Mike Bohn explains why Caleb Williams winning the Heisman was big for all of USC

Caleb Williams winning the Heisman Trophy wasn’t just big for him as a player, but the USC Trojans as a whole.

After the star quarterback was named the best player in all of college football, USC athletics director Mike Bohn explained why Williams capturing the accolade was big for the entire program.

“I am so impressed by Lincoln and Caleb, that’s what they’ve talked about. They talked about the entire institution. They talked about the fact that it’s our award. When Caleb talks, he’s just so genuine in how he talks about that,” stated Bohn. “So when he’s talking about that, he’s talking about each one of you.

“He’s talking about anybody that’s played here. He’s talking about his teammates, the staff, the institution, our alumni. Everybody that partners in that. That’s what was so special. The way he really captivated every single person.”

Additionally, Bohn spoke about the respect USC had from both former Heisman winners and the media alike at the Heisman ceremony, which is of course a great source of pride for him.

“When he was going long, and he wasn’t inappropriate, the program was just taking some time, I’m just like you guys. I’m sitting there like okay, we get it, let’s go. When Steve Spurrier, who I rode over with on the bus to the event, he didn’t tell me because he didn’t know, but he didn’t tell me that he was reading the winner, and just taking to him about the experience and listening to all those great players, they just have incredible respect, admiration for USC,” added Bohn. “I think that is just something you can’t take for granted, and something I think all of our listeners, all of our donors and supporters and staff like you that represent our program can understand, that’s real.

“Holly Rowe was standing right next to me, and when I had an opportunity for her to reach out and grab my hand when they named Caleb, I mean she knows what he represents, and he knows what it represents to USC. Like I said, Rece Davis and Chris Fowler, those are true professionals that know greatness when they see it, and it was greatness in abundances. That is Caleb, and that is Lincoln.”

It’s been a tough ride for Mike Bohn and USC, but it’s indisputable they’re back on track to being one of the top program in the nation under Lincoln Riley’s leadership.