John Robinson, talking to Mike Ditka before the 1986 NFC championship game at Soldier Field, was remembered by readers for his character more than his successful coaching with the Rams and Trojans.

It was Coryell who brought the I formation — the greatest running formation — to USC as an assistant under John McKay in 1960. Robinson, who had studied under McKay, perfected it.

John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89.

John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89.

John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89.

John Robinson, who coached his run-oriented USC football team to a national title and the L.A. Rams to two NFL conference championship games, dies at 89.

Same goes for the pros. “John Robinson was hands down my all-time favorite head coach,” former Rams quarterback Jim Everett said. “His ability to communicate with men was a sight to witness.

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 ...

John Robinson, who coached his run-oriented USC football team to a national title and the L.A. Rams to two NFL conference championship games, dies at 89.