[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. But Campbell is one of the sport's promising young coaches, and he . He agreed to a contract extension in December 2005. . The aye: McKay learned the I formation from a young junior college coach: Don Coryell. There has never been a finer man than Don Clark in all aspects.. While Pete Carroll's playing career ended after that WFL try-out, he couldn't leave the game behind. And we're gonna see how far that takes us. [citation needed], After moving to Los Angeles, Carroll was affected by the number of gang-related murders taking place in poorer areas. Roberts, who rushed for 251 yards despite playing only 12 minutes on offense. The Seahawks ended the regular season with a revengeful win against Arizona, beating the NFC West champions 366 on the road. [104] It was later dubbed the Immaculate Deflection. He wanted them to be the only ones doing it. I loved his family. Hed been mentored by the best - Bill Walsh, Tom Landry, Marty Schottenheimer and Robinson and was highly regarded as the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator and as a USC assistant during its 1978 co-national championship season. The USC Trojans aren't making any changes on the coaching staff for the 2023 season at least not yet. Born: September 15, 1951. Before long they were handling the priceless and potentially dangerous moon rocks on the table. Pete Carroll (football coach) Jack Del Rio (football/baseball), John Hamilton (contributor) Isabelle Harvey (soccer) Joe Jares (media) Jimmy Jones (football) Dave Levy (football coach) Harold Miner (basketball) Aniko Pelle (water polo) Mark Prior (baseball) Kristine Quance-Julian (swimming) Don Quarrie (track and field) Jennifer Rosales (golf) USC coach Pete Carroll celebrates after a win over Boston College in the Emerald Bowl on Dec. 26, 2009. You could sense the electricity when he walked onto the field. 100. 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. One day the curator of the nearby Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County dropped in and mentioned to McKay that the museum had an exhibit of moon rocks quarantined because of a concern about introducing the unknown objects from outer space. The University of Arizona has hired Brennan Carroll to be the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach under new head coach Jedd Fisch, himself a former Pete Carroll assistant. Carroll, who also has coached on the college level for 10 years, has 26 years of NFL and college experience. He reported that the former head football coach asked sports marketer A to consider hiring football student-athletes as interns in his agency. The good: Hackett seemed right for the job. The rebound: Like Kiffin, Sarkisian rehabilitated his reputation at Alabama, succeeding Kiffin as offensive coordinator in 2016. [111] After trailing 197 to the Green Bay Packers with just over two minutes remaining in the NFC Championship, the Seahawks launched a furious comeback to force overtime. Doug Farrar. And then it's the consistency. 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. 1 shipped to Tampa Bay, where it was installed in his new restaurant hangout. He led the Rams to the NFC title game twice, but they lost both times. Don't be sad that he's gone, be happy that he lived the ultimate and fullest life. [152] Carroll and the Seahawks went 12 in Wilson's absence before hitting the bye week. After days of talks, the Seattle Seahawks hired the charismatic coach Monday, luring him away from the University of. [120] Russell Wilson became the first quarterback to throw 19 or more touchdown passes without any interceptions over five or more wins. [96] The prior year's NFC Champions and divisional rival, the San Francisco 49ers, were blown out by the Seahawks, 293. I appreciate that question. Many Trojan players and their families undoubtedly appreciated Heltons approach, but the results waned and he was fired Sept. 13 after a home loss to Stanford. After the Trojans rebounded in 1984, they struggled the next two years and Tollner was fired. [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. Shifting to college football with USC, he revitalized the struggling program into a top-ranked contender. Kelii Kekuewa, Assistant OL [119] After losing at home on Sunday Night Football to the division leading Cardinals, Seattle sat at 45. Andy Dickerson, Offensive Line He was on the hot seat in 2014, but not until USC was humiliated by Arizona State 62-41 the Trojans seventh loss in their last 11 games Sept. 28, 2015, did athletic director Pat Haden wield the axe. RENTON, Wash. Pete Carroll called a meeting with eight of the most-trusted leaders on his Seattle Seahawks. "[179] He wrote a foreword for a later edition, noting that athletes "must clear their minds of all confusion and earn the ability to let themselves play freely. And the guys who played for us. 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. 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. After getting fired as head coach of the NFL's New England Patriots, Pete Carroll spent a year out of football studying John Wooden and his success as UCLA basketball's coach. The players huddled in a conference room. 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. Dec. 28, 2003. D10. 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. USC coaching legend John McKays booth at Julies Restaurant. [83] Although Seattle faltered through the latter half of the season, the team beat their NFC West division rival Rams in the final week of the regular season for the division championship, becoming the first 79 team in NFL history to win a division title. In 1973, he returned to the University of the Pacific, joining the coaching staff as a graduate assistant. [161] Carroll led the Seahawks to a 98 finish and an appearance in the playoffs. "[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. For more than six years, Helton constantly won just enough . The letter: Henderson wrote a letter to Rockne during Notre Dames famed unbeaten 1924 season stating the Trojans would welcome a chance to play the Irish. Its not only the Xs and Os on the field, but youre also teaching them life. [175], After he was fired by the New England Patriots, Carroll read a book by former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden which heavily influenced how he would run his future program at USC: emulating Wooden, Carroll decided to engineer his program in the way that best exemplified his personal philosophy. 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. [139][140], As a fifth seed in the playoffs, the Seahawks defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 179 in the Wild Card Round, before being eliminated in the Divisional Round by the Green Bay Packers 2823. Dave Canales, Quarterbacks Please check your email for a confirmation. Table of Biography [ show] Early Life and Education Pete Carroll was born on the 15th of September, 1951, in San Francisco, California. ", "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 greeting: When Carroll was hired, the Times Bill Plaschke was among those believing USC had made a mistake: Oh, no!, Plaschke wrote. What really pissed me off was going to the WFL (World Football League) and getting cut and having the NFL go on strike and not being able to get a connection with the scabs (replacement players). Pete Carroll confirmed in off podium session with Seattle reporters that Sean Desai is leaving for Philadelphia. Pete Carroll compiled a record of 152 wins and 104 losses and 1 ties in his coaching career with the New York Jets, New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. [129] It was Carroll's fourth NFC West division title in his seven seasons with the team, and sixth playoff appearance. 3. [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. Im mad at USC for hiring him. However, the game was in stark contrast to their first in September. [17][18][19], Carroll was hired for the next season by the San Francisco 49ers, where he served as defensive coordinator for the following two seasons (199596). The consultation: At age 84, Robinson became a consultant to Louisiana State coach and former USC coach Ed Orgeron in 2019. [102] The Seahawks defeated the Saints in the Divisional Round of the playoffs by a score of 23-15. Suzuki. 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. All we want to do around here is win forever, he said more than once. "[17] His combined NFL record as a head coach was 3331, and he was later considered a much better fit for college football than the NFL after his success at USC. "[78], On August 26, 2010, the Football Writers Association of America announced it would take back USC's 2004 Grantland Rice Trophy and leave that year's award vacant, the only vacancy in the over half century of the history of the award. I talked about the tradition and underneath I was putting in a better passing game., Marcus Allen on Robinson: He is the epitome of what a head coach should be. Its not just about me, per se, Williams said. [149] In Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings, the Seahawks raced to a 177 lead early in the second quarter before their offense was shut out by the Vikings for the rest of the game; Seattle lost 1730. I use em every day. (Carmen Mandato / Getty Images) Pete Carroll has plenty on his plate these days. 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. Interestingly enough, the best head coaching hire each school's athletic department has made over the past two-plus decades -- Pete Carroll as the head coach of USC's football program in 2000 and . Getty Image. [136] On October 14, 2018, Carroll reached win number 91 over the Oakland Raiders, becoming the Seahawks' all-time wins leader (including postseason), passing Mike Holmgren with a record of 91561 at that point. Carroll asked Ken to walk him to his car after the interview and on the way. [34] Former NFL players (including USC alumni) such as Ronnie Lott, Gary Plummer, Tim McDonald and Willie McGinest offered their support for Carroll, who they noted had a player-friendly, easygoing style that might suit the college game and particularly recruiting. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said after losing on Monday Night Football that his team and he personally needs Russell Wilson. If we win our games and we're out there and they want us to go somewhere else, then we'll go. You've got to understand that our mindset is to focus only on what we can control. [105] Carroll joined Barry Switzer and Jimmy Johnson as the only coaches to win both an NCAA championship and a Super Bowl. [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. In 2010, Pete Carroll was leaving USC to become the head coach of the Seahawks. He's got to get the Seattle Seahawks. [159] Carroll later named Geno Smith the starter for the regular season opener, which would be against Wilson and the Broncos. We already knew that but that just proved it. [101] The number one team (and playoff seed) in the NFC, Carroll matched Mike Holmgren's 2005 season of the same record, tying for the best in Seattle history. In his time at USC, the Trojans went to two BCS Bowl games, winning the National Championship in 2004 and winning the . [126] Carroll notched his 100th regular-season win the following week against the Philadelphia Eagles. Instead, weeks later, the Seahawks . USC COACHES: 10-11 [108] A Super Bowl XLVIII rematch came in Week 3, with Seattle again defeating Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, 2620 in overtime. And it began with following a legend. He was a great innovator, ball coach, and man of the world. 1 but then we were No. The good: A former speedy running back on Jones Thundering Herd squads, Hills 1952 USC team provided the Pacific Coast Conference with its first victory over a Big Ten team in the Rose Bowl by beating Wisconsin 7-0. [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. The next year, he moved on to work with the Minnesota Vikings, where he held a similar position for five seasons (198589). [8] At Pacific, Carroll played free safety for two years for the Tigers, earning All-Pacific Coast Athletic Conference honors both years (197172) and earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1973. [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). [53] He was also named executive vice president of football operations, effectively making him the Seahawks' general manager as well. During his tenure, USC broke its average home attendance record four times in a row (they play at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum); the USC home attendance average in 2001, his first season, was 57,744; by 2006, it was over 91,000. Shane Waldron, Offensive Coordinator The good: USC had played football games sporadically since 1888, but Henderson was the first full-time coach and the Trojans emerged as a power almost from his start. He was a vital part of my life and my friend . [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. 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. Among the feats of Clay, he became the first USC coach to post 10-win seasons in each of his first two full seasons, going 10-3 in 2016 and 11-3 in 2017. [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. Two of his paternal great-grandparents were Irish immigrants, and his Croatian maternal grandparents emigrated from around the region of ibenik. Kerry Joseph, Assistant QB INDIANAPOLIS Asked about last week's story from The Athletic reporting that quarterback Russell Wilson had gone to owner Jody Allen after the 2021 season and requested that they be fired, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider on Tuesday both took the high road. [138] Carroll's Seahawks finished the season at 115, finishing second in the NFC West behind the 133 San Francisco 49ers. Now, Riley might be on the verge of tapping into Carroll's deep pool of assistants to enhance the 2022 Trojans and their most high-profile . [15][22], Carroll was named the Trojans' head coach on December 15, 2000, signing a five-year contract after USC had gone through a tumultuous 18-day search to replace fired coach Paul Hackett. USC won a school-record 19 consecutive home games from 2015-2018. [158], In the offseason, Russell Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos. "Not in any way," Carroll stated, "because I know where we stand. One of my favorite shows, Helton said. [56][57] Program highlights under Carroll include: In July 2007, ESPN.com named USC its #1 team of the decade for the period between 1996 and 2006, primarily citing the Trojans' renaissance and dominance under Carroll. Carroll's Seahawks once again had high expectations leading into the 2016 season, but injuries to key players on both sides of the ball eventually became too much to overcome. Years later, (2008) he was asked if winning the Rose Bowl was ever not enough. . Not only that, but the QB position has actually improved since Wilson left former USC Football Head Coach Pete Carroll's NFL team. It's just a process we have to go through. USC coach John McKay talks with defensive back Gerry Shaw (46) during game against UCLA at the Coliseum on Nov. 22, 1969. Seahawks' change in draft philosophy was out of necessity and by design. Seattle Seahawks Head Coach and Super Bowl Champion Pete Carroll, who began his career in football at University of the Pacific in the 1970s, will receive an honorary doctoral degree, one of the highest honors the university can bestow. The good: Football was a distant third sport for Barry. 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 . Under his tenure, days had descriptive nicknames like Tell the Truth Monday, Competition Tuesday, Turnover Wednesday. When you think about the PAC 12, you have to think of LA. [7] When Bruce moved on to Ohio State University, he again hired Carroll to coach the secondary. [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). Seahawks' Pete Carroll confirms that Sean Desai will be Eagles new DC Glenn Erby February 28, 2023 1:52 pm ET The NFL Scouting Combine is all about networking and getting deals done, but. 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 next season, USC moved from Bovard Field on campus to the Coliseum. 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. Peter Clay Carroll (born September 15, 1951, in San Francisco, California) is the head coach and of the Seattle Seahawks, a National Football League team. Our goal isn't about national championships, because we don't have control of that -- that's in somebody else's hands. That's 14 years spent together coaching football. [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. Pete Carroll . Well, we did say something else.. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider on Tuesday both took the . 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]. The reflection: Years later Smith stuck by his comment about the name and logo. I wish it didnt happen like that, Carroll said. Clockwise, from top left: Former USC coaches John McKay; Pete Carroll; John Robinson; Howard Jones; and Lane Kiffin. He is one of three coaches who also has the powers of general manager, along with New England's Bill Belichick and Washington's Ron Rivera. As head coach, Pete Carroll led a resurgence of football at the University of Southern California. However, these moves paved the way for a 42 start to the 2010 season. Hes one of only three coaches to take teams to the Final Four and College World Series. of America national championship Grantland Rice was the legendary early 20th century sportswriter who wrote, 'When the great scorer comes/to mark against your name/He'll write not 'won' or 'lost'/but how you played the game. INDIANAPOLIS In their first five years with the Seattle Seahawks, general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll could do very little wrong. He was fired with three years left on his contract. [155], Carroll's Seahawks rallied to finish the season by winning four of their final six games, with one loss coming by just one point. The assistants at Pacific during this time included a number of other future successful coaches, including Greg Robinson, Jim Colletto, Walt Harris, Ted Leland, and Bob Cope. Henson was a sports writer and editor at The Times from 1985-2007. USC coach John Robinson, center, looks on as the Trojans score a touchdown against UNLV on Oct. 4, 1997. Lincoln Riley is trying to create a new dynasty at USC, a decade and a half after Pete Carroll's Trojan Empire enjoyed its last days of elite status in college football. Prior to this the last loss was on September 29, 2001, (during Carroll's first year) to Stanford Cardinal 21-16. Just one game and I think I would have been happy. SEAHAWKS, SEAHAWKS LOGO, SPIRIT OF 12, WE ARE 12, BRING ON THE 12, LEGION OF BOOM, 12 and 12S are trademarks of the Seattle Seahawks. In recent days he earned a second interview for the Eagles' defensive coordinator job and emerged as a . "[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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. USC coach Paul Hackett poses beside Marcus Allens Heisman Trophy on the USC campus after leaving the Kansas City Chiefs to coach the Trojans in January 1998. [88] It was the first season the Seahawks had a starting quarterback other than Matt Hasselbeck in over a decade. . [145] They ended the season with a 124 record and won their first division title since 2016, but lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round. All rights reserved. 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. In the COVID-shortened 2020 season, USC started 5-0 before losing its last game. February 28, 2023 8:33 am ET. The at-home win streak did not reach 15. The sad: Described by the Times Jim Murray as an austere, forbidding man, Jones died of a heart attack at age 55 in the summer of 1941, ending his 16-year reign at USC. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The tragedy: Tollner was the quarterback at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1960 when the team plane crashed on the way back from a game in Ohio. The Lasso: Shortly before he was fired, Helton was asked if hed ever watched Ted Lasso, a popular TV show about a clueless yet affable man hired to coach a lousy British soccer team. February 25, 2022 10:50 am PT. The 49ers edged out a 1917 win, yet the Seahawks' then 112 record was still best in the conference. [133] The team finished second in the NFC West but missed out on the playoffs for only the second time in Carroll's time with the Seahawks. The Trojans went 1-9 in 1957, the worst record in school history. [134], In the 2018 season, Carroll helped lead the Seahawks to a 106 record and a second-place finish in the NFC West. 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. No doubt he will be asked about his most popular assistant, associate head coach Sean Desai. Sanjay Lal, Offensive Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers He goes from saint to scallywag. [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. LSU went 15-0 and won the national championship. 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. [52], On January 11, 2010, it was reported that Carroll would be leaving USC to coach the Seattle Seahawks. He led the Trojans to a Rose Bowl win against Penn State after the 2016 season and a No. In 1983, Bob Cope became head coach of Pacific and brought Carroll on as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. He was also the head coach at USC, where he won some bowl games. A year later Hill was traded to the Washington Senators, and his replacement in the Yankees outfield was Joe DiMaggio. 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. [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. 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. Orgeron, then USC's defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator, was recognized as a phenomenal . Pretend youre aboard a pirate ship, Newsom, IRS give Californians until October to file tax returns, Obsessed with Disneyland? USC has fired Clay Helton, the former multi-time interim coach who won a Rose Bowl and became Rasputin. Pete Carroll is a football coach who is currently the head coach as well as vice president of the Seattle Seahawks, a team in the National Football League. [106] At age 62, Carroll was the third-oldest coach to win a Super Bowl. [112] On February 1, 2015, Carroll's Seahawks lost Super Bowl XLIX to Carroll's former team, the New England Patriots, 2824. To recover from USC fall, Steve Sarkisian turned away from L.A. roots that built him, Helton was asked if hed ever watched Ted Lasso,, need to replace Helton with a big-name coach, Look up: The 32 most spectacular ceilings in Los Angeles, Is your loved one on a business trip? 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? The Trojans were 27-9-1 during that stretch and won a record 19 consecutive Pac-10 games. [195] A portion of the proceeds from CampPete.com go to support A Better LA. McKay regretted leaving USC but eventually led the Bucs to the playoffs three times. In nine seasons Cravath led USC to the Rose Bowl four times, shutting out Washington in 1944 and Tennessee in 1945. The good: Robinson was the offensive coordinator on the 1972 national championship USC team under John McKay. [29][35] In 2008, ESPN.com named Carroll's hiring number 1 in a list of the Pac-10's top ten moments of the BCS era.