The bad: A few months after the Trojans lost to Texas in the 2006 BCS national championship game, the NCAA began an investigation of USC that would last four years and result in severe sanctions. Pete Carroll, Executive VP, Head Coach The good: Williams became the first Black head coach in USC history when he was named interim coach Sept. 15 following the firing of Helton. The bad: Sarkisian was fired five games into the 2015 season after repeated incidents of him appearing intoxicated on the job that included a preseason booster event and odd behavior during a game. [72], Reacting to the USC sanctions in a video produced by his new employers, Carroll said on June 10, 2010, "I'm absolutely shocked and disappointed in the findings of the NCAA. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider on Tuesday both took the . [132], In his eighth season with the Seahawks, Carroll led the team to a 97 record. The Seahawks just made all of their recent reported coaching moves official and have added a few more interesting changes to boot, including former fullback Will Tukuafu as a defensive quality control coach. We found that out years ago [2003], when we were No. The Trojans went 9-4 and defeated Nebraska in the Holiday Bowl in Sarkisians only full season, a better record than he ever posted at Washington. In his time at USC, the Trojans went to two BCS Bowl games, winning the National Championship in 2004 and winning the . Absolutely it was a motivator for me later in life. [17][24][28] The USC Athletic Department received 2,500 e-mails, faxes and phone calls from alumnimostly criticaland a number of donors asking for Carroll's removal before they would donate again. Named head coach on January 11, 2010, Pete Carroll became the eighth head coach in Seahawks history after one of the most successful runs in USC history in the college ranks. Born: September 15, 1951. After the Seattle Seahawks fired head coach Jim L. Mora after one season, Carroll was rumored to be in the running for the job. He wanted them to be the only ones doing it. [105] Carroll joined Barry Switzer and Jimmy Johnson as the only coaches to win both an NCAA championship and a Super Bowl. [80] He was officially hired as the Seahawks' head coach on January 11. As USC looks forward to a new era under new head coach Lincoln Riley, lets look at the 17 coaches in the modern era of Trojans football who produced a record of 792-317-40 with 11 national championships over the last 103 years. Sounds like someone didn't learn their lesson. I approach it that way. A year later, the NCAA stripped USC of a national championship. He was a vital part of my life and my friend . All we want to do around here is win forever, he said more than once. You could sense the electricity when he walked onto the field. The first Trojans national title team, in 1962, was 11-0 and led by the first players he recruited. The Cardinals won, and Seattle suffered its third loss of the year. Pete Carroll Executive VP of Football Operations/Head Coach College: University of Pacific Experience: 27 years Biography Named head coach on January 11, 2010, Pete Carroll became the. L O S A N G E L E S, Dec. 15, 2000 -- Pete Carroll, fired from his two NFL coachingjobs and out of college football for 17 years, was hired today tosucceed Paul Hackett as coach . At USC home games, when Carroll decided to go for it on 4th down, the USC band would start a chant of "Big Balls Pete" that carried over to the students section and the alumni. Clockwise, from top left: Former USC coaches John McKay; Pete Carroll; John Robinson; Howard Jones; and Lane Kiffin. I promise you that! Oregeron said. McKay regretted leaving USC but eventually led the Bucs to the playoffs three times. Carroll, who also has coached on the college level for 10 years, has 26 years of NFL and college experience. [16] When there was an opening for the Vikings' head coach position in 1992, he was a serious candidate but lost the position, again to Green. [3] Carroll is one of four head coaches (alongside Paul Brown, Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer) to win a college football national championship and an NFL championship. Said Tollner: We got up about 100 feet or so and it was the left engine that sputtered and went out. Sports agent B reported: The Tigers went 6-2, only this time he got the job. Pretend youre aboard a pirate ship, Newsom, IRS give Californians until October to file tax returns, Obsessed with Disneyland? However, he still has difficulty gaining respect. [109] However, losses to the San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, St. Louis Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs caused the defending champions to start the season with a 64 record,[110] three games behind the division leading Arizona Cardinals. There was such a bitterness. The bad: USC lost to Fresno State in the 1992 Freedom Bowl, a humiliating defeat Smith compounded by saying, Names and logos dont mean anything. The Seahawks were also involved in controversy during Week 3's Monday Night Football game against the Green Bay Packers in Seattle, when the replacement officials called two different results for Russell Wilson's Hail Mary pass to wide receiver Golden Tate. The head coach addressed what went down before the Broncos trade. He was previously the head football coach at USC from 2000 to 2009, where he won six bowl games and back to back National Championships in 2003 and 2004.[2]. That would change the course of his career. The streak ended on October 6, 2007, with a 2423 loss to the Stanford Cardinal who was a 41-point underdog. Its about a lot of guys that came before me, its a lot of guys that will come after me, so its about making sure I do whats best for this team, for this university, for this community.. He took over as head coach when McKay departed for the NFL and won a share of the national title in 1978, along with four Rose Bowls. A current NFLPA certified agent ("sports agent B") is the chairman of a sports agency and a colleague of sports marketer A. [26] Meanwhile, Carroll, who had not coached in over a year and not coached in the college ranks since 1983, drew unfavorable comparisons to the outgoing Hackett. USC coach John McKay talks with defensive back Gerry Shaw (46) during game against UCLA at the Coliseum on Nov. 22, 1969. Jake Curtis , Chronicle Staff Writer. provided reporters with a steady stream of snappy quotes. The chagrin: Hackett didnt go quietly, saying: For someone who has given three years of his life and for the last six months hasnt slept or eaten, Im very disappointed. 100. After days of talks, the Seattle Seahawks hired the charismatic coach Monday, luring him away from the University of. [15][47][48][49] Carroll hesitated to return to the NFL after his previous experiences, and said that his return would likely rest on control over personnel matters at a level unprecedented in the league. The at-home win streak did not reach 15. They tried to make it out like it was something else. [5] [6], After high school, Carroll attended junior college at the nearby College of Marin, where he played football for two years (lettering in his second year) before transferring to the University of the Pacific,[7] where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. "[74] In 2015, he said, "We had so much success and we had so much fun doing it, it was uncommon for people to understand. Tom Coughlin was 65 when his Giants won Super Bowl XLVI and Dick Vermeil was 63 when the St. Louis Rams won Super Bowl XXXIV. Dubbed the Thundering Herd, the Trojans outscored UCLA by a combined score of 128-0 in their first two meetings under the stone-faced Jones. [30][180][181] In explaining his enthusiasm, Carroll has stated, "I always think something good's just about to happen. Im disappointed we dont get a chance to continue this and complete this. [192][193], In April 2009, Carroll launched CampPete.com, a multi-player online game "billed as a ground-breaking Web site aimed at bringing Coach Carroll's unique Win Forever philosophy to kids all over the country by taking advantage of one of the hottest technology trends online, the virtual world. [175][176][177], On defense, Carroll favors a bend-but-don't-break scheme of preventing the big plays: allowing opposing teams to get small yardage but trying to keep the plays in front of his defenders. [195] A portion of the proceeds from CampPete.com go to support A Better LA. [12] During his season with Arkansas, he met his future offensive line coach Pat Ruel, also a graduate assistant, as well as the future head coach of the Razorbacks Houston Nutt, who was a backup quarterback. We know we've fought hard to do right. He replaced Paul Hackett as the USC coach after. It's just a process we have to go through. His 1997 Patriots team won the AFC East division title, but his subsequent two teams did not fare as welllosing in the wild card playoff round in 1998, and missing the playoffs after a late-season slide in 1999and he was fired after the 1999 season. [61] In May 2008, Carroll was named the coach who did the most to define the first 10 years of the BCS Era. The players huddled in a conference room. Arkansas' Defensive Coordinator at the time, Monte Kiffin, would be a mentor to Carroll. [202] Jaime Carroll started attending USC in the fall of 2000, several months before her father was hired as football coach; she was a player on the Women of Troy's women's volleyball team. Someone asked me the other day, 'Does that mean you're never going to leave?' LOS ANGELES - Pete Carroll, who led the New England Patriots to the NFL playoffs twice in 3 years, has been named USC's head football coach, Trojan athletic director Mike Garrett announced today. Experts weigh in on the Trojans search. For more than six years, Helton constantly won just enough . [134], In the 2018 season, Carroll helped lead the Seahawks to a 106 record and a second-place finish in the NFC West. But Campbell is one of the sport's promising young coaches, and he . [135] The team returned to the playoffs, where they lost 2422 to the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card Round. [107], The following season, the Seahawks started off their quest to repeat as champions with a 3616 defeat of the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football in the first game of the NFL season. Im mad at USC for hiring him. In two seasons as Oklahomas coach, Lincoln Riley has had two quarterbacks win the Heisman Trophy. Clint Hurtt, Defensive Coordinator While Pete Carroll's playing career ended after that WFL try-out, he couldn't leave the game behind. [citation needed], After moving to Los Angeles, Carroll was affected by the number of gang-related murders taking place in poorer areas. And we're gonna see how far that takes us. As the #1 seed in the playoffs, the Seahawks beat the Carolina Panthers in the Divisional Round, 3117, to get to their second straight NFC Championship. 100, how long until his next 100 wins? 62. Well, we did say something else.. He received a significant raise after the 2002 season and earned close to $3 million in the 2004 season, which ended with USC winning the BCS title in January 2005. He had insisted over the years that he was happy at USC and that money was not an issue; he also was said to enjoy the Southern California lifestyle. PROFILE: Pete Carroll / 'Ballgame' / Boisterous Marin boyhood set tone for USC coach. USC coach Larry Smith holds the Rose Bowl trophy over his head after a win over Michigan on Jan. 1, 1990. [7] Carroll agreed and enrolled as a graduate student, earning a secondary teaching credential and Master's degree in physical education in 1976, while serving as a graduate assistant for three years and working with the wide receivers and secondary defenders. Heres the complete list of coaches who will be serving on Pete Carrolls 2022 staff. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says he was a tough act to follow at USC. (AP Photo). Dec. 28, 2003. When Caddas found out Carroll was interested in coaching, he offered him a job as a graduate assistant on his staff at Pacific. Patience and a well-timed recruiting pitch helped USC lure Lincoln Riley away from Oklahoma, sending shockwaves through the college football world. Im mad that, during its most important times, the most enduring football institution in this city sometimes acts as though it discovered the game only last week. Carroll hadnt coached in the college ranks in 17 years and was perceived as too nice to succeed. Shifting to college football with USC, he revitalized the struggling program into a top-ranked contender. I found this story on USA TODAY High School Sports and wanted to share it with you: %link% For more high school stories, stats and videos, visit http://usatodayhss.com. In 2010, Pete Carroll was leaving USC to become the head coach of the Seahawks. [162] The Seahawks' season ended in the Wild Card Round with a 4123 to the San Francisco 49ers.[163]. I use em every day. ", "Timing Isn't Entirely on Carroll's Side", "Carroll's hiring is another mistake for troubled USC", "COLLEGE FOOTBALL; Pete Carroll Finally Finds A Perfect Fit at U.S.C. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Carroll was born on September 15, 1951, in San Francisco, California,[4] the son of Rita (ne Ban) and James Edward "Jim" Carroll. The Trojans were 27-9-1 during that stretch and won a record 19 consecutive Pac-10 games. In recent days he earned a second interview for the Eagles' defensive coordinator job and emerged as a . You know, the Rams that were in the NFL. [129] It was Carroll's fourth NFC West division title in his seven seasons with the team, and sixth playoff appearance. USC interim football coach Ed Orgeron celebrates with his team after a win over Oregon State on Nov. 1, 2013, in Corvallis, Ore. USC coach Steve Sarkisian watches the Trojans warm up before a game against Idaho on Sept. 12, 2015, at the Coliseum. REACTION: D11. [127][128] The Seahawks clinched the NFC West in Week 15, following a 243 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. '"[76], Among Carroll's critics in the media was longtime Los Angeles Times sportswriter Bill Plaschke, who said that in one stroke, Carroll went, from a coach who presided over the greatest days in USC football history to one who was in charge of its biggest embarrassment. [84] Carroll made even more history as the Seahawks later upset the then-Super Bowl Champions New Orleans Saints by a score of 41-36 during the Wild Card Round of the playoffs, behind running back Marshawn Lynch and the famed Beast Quake run. In a move that has been expected since Shane Steichen accepted the Colts' head coaching job, Brian Johnson has been promoted from quarterbacks coach to offensive . That continued when Caroll went to the Seahawks in 2010 and Canales stayed on the staff in different roles all the way up to last season before taking this role with the Bucs. Under Carroll, the Seahawks have qualified for the playoffs nine times, clinched their division five times, made two consecutive Super Bowl appearances, and won the franchise's first championship in Super Bowl XLVIII. He is also a Hall of Fame baseball coach, leading USC to nearly 400 wins from 1930-1950 despite serving in the Navy during World War II. [103] In the NFC Championship, cornerback Richard Sherman tipped a Colin Kaepernick pass into the waiting arms of Malcolm Smith to secure a 23-17 win over the 49ers. Although Henderson was let go before a game could be arranged, the series was launched in 1926 with a 13-12 Notre Dame victory in front of 75,000 at the Coliseum that Rockne called the greatest game I ever saw.. [104] It was later dubbed the Immaculate Deflection. February 28, 2023 5:58 pm ET. Pat McPherson, Tight Ends The good: Smith, the first coach without Trojan ties since Howard Jones, guided USC to Pac-10 championships and Rose Bowl berths in each of his first three seasons, an unprecedented achievement. Chad Morton, Run Game Coordinator, Running Backs Former USC football coach Pete Carroll shows his game face in denouncing the NCAA's penalties against the school, contending they are too harsh because he and other administrators never. Coach Sark is a great guy despite what anyone might think, lineman Kenny Bigelow said. Bush was found to have accepted several improper gifts, including the use of a San Diego area home for members of his family. Dave Canales, Quarterbacks Andy Dickerson, Offensive Line Seahawks' change in draft philosophy was out of necessity and by design. Southern California football coach Pete Carroll, center . He really tried to keep his job and I respect him for that.. The next day, a guy called me from China and asked, What happened, Coach?, On firing up players before a game: Emotion is highly overrated in football. [26] The search then moved to the San Diego Chargers coach Mike Riley, who had been an assistant coach at USC before later becoming the head coach of Oregon State. [10] In 1989, he was a candidate for the head coaching position at Stanford University; the position went to Dennis Green. That's 14 years spent together coaching football. When he was an incoming freshman at Pacific, he wanted No. [15] His success with the Vikings led to his hiring by the New York Jets, where he served as defensive coordinator under Bruce Coslet for four seasons (199093). [200] Both Brennan and Nate have been part of the Seattle Seahawks coaching staff. [150] In Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, quarterback Russell Wilson broke his finger on a sack by Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, and he was ruled out as backup Geno Smith relieved him in the 1726 loss. The bad: An assistant for several seasons under Jones, Barry had the daunting task of taking over the football program after Jones sudden death. He also mentored Al Davis, the longtime owner of the Raiders, who was an assistant under Clark. Under Garrett, USC had tried to recruit Carroll to be their head coach in 1997, while he was coaching the Patriots, but Carroll was unable to take the position. I wish it didnt happen like that, Carroll said. [178], Carroll draws coaching inspiration from the 1974 book The Inner Game of Tennis by tennis coach W. Timothy Gallwey, which he picked up as graduate student at the University of the Pacific; he summarizes the philosophy he took from the book as "all about clearing the clutter in the interactions between your conscious and subconscious mind", enabled "through superior practice and a clear approach. [93] Seattle lost the following week in the Divisional Round to the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome by a score of 3028.[94]. When you think about the PAC 12, you have to think of LA. Now, whether it is or not, I don't know. [41] He had consistently been on the forefront of recruiting due to his ability to connect with potential players on their level, including becoming the first college coach with a Facebook page, as well as an early adopter of Twitter. In 1983, Bob Cope became head coach of Pacific and brought Carroll on as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. He was inducted into the charter class of the Redwood High School Athletic Hall of Fame in April 2009. The streak began on October 13, 2001, with a 48-17 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils and the final victory was a 47-14 win over the Washington State Cougars on September 22, 2007. Head coach Pete Carroll of the USC Trojans talks to his offense during the game against the Arizona Wildcats at LA Memorial Coliseum on November 13, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The reflection: Years later Smith stuck by his comment about the name and logo. [77], Sporting News writer Mike Florio called for the Seahawks to fire Carroll, saying that "justice won't truly be served until the only coaching Carroll ever does entails holding an Xbox controller. The Jets lost all of their remaining games to finish 610. Ken Norton Jr. is another Pete Carroll disciple who could beef up USC's all-star coaching staff. Pete Carroll. The consultation: At age 84, Robinson became a consultant to Louisiana State coach and former USC coach Ed Orgeron in 2019. Carroll's primary background as an assistant was coaching secondaries his first real NFL claim to fame was as the secondary coach with the Vikings from 1985-89 when Minnesota annually had. Stuck in contractual obligations to the Chargers (who were still in the midst of an NFL season) and hesitant about moving his family, Riley was unable to give a firm answer, opening an opportunity for Carroll, the school's fourth choice. [11], After graduating from Pacific, Carroll's colleague Bob Cope was hired by the University of Arkansas and he convinced Lou Holtz, then the head coach of the Razorbacks, to also hire Carroll. We love the Rose Bowl."[46]. The odd: Henderson was dubbed Gloomy Gus by Los Angeles Times sports editor Paul Lowry after a popular cartoon character because he constantly downplayed the Trojans chances of winning. Hes one of only three coaches to take teams to the Final Four and College World Series. Sean Desai, Associate Head Coach-Defense In 2011, Carroll again coached the Seahawks to a 79 record,[87] but it was not enough to secure a playoff spot due to the ascendance of Carroll's old college rival coach Jim Harbaugh and division rival San Francisco 49ers, who finished with a 133 record. Then McKay tweaked the I, setting the tailback far enough behind center to get a running start into the hole or around end in the famed Student Body Left (or Right) play. McKays 127 wins eclipsed the 120 won by Jones and remain the most in Trojans history. The exit: The perceived need to replace Helton with a big-name coach worked against any chance Williams had of keeping the job beyond this season. Pete Carroll, who led USC to back-to-back national championships in 2003 and 2004, left the program to coach the Seattle Seahawks before the sanctions were handed down, and USC was forced. I knew we were going down, and I went into a ball to protect my head and thats all I remember until I came to. Twenty-two of the 48 people on board died, including 16 football players. [144] On November 8, 2020, Carroll and the Seahawks agreed to a four-year contract extension. Share your favorite tips, tricks and hacks. The postscript: McKay left USC for Tampa Bay in 1975, the same year owner Julie Kohl closed Julies. I listened to the people talk. USC coach Lane Kiffin watches the Trojans play Syracuse at the Coliseum on Sept. 17, 2011. The Seahawks began the 2015 season by blowing fourth quarter leads to the St. Louis Rams,[115] Green Bay Packers,[116] Cincinnati Bengals,[117] Carolina Panthers,[118] and Arizona Cardinals. The aftermath: After leaving USC, Kiffin recharged his career as Alabamas offensive coordinator for three years before heading the program at Florida Atlantic, winning 11 games in two of his three seasons. . [62], In July 2014, Carroll was announced as a member of the 2015 USC Athletic Hall of Fame class.[63]. The administrator: Hill served as USC athletic director from 1957-1972, leaving to become the first commissioner of the Pacific Coast Athletic Assn. [159] Carroll later named Geno Smith the starter for the regular season opener, which would be against Wilson and the Broncos. Doug Farrar. The good: Another assistant under Howard Jones, Cravath was an adept recruiter and innovative coach who introduced the T-formation to USC. Carroll says he didn't know about the Bush violations. [157] Despite the disappointing season, it was reported on January 16, 2022, that Carroll and general manager John Schneider would retain their jobs for the 2022 season. Helton, an assistant on Sarkisian's staff, took over. The bad: The Trojans lost to Alabama in 1946 and to Michigan two years later, USCs first Rose Bowl losses after eight victories. Shane Waldron, Offensive Coordinator And the guys who played for us. New USC athletic director Pat Haden said USC would return the trophy, stating, "While we know that some fans and former student-athletes may be disappointed, our central priority at this time is our overall commitment to compliance and this action is in line with the standards we have set for our entire athletic program."[79]. SEATTLE (AP) Pete Carroll is gone from USC and back in the NFL. Carroll shared injury updates on several players, plus spoke on potential changes. The Trojans. Thank you to the @Seahawks organization, @12s, the players, coaches, staff - for everything. Kiffin is in his second year as head coach at Mississippi and boasts a Heisman candidate at quarterback in Matt Corral. The revenge: Orgeron got a second chance as an interim coach, succeeding Les Miles at LSU early in the 2016 season, and the results mirrored his interim stint at USC. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley already has made inroads in Southern California football recruiting, which should help him bolster USCs talent pool. [36], The criticism of Carroll became louder when Carroll's first USC team opened the 2001 season going 25, with some sportswriters writing off the once-dominant Trojans, who were the only Pac-10 football team to never finish in the national top 10 during the previous decade, as a dying program. He used to coach for the New York Jets, New England Patriots and the University of Southern California football team.. The quotes: McKays acerbic wit provided reporters with a steady stream of snappy quotes, often dispensed from booth No. I sat in the meetings. The Seattle Seahawks 2013 season began with four consecutive preseason wins,[95] and odds-makers had distinguished them as the favorite in the NFC. The bad: Many USC coaches either skyrocketed or divebombed in their third full season. San Francisco, CA USA. I have no idea, but I can't imagine doing anything else. [119] After losing at home on Sunday Night Football to the division leading Cardinals, Seattle sat at 45. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for guiding the Trojans to a record of 260-138 in 17 seasons, including eight conference titles and 32 consecutive wins over UCLA. Two of his paternal great-grandparents were Irish immigrants, and his Croatian maternal grandparents emigrated from around the region of ibenik. [20][21], Even though several NFL teams approached him with defensive coordinator positions, Carroll instead spent the 2000 season as a consultant for pro and college teams, doing charitable work for the NFL, and writing a column about pro football for CNNSI.com. [100] Their regular-season finale, against the St. Louis Rams, established a new at-home streak of one, and Carroll concluded the regular season at 133. 2004 USC Coaching Staff Head Coach: Pete Carroll (13-0) Offensive Coordinator: Norm Chow Defensive Coordinator: Other Assistant Coaches: Lane Kiffin (WR Coach) Ed Oregeron (AHC/DL/RC) Best Players on the 2004 USC Football Team QB Matt Leinart QB Matt Cassel RB Lendale White RB Reggie Bush WR Dwayne Jarrett WR Steve Smith LB Matt Grootegoed The tragedy: Clark became yet another USC coach to die suddenly, collapsing while jogging in Huntington Beach in 1989.
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