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'''CAREER HIGHLIGHTS'''
 
'''CAREER HIGHLIGHTS'''
 
* Lettered as defensive lineman in 1965,66. Playing under [[Prothro, Tommy| Coach Tommy Prothro]].
 
* Lettered as defensive lineman in 1965,66. Playing under [[Prothro, Tommy| Coach Tommy Prothro]].

Latest revision as of 09:57, 9 November 2017

Sons of Westwood: Bruin Legends

TERRY DONAHUE

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Lettered as defensive lineman in 1965,66. Playing under Coach Tommy Prothro.
  • During those two seasons, Donahue started all 21 games and the Bruins compiled a record of 17-3-1, including a memorable upset of unbeaten Michigan State in the 1966 Rose Bowl.

COACHING HIGHLIGHTS

  • Was the longest tenured head coach for UCLA, leading the Bruins for 20 years from 1976 to 1995.
  • Compiled a record of 151-74-8 (0.665)
  • His teams went to 13 Bowl games, including eight straight appearances and four Rose Bowl appearances. This was a record at the time. The Bruins won eight straight Bowl games.
  • The Bruins won or shared five Pac-10 championships during his tenure.
  • His teams ranked in the Top 10 nationally five times.
  • During his 20 years, Donahue developed 34 first team All-American selections as well as the only three-time consensus All-Americans in Pac-10 history - linebacker Jerry Robinson and safety Kenny Easley.
  • Was the winningest coach in the Pac-10 (98 conference wins), as well as the winningest coach in UCLA history.
  • Served as an offensive line assistant to Pepper Rodgers and Vermeil, Dick.
  • He succeeded Vermeil after Vermeil resigned to coach in the NFL.

ACCOLADES