 The defensive line consisted of All-American Aaron Rosenberg, Tay Brown, Ernie Smith, J. Dye, Byron Gentry, Ray Sparling, Robert Erskine, Curt Youel, Julius Bescos.Curtis Youel wore number 35 and is on the list of all time 35s as noted on the Tribute to Troy website and the USC alumni site.The Trojans beat Pittsburgh in the 1933 Rose Bowl, 35–0, completing a record defensive year, allowing only two touchdowns.