Ronald Nunn (40 tac, 4 for loss, 3 sack, 1 int for a TD, 4 dfl, 1 FF, 3 FR with 1 for a TD in 2003), known for his big plays, started 3 times in 2002 and played often in extra defensive back formations last year. "The challenge is whether we can keep it up. [26] The Trojans had lost in their previous visit to WSU, a 3027 overtime game in 2002; since then the Trojans had gone 281. WIDE RECEIVERS William Buchanon, Jr. Greig Carlson, Jr. Fred Davis, Fr. The challenge starts right away, as the Trojans open on Aug. 28 against perennial power Virginia Tech in the Black Coaches Association Football Classic in Landover, Md. Joining the signalcalling corps this fall as a freshman is prep All-American Rocky Hinds (St. Bernard High in Playa del Rey, Calif.). [12] Running backs Reggie Bush and LenDale White both broke 100 yards each en route to victory. 2020 Seattle Seahawks Season 12 4 Lost in Wild Card to LAR, (Win Expectations: Make Div. Full-Time Assistant Coaching Staff Named by New USC Football Head Coach Dwayne Jarrett, In. Here's who is joining Lincoln Riley's coaching staff at USC - Yahoo! News The kicking game returns intact, except for the snapper. But Justice will not participate in 2004 because of a student conduct violation. The Trojans have done a superb job of getting turnovers under Carroll, as their +1.33 turnover margin and +111 takeaways the past 3 seasons are the best marks in the nation. Is Coach Ken Niumatalolo on the Hot Seat? [17], The game was highly touted by the media, with both teams earning praise for their performances. "That talk is beyond our control," said Carroll, the National Coach of the Year in 2003 after his team was named the national champion by Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, The Sporting News, New York Times, ESPN.com, SI.com, CBS.SportsLine.com, Collegefootballnews.com and several other organizations. [36] The game also featured four out of five of the 2004 Heisman finalists with Leinart, White, Reggie Bush and Sooner running back Adrian Peterson, the Heisman runner-up. The 2004 Trojans football team won the 2004 BCS National Championship by winning the 2005 Orange Bowl, that year's BCS National Championship Game. He received a sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA because he was out of action for most of the past 2 seasons with a foot injury (he'll miss 2004 spring drills while recuperating). I'm really looking forward to watching the competition there and seeing how it shakes out. Others back with starting experience include cornerbacks Ronald Nunn and Kevin Arbet, linebacker Dallas Sartz, end Frostee Rucker and linebacker Collin Ashton. However, the Associated Press still recognizes USC as 2004 AP title winner. The Ray Guy Award candidate broke the USC season punting average record by 3.4 yards last fall (his 49.0 mark was just 0.3 off of the Pac-10 standard). Gable; WR Steve Smith; WR Dwayne . Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Some 24 Trojans have at least 1 career start. "That's how we're looking at it. "I truly believe we have put together an elite group of coaches that will help build this football program back to national prominence. Sports Reference Baseball; Football; Basketball; Hockey; Futebol; Blog; Stathead . [22], At halftime USC recognized the 1939 Trojans as National Champions based on their #1 ranking in the contemporary Dickinson System, with surviving members of the team in attendance. [35] USC scored next 28 points en route to a 3810 halftime lead. Fr., TB Chauncey Washington, So., TB Lee Webb, Sr., FB LenDale White, So., TB Andre Woodert, Jr., TB. ", RUNNING BACKS Jody Adewale, Rs. [44], In June 2010, the NCAA imposed sanctions on USC as a result of an investigation into the football program. The championship game against the Sooners was later vacated as a result of NCAA sanctions and USC was stripped of the 2004 BCS title. ", USC will defend its national championship against a schedule that features 6 opponents who played in bowls last season. "They're both really hard to block and are relentless in how they play the game. "Shaun Cody and Mike Patterson are the best defensive linemen in college football," said Carroll. Losing that duo might not be as much of a concern as it appears, however, because their possible replacements are experienced seniors with plenty of starts under their belts. Twitter. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? He has a good arm and is a leader. He was sixth nationally in receptions (7.3, second in Pac-10) and 10th in receiving yards (101.1, third in Pac-10) in 2003. It was the Trojans' first undisputed national championship since 1972, and the second time a team had gone wire-to-wire, with the Trojans holding the number 1 spot in the polls all season. The 2021 Gamecocks football coaching staff is complete. Luke Huard - Football Coach - USC Athletics [6] ASU quarterback Andrew Walter was rendered ineffective by the USC defense which achieved eight sacks, the same total ASU allowed in its previous five games. "Matt Leinart is coming off a great year," said Carroll. LINEBACKERS Collin Ashton, Jr. Mike Brittingham, So. 2008 USC Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Nose tackle Mike Patterson (55 tac, 13.5 for loss, 7 sack, 3 FR with 1 for a TD in 2003), who last fall had the most tackles for a loss of any Trojan tackle since 1996, will be starting for his third season. Other potential returners are junior tailback Hershel Dennis, who led USC in kickoff returns in 2002 (9 KOR, 151 yds, 16.8 avg), senior cornerback Kevin Arbet (4 PR, 19 yds, 4.8 avg in 2003), who led USC in punt returns in 2001 (25 PR, 225, yd, 9.0 avg), and junior cornerback Justin Wyatt (3 KOR, 41 yds, 13.7 avg in 2003). Fr., DE Lawrence Miles, In. The 41-year . The 2004 AP title, however, remains in place. "Linebacker is the great strength of our defense," said Carroll. He assumed control of the job immediately and soon was playing like a veteran. On June 6, 2011, the BCS officially vacated USC's 2004 National Championship. Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron joined Colin Cowherd's podcast on Feb. 10, and discussed the future of USC football. Enrolling this fall is J.C. All-American Ryan Powdrell (Saddleback Community College in Mission Viejo, Calif.), who is a junior, and prep All-Americans Keith Rivers (Lake Mary High in Lake Mary, Fla.) and Eugene Germany (Pomona High in Pomona, Calif.), who both are freshmen. Fr., DT Manuel Wright, So., DT. USC completes 2022 football coaching staff - Daily Trojan He was 10th nationally in kickoff returns (27.3, first in Pac-10) and had a scoring runback. 2004 Pacific-10 Conference football standings, "The 10 Best College Football Teams of All Time", 2004 Virginia Tech Hokies Football Schedule, Southern passion propels SEC to top of conference ladder, "USC Now Will Recognize Its 1939 Football Team As A National Champion", Notre Dame (64) at No. Headlining the offense will be quarterback Matt Leinart and wide receiver Mike Williams, All-Americans who should figure prominently in this year's Heisman race (they were sixth and eighth, respectively, in last season's voting). [6] White threw for 24-of-36 for 244 yards with three interceptions and two touchdowns; Peterson ran for 82 yards on 25 carries. USC Football: Breaking Down Trojans' 2014 Coaching Staff [43] Dating back to former Trojan QB Carson Palmer's 2002 season, it was the third year in a row that a Trojan was named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year. 1 recruiting class in the nation. Here's a rundown of Shane Beamer's 10 on-field coaches. Whitney Lewis, So. You won't find anyone better than Tom Malone or Ryan Killeen. TIGHT ENDS Another deep unit for USC in 2004-9 deep, in fact-is the tight ends corps. RB Stafon Johnson. The vacated games included the Trojans' Orange Bowl win. 2 (wire-to-wire), respectively, in the AP and Coaches polls. The NCAA also forced USC to permanently disassociate itself from Bush. "I am very excited to formally announce our coaching staff," said Riley. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning is still putting the finishing touches on his coaching staff with the Ducks while he prepares to coach Georgia's defense in the College Football Playoff semifinals against Michigan on Dec. 31. 7 Clemson, the Gamecocks' first win over a ranked opponent since 1998, as well as a 6-3 mark in non-conference action. football@usc.edu. As a 2002 freshman, he set NCAA frosh records for receiving yards (1,265) and TD catches (14) and the Pac-10 frosh mark for receptions (81). Then, we need to continue developing those young players who contributed so much last year and hope that they can elevate their play. "With Lofa Tatupu, Matt Grootegoed and Dallas Sartz, it's like we have 3 returning starters. [6] With the victory, USC sealed a bid for the BCS National Championship Game in the Orange Bowl.[34]. Fred Davis graduated a semester early from Rogers High in Toledo, Ohio, and enrolled at USC this past spring. (213) 740-4204. But nobody else has seen significant action at this level yet. Additionally, Bush is the only Heisman winner to have forfeited his trophy. Coach: Henry Bibby (2-2), Jim Saia (10-15) PS/G: 74.4 (55th of 330) PA/G: 76.8 (315th of 330) It's always difficult to lose a player the caliber of 4-year starter Keary Colbert, USC's career receptions leader (207) who had 1,000-yard receiving seasons the past 2 years (including 1,013 yards and 9 TDs on 69 catches in 2003). Defensively, Troy should be strong at linebacker and up the middle from front to back, while the ends and corners must be replaced. It was also banned from bowl games in 2010 and 2011 and lost 30 scholarships over three years. Also, junior tackle Winston Justice, who from his right side spot protects Leinart's blind side, was slated to start for his third year and be an All-American candidate. QB John David Booty; QB Mark Sanchez; RB Chauncey Washington; RB C.J. The Trojan special teams in 2003 were much-improved from previous years. QB John David Booty. Or write about sports? Walk-ons Wil Smith, a sophomore, and redshirt freshman John Zilka are also available. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. "It's a work ethic we must have in workouts, in practices and in games. QUARTERBACKS John David Booty, So. That. Sophomore strong safety Darnell Bing (69 tac, 2 for loss, 1 FR, 2 int, 5 dfl in 2003) was a Freshman All-American first team selection last year and he has an unlimited future. We'll attempt to continue to play defense fast and aggressively, looking to take away the football.". The 2004 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma during the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season, the 110th season of Sooner football.The team was led by two-time Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award winner, Bob Stoops, in his sixth season as head coach.They played their home games at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. Also a key special teams player, he led the Trojans in punt returns in 2001 with 25 for 225 yards (9.0 average) and earned All-Pac-10 first team honors as a special teamer that season. 2008 Rose Bowl #13 Illinois (9-3) vs #6 USC (10-2) 1st half. [16] It was the first time since 1968 that the teams met when both were ranked and it also was the highest-ranked Cal squad USC had faced since 1952,[6] also the last time the two programs were ranked in the top ten. The 2004 USC Trojans finished the season 13-0 (8-0 in the Pac-10), | Pete Carrolls Record with Seattle Seahawks. USC Finally Announces Coaching Staff - InsideUSC with Scott Wolf And, if that happens, Carroll could have USC primed to relive the glory days of the program, when Troy ruled the college football world in the '30s, '60s and '70s. "The reconstruction of our offensive line will be critical," said Carroll. Providing that safety depth will be twin redshirt freshmen Brandon Ting (3 tac in 2003) and Ryan Ting (1 tac in 2003), and senior walk-ons Greg Farr (6 tac in 2003) and Chris Bocage (1 tac in 2003), who missed 2004 spring practice while recovering from a knee injury. Former standout USC and NFL wide receiver Keary Colbert has spent 3 years on USC's fulltime staff. ", OFFENSIVE LINEMEN Sam Baker, Rs. [11] Matt Leinart went 20-of-31 for 231 yards in three quarters before being retired from the game, Dwayne Jarrett caught a touchdown on what was his 18th birthday, and the Trojans handed the Rams their worse loss in eight years and first shut out in 85 games. Last fall, the Trojans used a rotation of 3 young tailbacks that worked so well, look for more of the same in 2004. Lincoln Riley's first USC coaching staff: Who's on it and what are The Lou Groza Award candidate was 12th nationally in scoring (9.4, second in Pac-10) and tied for 18th in field goals (1.5, third in Pac-10) in 2003. So he sought to have his collegiate eligibility restored (as of mid-July, the NCAA hadn't ruled). Do you have a blog? He led the nation in punting for 5 consecutive weeks in the middle of the 2003 campaign and would have finished as the leader (by 1.0 yards), but the efficiency of USC's offense left him 5 punts shy of having the NCAA-required minimum 3.6 punts per game. Is Coach Rick Stockstill on the Hot Seat? Luke Huard, who comes from a family of outstanding quarterbacks, joined the USC staff in February of 2022 as an offensive analyst. 2006 USC Coaching Staff. USC later vacated 2 wins (1 in conference), as well as the BCS and Pac-10 Championships, due to NCAA sanctions. 4 final ranking. Although returning 11 starters from 2005, the team lost eleven players to the National Football League (NFL), including 2004 Heisman Trophy winner, Matt Leinart, and 2005 Heisman winner, Reggie Bush. If we can have that kind of work ethic, we'll be on the right track.". [28], USC clinched its third consecutive conference championship with a victory over the visiting Arizona Wildcats. [6] However, in the key final series, under heavy crowd noise, the USC defense caused an incomplete pass, a sack by defensive tackle Manuel Wright, and two more incomplete passes to cause a loss of possession and effectively end the game. DEFENSIVE BACKS The good news in the secondary is that both starting safeties return. Then there's senior Brandon Hance (4-of-9, 44.4%, 44 yds in 2003), who started 9 games at Purdue in 2001 and was No. Full-Time Assistant Coaching Staff Named by New USC Football Head Coach [5] The university filed an appeal of the sanctions which was later denied by the NCAA. The threesome combined for 1,906 rushing yards (146.6 yards a game) with 20 TDs in 2003; each rushed for at least 500 yards (the first time that had happened at USC since 1988) and averaged at least 4.8 yards per carry. Fr., FB Reggie Bush, So., TB Hershel Dennis, Jr., TB John Griffin, Rs. Fr. [15] By halftime, USC found itself down 11 points after the Cardinal caught them by surprise with an 82-yard run final play while trying to run out the clock to end the half. The Trojans return 15 starters (7 on offense, 6 on defense, plus both kickers) from last year's record-setting team that won its last 9 games en route to a 12-1 overall mark. 2 at USC after Booty got hurt last year, as well as senior Matt Cassel (6-of-13, 46.2%, 63 yds in 2003), who has also spent time in his career at tight end and is a pitcher on the Trojan baseball team, junior Billy Hart, an infielder/outfielder on USC's baseball team (he has yet to throw a pass at USC and has seen only brief action in 2002), and walk-on redshirt freshman Michael McDonald, the son of ex-USC All-American Paul McDonald. Head Coach: Pete Carroll (11-2) Offensive Coordinator: Steve Sarkisian (QB Coach) & Lane Kiffin (PGC) Defensive Coordinator: Nick Holt Other Assistant Coaches: Best Players on the 2006 USC Trojans Football Team. The junior finished sixth in last year's Heisman Trophy and was only the second sophomore (along with Stanford's John Elway) to win Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year honors. 2001 USC Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff Along the way, USC swept traditional rivals UCLA and Notre Dame for the second year in a row (only the second time it has ever done that in back-to-back seasons). 2004 USC Football Outlook - USC Athletics His career average of 44.9 is nearly a yard above the school standard. RUNNING BACKS USC is loaded once again at the running back spots. Head Coach: Pete Carroll(13-0)Offensive Coordinator: Norm ChowDefensive Coordinator: Other Assistant Coaches: Lane Kiffin (WR Coach) Ed Oregeron (AHC/DL/RC). LOS ANGELES New USC football head coach . He has 12 100-yard receiving games in his career. He went on to throw a Pac-10 record 38 TDs (1 shy of the NCAA sophomore mark). "The past 2 years, we were really good on defense and we played just how we drew it up," said Carroll, the team's defensive coordinator. 2004 Oklahoma Sooners football team - Wikipedia Matt Cassel, Sr. Brandon Hance, Sr. Billy Hart, Jr. Rocky Hinds, In. Jr. Keith Rivers, In. "Our kicking game, under the expert guidance of coach Dennis Slutak once again, should be very strong. Fr., TB Brandon Hancock, Jr., FB Sean Kelly, Rs. Sophomore Fred Matua started most of last season at right guard and brings a defensive lineman's mentality to the offensive front. The game against the Bruins was later vacated as a result of NCAA sanctions. [22] The decisive victory helped USC dispel concerns over its ability to dominate opponents. [8] Although Virginia Tech was not ranked going into the game, they ended the season ranked 9th, going 103 (71 in the ACC), becoming ACC Champions in their first year in the conference and were invited to the 2005 Nokia Sugar Bowl. 2 in the AP poll at one point late in the season. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. [6] The game marked the return of USC Offensive Coordinator Norm Chow to the program where he spent 27 years as an assistant under former Coach LaVell Edwards. In his first two years at . Alex Grinch. "We understand how to handle personnel losses and move on," said Carroll. So the competition for playing time will be intense. Running backs coach Todd McNair was banned from off-campus recruiting for one year after the NCAA determined he'd known about Bush's dealings with the agents. Fr., DT Thomas Herring, In. We had tremendous fan support last year and we'll need all of them again in our quest to be the best in 2004.". At fullback, fleet junior Brandon Hancock (1 tcb, -2 yds, -2.0 avg in 2003, plus 13 rec, 160 yds, 12.3 avg, 2 TD), a tough blocker and excellent receiver, was expected to return as the starter, but he'll miss 2004 while recuperating from knee surgery. [14], ESPN's College GameDay program visited the Los Angeles Coliseum for the first time[3] in anticipation of a game between highly ranked and undefeated teams: 7th-ranked California had given USC its only loss in the 2003 season, resulting in the Trojans sharing the 2003 National Championship. USC and Oregon both aim for youth on their football coaching staffs In the process, Leinart has thrust himself to the front of this year's Heisman race and is also a leading candidate for the Davey O'Brien Award. Both were named co-winners of the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year. Chris McFoy, So. There's a lot of leadership in this group. [39], The Sooners scored first, having stopped an opening USC drive. Meet the 2021 South Carolina football coaching staff - TheBigSpur [9] The team was coached by Pete Carroll in his fourth year with the Trojans, and played their home games in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The bull-like White, who had a trio of 100-yard games last season, was the first true freshman to lead USC in rushing (his 754 yards were the second most by a Trojan frosh behind Charles White's 858 in 1976) and his 13 rushing TDs were a USC freshman mark (his 14 total TDs tied the USC frosh record). The leading candidates for both roles are redshirt freshman Will Collins, a one-time walk-on who earned a scholarship this spring, and junior walk-on linebacker Collin Ashton. Finally, senior leadership must surface even though we might not have more than two or three seniors starting on offense.". Bush might also return punts. Matt Grootegoed, Sr. Oscar Lua, So. Fr., DE Mike Patterson, Sr., DT LaJuan Ramsey, Jr., DT-DE Frostee Rucker, Jr., DE Jeff Schweiger, In. [2] Despite low expectations, the Bruins were able to shut down Leinart and give the Trojans a close game that was not decided until the final minutes. After trailing 130 in second quarter, USC scored the next 28 points with a pivotal 65-yard scoring return by Reggie Bush in the 4th quarter with the game close at 1413. "It starts with a big-time opener against a premier program and never lets up. But a new snapper (for both short and long snaps) must be developed. Six defensive starters return from 2003: end-tackle Shaun Cody, tackle Mike Patterson, linebackers Matt Grootegoed and Lofa Tatupu and safeties Darnell Bing and Jason Leach. His underrated, yet steady, ability-remember his highlight reel touchdown grabs against Michigan in last season's Rose Bowl-made it unwise for teams to double-cover Williams. Football National Champions: 1981 Clemson, 2004 USC, 2010 Auburn The 2004 season featured a win over No. In all, 79 squadmen return from last year's national championship team, including 56 who saw playing time in 2003 (50 were lettermen and 31 were on the season-ending 2-deep). [8] The game marked the emergence of running back Reggie Bush, who often lined up at wide receiver, catching five passes for 127 yards and scored three touchdowns in a tight game. "While we've been effective rotating these young players, it will be interesting to see if any of them can take over a leadership role this season. The undefeated, top-ranked Trojans met the also undefeated, second-ranked Sooners in the 2005 BCS National Championship Game held at the FedEx Orange Bowl at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. Only 2-year starting weakside linebacker Melvin Simmons is gone (he had 55 tackles and 3 fumble recoveries last season). Cody, Patterson and Grootegoed are All-American candidates. USC's punter (All-American Tom Malone, whose 49.0 average in 2003 was a school record) and placekicker (Ryan Killeen, whose 65 PATs last year set a Pac-10 record and 19 field goals tied the USC mark) are back, as well as USC's top kick returner (Bush) and punt returner (wide receiver Greig Carlson) from 2003. 2008 USC Coaching Staff Head Coach: Pete Carroll (12-1) Offensive Coordinator: Steve Sarkisian Defensive Coordinator: Nick Holt Other Assistant Coaches: Todd McNair (RB/ST Coach) Brennan Carroll (TE Coach) John Morton (WR Coach) Ken Norton Jr (LB Coach) Best Players on the 2008 USC Trojans Football Team QB Mark Sanchez RB Stafon Johnson [43] All three players made the All-Pac-10 first team, with Bush making the team as both a running back and punt returner; they were joined by Mike Patterson, Matt Grootegoed, Lofa Tatupu and P Tom Malone. USC fielded record-setting punt and placekicking squads. Fr., SNP Mario Danelo, Rs. And USC blocked 7 kicks (6 field goals and a punt). 1 and No. He set a Pac-10 season mark with 212 consecutive passes without an interception (just 4 throws short of the league's career record). [25] The game marked the first career start for Husky quarterback Isaiah Stanback. USC's defense last season posted a national-best 55 sacks, forced 42 turnovers and scored 8 touchdowns (and had 2 safeties). All the running backs return, also: starting tailback Hershel Dennis (661 rushing yards in 2003) and top backups LenDale White (his 754 yards last season made him the first true freshman to lead USC in rushing, while his 13 rushing TDs was a Trojan frosh record) and Reggie Bush (a Freshman All-American who set the USC freshman all-purpose yardage mark with 1,331 yards last fall), plus fullback Brandon Hancock (but he'll miss 2004 with a knee injury). Fr. Both are weapons for us. Inside Wide Receivers Coach. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Jason Mitchell, Sr. Steve Smith, So. Each of them had very productive seasons last year and we're hoping for more of the same this year. And the Trojan defense-whose +1.33 turnover margin and +111 takeaways in Carroll's first 3 seasons are best in the nation-topped the country in 2003 in rushing defense. "The tailback position is a strong one for us," said Carroll. The Irish had been inconsistent during the season, coming into the game at 64 having defeated strong teams and lost to weak teams. Fr.
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