[45] His total compensation, including pay and benefits, for the 2007 fiscal year was $4,415,714. . After three seasons at his alma mater, Carroll started moving around and gaining more . I sat in the meetings. [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. [119] After losing at home on Sunday Night Football to the division leading Cardinals, Seattle sat at 45. All we want to do around here is win forever, he said more than once. 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. [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. In recent days he earned a second interview for the Eagles' defensive coordinator job and emerged as a . [121] Seattle entered the postseason as the #6 seed, winning its Wild Card Round against the Minnesota Vikings after Vikings kicker Blair Walsh missed a 27-yard field goal for a final score of 109. [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. Carroll's collegiate success prompted an NFL return in 2010 when he was hired as the head coach of Seattle. Losses at home to UCLA, Oregon State and Utah bolstered that perception, and Lincoln Riley, 38, was hired away from Oklahoma as the next Trojans head coach. Thank you to the @Seahawks organization, @12s, the players, coaches, staff - for everything. [44] Fourteen of those games were later vacated for breaking NCAA rules. 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. He really tried to keep his job and I respect him for that.. [31][37] However, after the slow start, Carroll's teams proceeded to go 677 over the next 74 games, winning two national championships and playing for another. [50] When asked if he would retire at USC, Carroll responded: I am prepared to do that. INDIANAPOLIS In their first five years with the Seattle Seahawks, general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll could do very little wrong. Seahawks officially announce Pete Carroll's 2022 coaching staff Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans. Pete Carroll, Executive VP, Head Coach Shane Waldron, Offensive Coordinator He also mentored Al Davis, the longtime owner of the Raiders, who was an assistant under Clark. [158], In the offseason, Russell Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos. Henson was a sports writer and editor at The Times from 1985-2007. As USC looks forward to a new era under new head coach Lincoln Riley, let's look at the 17 coaches in the modern era of Trojans football who produced a record of 792-317-40 with 11 national. 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. [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. I wish it didnt happen like that, Carroll said. 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. 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. 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. [161] Carroll led the Seahawks to a 98 finish and an appearance in the playoffs. His youngest son, Nate, would soon be graduating with a degree in psychology. [25][27][28], USC first pursued then-Oregon State coach Dennis Erickson, who instead signed a contract extension with the Beavers; then Oregon coach Mike Bellotti, who similarly signed an extension. There has never been a finer man than Don Clark in all aspects.. REACTION: D11. The bad: UCLA crushed the Trojans in the regular-season finale and Orgeron was passed over for Steve Sarkisian for the permanent job. USC interim coach Donte Williams talks with players on the sideline during the Trojans game against Utah on Oct. 9 at the Coliseum. And it began with following a legend. 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. 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. RENTON, Wash. Pete Carroll called a meeting with eight of the most-trusted leaders on his Seattle Seahawks. 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. And we're gonna see how far that takes us. "[30] He assigned all jersey numbers to his players, an assignment he takes seriously. Chad Morton, Run Game Coordinator, Running Backs It was reported that USC might appeal the sanctions. In April 2003, Carroll helped organize a meeting with political leaders, high-ranking law enforcement officials and representatives from social service, education and faith-based communities at USC's Heritage Hall for a brainstorming session. [7] When Bruce moved on to Ohio State University, he again hired Carroll to coach the secondary. 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). [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. [120] Russell Wilson became the first quarterback to throw 19 or more touchdown passes without any interceptions over five or more wins. 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) He was a vital part of my life and my friend . [23][24][25] He was not the Trojans' first choice, and was considered a long shot as the USC Athletic Department under Director Mike Garrett initially planned to hire a high-profile coach with recent college experience. I owe so much to the school and the people who follow it. "[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. 1 at Julies, a restaurant near campus. [175] As a fan of the Grateful Dead, Carroll then tied Wooden's thoughts into those by Jerry Garcia, and decided that he wanted his football program to not be the best, but the only program following his competitive philosophy.[175]. I wish it didnt happen like that, Carroll said. Coaching Career: 1994-2021. They took a team almost completely bereft of talent and, with outstanding . [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. 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. USC won a school-record 19 consecutive home games from 2015-2018. . The . [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. The good: An unlikely star quarterback at Brigham Young, Sarkisian was first hired at USC as an offensive assistant in 2001 and after a stint as quarterbacks coach with the Oakland Raiders returned to USC under Carroll. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, The 12 hours that transformed USC football: How the Lincoln Riley deal went down, Lincoln Rileys hiring at USC already impacting Trojans recruiting, Malachi Nelson, collapsing while jogging in Huntington Beach, Oklahomas Lincoln Riley is the nations preeminent quarterback guru, McKays 127 wins eclipsed the 120 won by Jones, left USC to coach the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "[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 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. 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. Sarkisian developed a reputation as an excellent offensive mind and after five years as head coach at Washington he was chosen over Orgeron. The streak ended on October 6, 2007, with a 2423 loss to the Stanford Cardinal who was a 41-point underdog. Fourteen wins were vacated from the 2004 and 2005 seasons, the Trojans were banned from the postseason for two years and surrendered 30 scholarships over three years. 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? 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. Someone asked me the other day, 'Does that mean you're never going to leave?' 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.. It was Nick Saban's fifth head coaching job by the time he got to Alabama. "[30] He also cites influences from psychologists Abraham Maslow and Carl Jung, Buddhist meditation master Chgyam Trungpa, and Zen master D. T. The quotes: Robinson, in 2019, on USC tradition: When I got the job from John McKay, I said I didnt change anything. [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. [29][30] Garrett cited Carroll's intelligence, energy and reputation as a defensive specialist as reasons for his hire.[24]. "[71] Carroll was hired before the sanctions were announced. [126] Carroll notched his 100th regular-season win the following week against the Philadelphia Eagles. Sark flamed out in 2015. The choice of Carroll for USC's head coaching position was openly criticized by the media and many USC fans, primarily because of USC's stagnation under the outgoing Hackett and Carroll's record as a head coach in the NFL and being nearly two decades removed from the college level. On February 2, 2014, Carroll led the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl win in franchise history after defeating the Denver Broncos, 438, in Super Bowl XLVIII. D10. Peter Clay Carroll. The Trojans were 27-9-1 during that stretch and won a record 19 consecutive Pac-10 games. Orgeron was named interim coach and went 6-2. Pete Carroll is a head coach and executive vice president for the NFL team Seattle Seahawks. [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. He is one of the few coaches to win both the Super Bowl and a college football national championship. The reflection: Years later Smith stuck by his comment about the name and logo. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. 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. 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. a great leader and inspiration to me.. [195] A portion of the proceeds from CampPete.com go to support A Better LA. We will always appreciate and respect our association with USC, Coach Carroll said. 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. [191], Despite his penchant for humor, Carroll's USC program had strictly prescribed routines that covered what players were allowed to eat, the vocabulary they used, and the theme of daily practices. Clint Hurtt, Defensive Coordinator However, these moves paved the way for a 42 start to the 2010 season. DeShawn Shead, Assistant DB February 28, 2023 5:58 pm ET. McKay, Robinson and Carroll won national titles; Tollner, Hackett and Kiffin sagged. Peter Clay Carroll (born September 15, 1951) is the current coach of the is the and executive Vice-President of the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. 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. I have no idea, but I can't imagine doing anything else. "[114], The 2015 offseason was one full of criticism for Carroll, Wilson, and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell after the ending of Super Bowl XLIX. "Not in any way," Carroll stated, "because I know where we stand. Before long they were handling the priceless and potentially dangerous moon rocks on the table. We love the Rose Bowl."[46]. Folks in Knoxville were livid. I loved his family. [106] At age 62, Carroll was the third-oldest coach to win a Super Bowl. In Pete Carroll we find a more recent legend. His 1943 team began the year with six consecutive shutouts, and his 1944 team was 8-0-2 and ranked seventh in the nation. The bad: Kiffin was perceived as immature and found himself embroiled in controversies involving deflated footballs, switched jersey numbers and rotating quarterbacks. We know we've fought hard to do right. He likens being a college head coach to being both the "coach and general manager. 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. The brave: Shortly after the 1941 season the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and Barry enlisted in the Navy, ending his short tenure as USC football coach. [113] Some have called Carroll's play-call on the play "the worst play-call in NFL history. Our goal isn't about national championships, because we don't have control of that -- that's in somebody else's hands. 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. . 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. [10] In 1989, he was a candidate for the head coaching position at Stanford University; the position went to Dennis Green. Years later, (2008) he was asked if winning the Rose Bowl was ever not enough. He also admitted what was obvious to anyone who watched the low-level Freedom Bowl: Our guys didnt give a damn about being there.. The Trojans went 1-9 in 1957, the worst record in school history. I love being here. Tracy Smith, Assistant Special Teams [9][10], Carroll's energetic and positive personality made a good impression on his head coach, Chester Caddas. As a result of action taken by the BCS presidents' oversight committee on June 6, 2011, the Trojans' BCS Championship has been vacated. 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. However, Carroll was praised by much of the national media for how he handled the adversity following the game. If we win our games and we're out there and they want us to go somewhere else, then we'll go. 1. The greeting: When Carroll was hired, the Times Bill Plaschke was among those believing USC had made a mistake: Oh, no!, Plaschke wrote. [104] It was later dubbed the Immaculate Deflection. He used to tell us we could go across the parking lot and beat the Rams. 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. Brennan and his wife, Amber, have a son named Dillon. The magical Fiesta Bowl win and giddiness of the offseason took a hit against Iowa on Saturday. . 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. Under Waldron, Seattle's offense got off to a hot start, with quarterback Russell Wilson completing 18 of 23 passes for 254 yards and four touchdowns as the Seahawks won 2816 to the Indianapolis Colts, finishing with a passer rating of 152.3. USC football coach Ted Tollner, left, stands next to outgoing coach John Robinson during a news conference on the USC campus in November 1982. [4] Carroll attended Redwood High School in Larkspur, California. 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. The quote: Williams was raised in Crenshaw,three miles west of the Coliseum. And so did Helton, going 5-7 in 2018 and fending off calls for him to be fired. The Santa Ana High product played center at USC and was the first Trojans alum to serve as coach. He was a great innovator, ball coach, and man of the world. The bad: An assistant for several seasons under Jones, Barry had the daunting task of taking over the football program after Jones sudden death. January 11, 2010. Patience and a well-timed recruiting pitch helped USC lure Lincoln Riley away from Oklahoma, sending shockwaves through the college football world. USC coach John Robinson, center, looks on as the Trojans score a touchdown against UNLV on Oct. 4, 1997.