 3,295 yards and thirty- four touchdowns (Libby, 1973, p. 162). Simpson’s college career was one gigantic