"[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. [24] The second time the opening came up, Daryl Gross, then senior associate athletic director for USC, recommended Carroll to Garrett based on his experience as a former scout for the New York Jets while Carroll coached there. That's 14 years spent together coaching football. Kelii Kekuewa, Assistant OL He agreed to a contract extension in December 2005. [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. The tragedy: Clark became yet another USC coach to die suddenly, collapsing while jogging in Huntington Beach in 1989. You know, the Rams that were in the NFL. Share your favorite tips, tricks and hacks. He was fired after one season. 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. The bad: Many USC coaches either skyrocketed or divebombed in their third full season. His high point was going 10-2 in a 2011 season that included victories at Notre Dame and Oregon and concluded with a 50-0 rout of UCLA. I tell the players all the time, I wish I was doing what they were doing. 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. USC coach Lane Kiffin watches the Trojans play Syracuse at the Coliseum on Sept. 17, 2011. It was the spring. "[39] In a 2005 interview, Carroll explained his motivation: I feel like I should be playing now. D10. But on the practice field, he was electrifying. USC coach Clay Helton watches the Trojans warm up before a game against Stanford on Sept. 11 at the Coliseum. He was an All-American kind of individual. After the Seattle Seahawks fired head coach Jim L. Mora after one season, Carroll was rumored to be in the running for the job. That evening, Robinson was seen with his wife Christmas shopping in Pasadena. Now, I did change some things, but I didnt talk about them. Just one game and I think I would have been happy. 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. 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. Sean Desai, Associate Head Coach-Defense There has never been a finer man than Don Clark in all aspects.. Pete offered Nate a job, Nate accepted . "Not in any way," Carroll stated, "because I know where we stand. In a league where head coaches are often recognized as stern,. (AP Photo/Ira W. Guldner), USC coach Jess Hill talks with star quarterback Jim Contratto in 1954. The Trojans. Pete Carroll, who guided the USC football program to the winningest era in its history during . He goes from saint to scallywag. And then it's the consistency. The FWAA also said it would not consider USC as a candidate for the award for the 2010 season. During halftime of Saturday's USC-Oregon State game, Pete Carroll's name was quickly read along with the seven other USC Hall of . He is also the former head coach of the NFL's New York Jets and New England Patriots, and the USC Trojans college team, where he coached from 2001 to 2010. "[75], Wrote Los Angeles Times sportswriter Jerry Crowe, "It's somehow apt that the Trojans were asked to return the Grantland Rice Trophy after being stripped of the 2004 Football Writers Assn. When Caddas found out Carroll was interested in coaching, he offered him a job as a graduate assistant on his staff at Pacific. The good: Robinson was the offensive coordinator on the 1972 national championship USC team under John McKay. The good: Football was a distant third sport for Barry. USC has fired Clay Helton, the former multi-time interim coach who won a Rose Bowl and became Rasputin. Tracy Smith, Assistant Special Teams [96] The prior year's NFC Champions and divisional rival, the San Francisco 49ers, were blown out by the Seahawks, 293. [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. [59][60] In 2007, his effect on the college football landscape was named one of the biggest developments over the past decade in ESPN the Magazine. He likens being a college head coach to being both the "coach and general manager. [90][91] When the NFL referee lockout ended several days later, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged that public furor over the call accelerated the eventual resolution of the labor dispute. [123], On July 25, 2016, Carroll signed a three-year contract extension with the Seahawks that would keep him in Seattle through the 2019 season. 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 [45], Controversy arose when USC was excluded from the National Championship Game for the 2003 season, even though ranked #1 in both the Associated Press (AP) Poll and the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll. [45] His total compensation, including pay and benefits, for the 2007 fiscal year was $4,415,714. . To be all by yourself out there doing something that nobody else can touch that's the thought that guides me, that guides this program: We're going to do things better than it's ever been done before in everything we do, and we're going to compete our ass off. Kerry Joseph, Assistant QB Henson was a sports writer and editor at The Times from 1985-2007. [92] Carroll's record was enough to post the team's second playoff berth, and the Seahawks won their Wild Card Round game on the road against the Washington Redskins and fellow rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III, 2414. Thank you to the @Seahawks organization, @12s, the players, coaches, staff - for everything. 2003 USC Coaching Staff Head Coach: Pete Carroll (12-1) Offensive Coordinator: Norm Chow Defensive Coordinator: Other Assistant Coaches: Steve Sarkisian (QB Coach) Lane Kiffin (WR Coach) Ed Orgeron (AHC/RC/DL Coach) Best Players on the 2003 USC Trojans Football Team QB Matt Leinart QB John David Booty RB Lendale White RB Reggie Bush 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: Henderson was 0-5 against California, nicknamed the Wonder Team for its five consecutive unbeaten seasons from 1920-1924. [7], After graduation, Carroll tried out for the Honolulu Hawaiians of the World Football League at their training camp in Riverside but did not make the team due to shoulder problems combined with his small size. 100, how long until his next 100 wins? His 97 on-field wins would put him ahead of Robinson for third in Trojan history. Carroll's collegiate success prompted an NFL return in 2010 when he was hired as the head coach of Seattle. Carroll has worked under ten head coaches: Fifteen of Carroll's assistant coaches became NFL or NCAA head coaches: Six of Carroll's executives became general managers in the NFL: On offense, Carroll is known for using aggressive play-calling that is open to trick plays as well as "going for it" on 4th down instead of punting the ball away. The 1932 USC national championship team outscored opponents 201-13. It's one of the biggest reasons I've been coaching all these years. 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. He was in his second stint at USC when Kiffin was fired. [135] The team returned to the playoffs, where they lost 2422 to the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card Round. McKay challenged the curator to bring him the moon rocks. The punishment: Five months after Carroll left USC for the Seattle Seahawks in January 2010, the NCAA ruled USC lacked institutional control and placed the program on probation for four years. McKays 127 wins eclipsed the 120 won by Jones and remain the most in Trojans history. USC coach Larry Smith holds the Rose Bowl trophy over his head after a win over Michigan on Jan. 1, 1990. They tried to make it out like it was something else. We found that out years ago [2003], when we were No. [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. The genius: Barry taught the principles of the triangle offense to Tex Winter, who famously taught Phil Jackson, who won 11 NBA titles with the Lakers and Chicago Bulls using the triangle. [42][43], Carroll's team won a then-school record 34 straight games from 2003 to 2005, a streak that started after a triple-overtime loss to California and ended with the national championship game against the Texas Longhorns in the 2006 Rose Bowl. [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. 1 but then we were No. Sounds like someone didn't learn their lesson. The apology: Three years later, Plaschke owned up in a column with the headline: Sorry Pete, We Were Wrong. Today, hes the best coach in the country, the perfect man for a perfectly impossible job, and how could anybody say anything else? John Glenn, Linebackers He was 57. [143], Carroll was fined US$100,000 by the NFL for not properly wearing a face mask, as required for coaches during the COVID-19 pandemic, during a Week 2 game in the 2020 NFL season on September 21, 2020. USC struggled in Barrys only season, a year in which he also coached the Trojans basketball and baseball teams. [126] Carroll notched his 100th regular-season win the following week against the Philadelphia Eagles. "[82] On the morning of January 9, 2010, Carroll reportedly came to agreement with the Seahawks on a five-year contract that would appoint him as head coach. The bad: The Trojans lost to Alabama in 1946 and to Michigan two years later, USCs first Rose Bowl losses after eight victories. [citation needed], After moving to Los Angeles, Carroll was affected by the number of gang-related murders taking place in poorer areas. You didnt have to turn around and look, you knew he was there., Jones: Football to me is power-massed power, functioning smoothly, driving forward relentlessly.. . While the Seahawks have a general manager in John Schneider, he serves mainly in an advisory role to Carroll, who has the final say in football matters. [14], When Monte Kiffin was named head coach of North Carolina State University in 1980, he brought Carroll in as his defensive coordinator and secondary coach. Kiffin was clearly disappointed and battled me, Haden said. The quotes: McKays acerbic wit provided reporters with a steady stream of snappy quotes, often dispensed from booth No. "[30] He assigned all jersey numbers to his players, an assignment he takes seriously. The quotes: Former Thundering Herd player Nick Pappas on Jones: Off the field, his personality was practically nothing. 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. . Orgeron, then USC's defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator, was recognized as a phenomenal . Sanjay Lal, Offensive Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers 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. 1. 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. The Seahawks were eliminated in the Divisional Round for the second straight year in 2016, losing 3620 to the Atlanta Falcons. In his first season, Carroll almost completely overturned the Seahawks roster, totaling over 200 transactions in the course of only one season. The good: Distinguished by his crew cut and rugged build, Clark groomed assistant coaches John McKay and Marv Goux, both of whom became Trojan legends. The tragedy: Cravath died in Calexico at age 50, one day after his pickup truck collided with a dump truck, becoming the third straight USC coach to pass prematurely. And we're gonna see how far that takes us. [51], When originally hired, Carroll signed a five-year contract worth approximately $1 million annually. [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. . I'm on now my third head coaching job, so I think I have a much better idea of what I want it to look like. 2022 Football Coaching Staff. 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 . The team's Legion of Boom defense also led the league in scoring for four consecutive seasons during his tenure. Brennan and his wife, Amber, have a son named Dillon. Pete Carroll was hired December 15, 2000 and was USC's third choice to be their new head coach after Dennis Erickson and Mike Riley. Carroll shared injury updates on several players, plus spoke on potential changes. The bad: Clark became coach after USC, along with UCLA, California and Washington, was sanctioned by the Pacific Coast Conference for paying athletes more than the leagues allowable limit. On June 9, 2010, The Los Angeles Times reported that Carroll, along with other active and former USC officials, had appeared in front of a ten-member NCAA Committee on Infractions the previous February. [158], In the offseason, Russell Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos. We already knew that but that just proved it. [50] When asked if he would retire at USC, Carroll responded: I am prepared to do that. McKay regretted leaving USC but eventually led the Bucs to the playoffs three times. Pete Carroll's old offensive coordinator, Lane Kiffin, was fired on the tarmac in 2013 and replaced by Steve Sarkisian. Jake Curtis , Chronicle Staff Writer. 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.. Later there were positions at Ohio State and North Carolina State. [99] The penultimate game, against the Arizona Cardinals, was Seattle's attempt to continue their at-home winning streak to 15 games (record started in Week 2 of the 2012 season). I sat in the meetings. [161] Carroll led the Seahawks to a 98 finish and an appearance in the playoffs. [17] The Jets got off to a 65 start under Carroll, but in Week 12, he was the victim of Dan Marino's "clock play"a fake spike that became a Miami Dolphins game-winning touchdown. The nickname: It wasnt as catchy as Gloomy Gus, but Cravath was called Little Jeffries when he was young because he enjoyed fisticuffs like legendary heavyweight boxer Jim Jeffries. He was also the head coach at USC, where he won some bowl games. He took over as head coach at Texas before this season; Sarkisian quickly implemented a high-scoring offense but the Longhorns have had an uneven season. Getty Image. [156] During the season, the Seahawks' first such losing season since 2011, Carroll candidly admitted to the media that he "probably wouldn't have been here a long time" without his longtime starting quarterback. The good: With his gravelly Louisiana drawl, Orgeron sounds like a coach on Henry Winklers staff in The Waterboy. The Trojans players loved it. 24. 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. Back row: Harry Smith, Roy Baker and Sam Barry. The good: Universally regarded as a wonderful person who connects well with players, Helton brought stability when he replaced Sarkisian five games into the 2015 season. [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. With 25 seconds to go on second down and goal at the Patriots' 1-yard line, and the Seahawks trailing by four points, Carroll called for a pass play. Arrows were spun to determine the outcome of plays. The aye: McKay learned the I formation from a young junior college coach: Don Coryell. Carroll and Coslet had known each other for many years by that time, as Carroll's older brother was Coslet's college roommate. Someone asked me the other day, 'Does that mean you're never going to leave?' Ken Norton Jr. is another Pete Carroll disciple who could beef up USC's all-star coaching staff. [159] Carroll later named Geno Smith the starter for the regular season opener, which would be against Wilson and the Broncos. He decided his philosophy was best summarized as "I'm a competitor". [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). [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. The quotes: Robinson, in 2019, on USC tradition: When I got the job from John McKay, I said I didnt change anything. [64] These sanctions have been criticized by some NCAA football writers,[66][67][68][69] including ESPN's Ted Miller, who wrote, "It's become an accepted fact among informed college football observers that the NCAA sanctions against USC were a travesty of justice, and the NCAA's refusal to revisit that travesty are [sic] a massive act of cowardice on the part of the organization. You've got to understand that our mindset is to focus only on what we can control. The bad: An assistant for several seasons under Jones, Barry had the daunting task of taking over the football program after Jones sudden death. Kohl had Booth No. [137], On September 15, 2019, which was his 68th birthday, Carroll won his 100th game as the Seahawks head coach, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 2826. [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.