What could Lincoln Riley's USC coaching staff look like? 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. Competing for time at guard are senior Travis Watkins, sophomore walk-on John Lanza, sophomore junior college transfer Alatini Malu (Long Beach City College in Long Beach, Calif.), who enrolled at USC this spring, freshman Travis Draper (originally a 2003 signee, he didn't enroll at USC until this spring), and prep All-American Chilo Rachal (Dominguez High in Compton, Calif.), an incoming freshman who also can play tackle. So he sought to have his collegiate eligibility restored (as of mid-July, he was awaiting word from the NCAA). I think cornerback will be a strong position for us. He started all of 2002 and could win back his job in 2004. [6], The Trojans prevailed over the Beavers in a tight game in heavy fog at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon. The USC football coaching staff has been rounded out by Lincoln Riley with the hire of Josh Henson as offensive line coach late Sunday night. [6] White threw for 24-of-36 for 244 yards with three interceptions and two touchdowns; Peterson ran for 82 yards on 25 carries. QUARTERBACKS USC has perhaps the nation's top quarterback in record-setting All-American first teamer Matt Leinart (255-of-402, 63.4%, 3,556 yds, 38 TD, 9 int in 2003), a leading Heisman Trophy candidate. 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. He went on to throw a Pac-10 record 38 TDs (1 shy of the NCAA sophomore mark). Despite all of its returning talent, skeptics surely will question USC's ability to replace such impact players as Udeze, Colbert, Rogers and Poole. Fr., DE Lawrence Miles, In. 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. Fr. We had tremendous fan support last year and we'll need all of them again in our quest to be the best in 2004.". 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. [21] USC quickly put the game out of reach, scoring 42 points in the first half behind 4 touchdown passes Matt Leinart and school single game record-tying 3 scoring grabs by Dwayne Jarrett. Fr., OT Travis Watkins, Sr., OG Kyle Williams, So., OT. He has a good arm and is a leader. [22] It was the second time the Trojans played before consecutive sellout crowds in the Coliseum, the first was in 1947 when the UCLA and Notre Dame rivalry games sold out, and the first against non-rival opponents. Junior middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu (98 tac, 11.5 for loss, 3 sack, 10 dfl, 4 int with 1 for a TD, 1 FF in 2003) returns after making the improbable jump from starting at Maine in 2001 to doing so at USC last fall. The game against the Bruins was later vacated as a result of NCAA sanctions. But we have a great group of quarterbacks behind him and they all want to take over the No. . The AP released a statement saying that USC will keep its 2004 AP title. Orgeron had two stints with the Trojans. << 2004 USC 2006 USC >> 2005 USC Coaching Staff Head Coach: Pete Carroll Offensive Coordinator: Lane Kiffin & Steve Sarkisian Defensive Coordinator: Pete Carroll Other Assistant Coaches: Steve Sarkisian (QB Coach) Lane Kiffin (PGC/OC) Best Players on the 2005 USC Trojans Football Team QB Matt Leinart QB John David Booty RB Reggie Bush [28] Although the fog was thick enough at times to interfere with pass plays, USC tight end Dominique Byrd caught two touchdowns. LB Rey Maualuga. But he was ineligible for this past spring's practice and will not participate in the 2004 season because of a student conduct violation. They comprise what many are saying is the school's second consecutive No. Jason Mitchell, Sr. Steve Smith, So. It was also banned from bowl games in 2010 and 2011 and lost 30 scholarships over three years. WR Fred Davis. The tight end corps is deep, with Gregg Guenther Jr. (17 catches and 2 TDs in 2003)-also a star on the Trojan basketball team-back after starting the last half of 2003, along with Dominique Byrd (14 catches and 6 early starts in 2003) and Alex Holmes (58 career catches), USC's starter in 2002 but injured last season. Also in the mix are sophomore ex-center Kurt Katnik (1 rec, 13 yds, 13.0 avg in 2003), plus walk-ons Nick Vanderboom, a sophomore, and senior Owen Hanson. Twitter. He was named to the fulltime staff in January of 2018. We present them here for purely educational purposes. A new center must emerge, with the candidates coming from sophomore Ryan Kalil, incoming freshman prep All-American Jeff Byers (Loveland High in Loveland, Colo.), who was the national high school player of the year in 2003, and junior walk-on Ross Burruel. "I truly believe we have put together an elite group of coaches that will help build this football program back to national prominence. Gable; WR Steve Smith; WR Dwayne . Last fall, the Trojans used a rotation of 3 young tailbacks that worked so well, look for more of the same in 2004. There's a lot of leadership in this group. Offensively, Troy has scored at least 20 points in the past 26 outings, with stretches of 11 consecutive 30-point games and 7 straight 40-point performances, and last year scored a Pac-10 record 534 points. "I am very excited to formally announce our coaching staff," said Riley. [33], The top-ranked Trojans visited the Bruins for their annual crosstown rivalry game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on the 75th anniversary of the first USC-UCLA game in 1929. Join our linker program. Cody, Patterson and Grootegoed are All-American candidates. 1 recruiting class in the nation. 7 Clemson, the Gamecocks' first win over a ranked opponent since 1998, as well as a 6-3 mark in non-conference action. "It's a work ethic we must have in workouts, in practices and in games. USC has its new head coach after a two-and-a-half-month search, delivering a resounding kaboom to a process that had been impressively quiet with no leaks coming from the school before the news broke Sunday that the Trojans had hired Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley. Tackle Winston Justice and guard Fred Matua return as starters on the line (John Drake, who started 7 times last year at guard and tackle, is back as well). [40] The turning point in the game came early in the first quarter, with the game tied 77, Sooner Mark Bradley made a critical special teams error that resulted in USC gaining possession on the Oklahoma 6-yard-line; after that the game turned into a USC rout. 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. So senior Lee Webb (9 tac, 1 FF in 2003, plus 4 tcb, 0 yds)-he started 5 times at fullback last year after seeing action at linebacker (where he played in 2001 and the first half of 2002)-will take over the starting job. LOS ANGELES New USC football head coach . USC coaching candidates: Luke Fickell, Bob Stoops, Chris Petersen among The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. "With Lofa Tatupu, Matt Grootegoed and Dallas Sartz, it's like we have 3 returning starters. (213) 740-4204. Senior tight end Matt Cassel could be his backup. [31] ESPN's College GameDay made its second-ever visit to the Coliseum. The Trojans returned a kickoff for a TD for the first time since 1998. [6] Matt Leinart passed for a career-high 400 yards and a school record-tying five touchdowns Saturday, leading the top-ranked Trojans to a 4110 victory and adding a highlight performance to his ultimately successful Heisman campaign. The backup tackles will be junior LaJuan Ramsey (6 tac, 2.5 for loss, 1.5 sack, 1 FF in 2003), who also might work at end, sophomore Travis Tofi (3 tac, 1 for loss, 2 dfl, 1 sack for a safety in 2003), and redshirt freshmen Sedrick Ellis and Ryan Watson. Jr., OT Alatini Malu, So., OG Fred Matua, So., OG Chilo Rachal, In. 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). USC's tallest player at 6-8, once football season concludes he changes into a basketball jersey and stars for the Trojan hoopsters. The Bruins, having come off a three-week break of consecutive bye weeks, came into the game as serious underdogs in the Victory Bell. HOLDERS Junior punter Tom Malone will be the holder for his third season. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 2 (wire-to-wire), respectively, in the AP and Coaches polls. He was 10th nationally in kickoff returns (27.3, first in Pac-10) and had a scoring runback. Carolina earned 2016 NSCAA South Regional Coaching Staff of the Year laurels, and McCaskill and Kurtz were selected as NSCAA First-Team All-Americans. Record: 13-0 (1st of 120) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Orange Bowl 55-19 versus Oklahoma, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. 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). But I was pleased with the line's progress in this past spring's practice. He became the wide receivers coach in 2019 after handling the tight ends and inside receivers in 2018. 3 wideout last fall, Whitney Lewis (3 rec, 27 yds, 9.0 avg in 2003, plus 3 tcb, 11 yds, 3.7 avg) and Chris McFoy (2 rec, 23 yds, 12.5 avg in 2003), senior Jason Mitchell (2 rec, 27 yds, 13.5 avg in 2003), and juniors Greig Carlson, who was USC's top punt returner last season (21 PR, 188 yds, 9.0 avg in 2003), and one-time cornerback William Buchanon (3 tac, 1 dfl, 1 int in 2003). (213) 740-4204. The accurate and efficient left-handed Leinart came out of relative obscurity to more-than-capably fill the shoes of 2002 Heisman winner Carson Palmer. Fr. 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. [6] Days before the game, the NCAA declared star Trojans wide receiver Mike Williams ineligible to play after a failed attempt to join the NFL early, creating concern over whether the defending 2003 National Champions were prepared to try for another title. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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). Opponents averaged just 1.8 yards per carry against the Trojans last fall, a school record and 2003 national low. But fourth-year USC head coach Pete Carroll is having none of it. "I truly believe we have put together an elite group of coaches that will help build this football program back to national prominence. [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. Fr., S Terrell Thomas, Rs. "With Ronald Nunn, Kevin Arbet and Justin Wyatt, it's really like we have four returning starters in the secondary," said Carroll. Best Players on the 2007 USC Trojans Football Team. Fr. Michael Stuart, In. But he was not selected because of a judicial stay on that ruling, which was then overturned. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? Looking to break into the tailback rotation are sophomore Chauncey Washington (19 tcb, 65 yds, 3.4 avg, plus 1 rec, 6 yds, 6.0 avg), another power runner who might have figured more prominently in 2003 had an early ankle injury not hampered him, and quick redshirt freshman Desmond Reed, who worked at wide receiver and in the secondary last fall, along with a pair of walk-ons in junior Andre Woodert (3 tcb, 19 yds, 6.3 avg in 2003) and redshirt freshman John Griffin. Only the second sophomore (along with Stanford's John Elway) to be named Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year, Leinart threw for 3,556 yards and a Pac-10 record 38 touchdowns (with only 9 interceptions) last fall while finishing third nationally in passing efficiency (a USC record 164.5 rating). Fr., DT Manuel Wright, So., DT. Most of USC's specialists from 2003 return, including perhaps the nation's premier punter (Tom Malone) and placekicker (Ryan Killeen), plus an exciting kickoff returner (Reggie Bush), a dependable punt returner (Greig Carlson) and a steady holder (Malone). DEFENSIVE BACKS The good news in the secondary is that both starting safeties return. Last year, USC allowed just 1.2 sacks a game (its lowest average since 1987). 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. [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. It would be USC last win at Oregon State until 2013. On offense in 2004, USC's entire backfield, its star wide receiver and the tight ends are back, but a new wide receiver must be developed and most of the line must be rebuilt. [44], In June 2010, the NCAA imposed sanctions on USC as a result of an investigation into the football program. The vacated games included the Trojans' Orange Bowl win. 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. Fr., DE Mike Patterson, Sr., DT LaJuan Ramsey, Jr., DT-DE Frostee Rucker, Jr., DE Jeff Schweiger, In. Full-Time Assistant Coaching Staff Named by New USC Football Head Coach We have some talented players among our other ends, but we need some to emerge. Email. Lincoln Riley's first USC coaching staff: Who's on it and what are Josh Henson - Football Coach - USC Athletics Luke Huard, who comes from a family of outstanding quarterbacks, joined the USC staff in February of 2022 as an offensive analyst. ", "Once again, this is a tremendously challenging schedule," said Carroll. Luke Huard - Football Coach - USC Athletics He'll long be remembered for his spectacular one-handed, Frisbee-like TD grab against Oregon State last fall. "I am very excited to formally announce our coaching staff," said Riley. Matt Grootegoed, Sr. Oscar Lua, So. [23], The struggling Washington Huskies visited the Trojans for the 75th meeting in the series, with the Trojans dominating 380. USC wound up being stripped of all wins in 2004 and 2005 and its BCS national championship in 2004. Williams came out of 2004 spring drills as the frontrunner on the right side and Baker was the starter on the left. We were efficient and took care of the football. Here's a rundown of Shane Beamer's 10 on-field coaches. This is not one of them. USC's top 4 rushers (and 14 of its 17 ballcarriers), its top 4 passers and 16 of the 17 players who caught passes last year return in 2004. For a while, it appeared that Williams--who has 176 receptions for 2,579 yards and a USC record 30 touchdowns in his 2-year career--would not return in 2004 after taking advantage of a court ruling to leave after his sophomore year for the NFL. WIDE RECEIVERS This past February when a court ruled that players didn't have to wait until after their third year out of high school to enter the NFL draft, All-American first teamer Mike Williams quickly decided to give up his final 2 seasons at Troy and go pro. 2004 USC Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff The official Football Coach List for the University of Southern California Trojans The official Football Coach List for the University of Southern California Trojans Football Coaches - USC Athletics Skip To Main Content USC Athletics Main Navigation Menu Then, enrolling in the fall is J.C. All-American Scott Ware (Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, Calif.), who is a junior, and prep All-American Josh Pinkard (Hueneme High in Oxnard, Calif.), who is a freshman. Cody's move to end means promising sophomore Manuel Wright (8 tac, 2 for loss, 1 sack, 3 dfl in 2003) will assume his tackle spot. Fr., DE Travis Tofi, So., DT Ryan Watson, Rs. Hard-hitting senior free safety Jason Leach (88 tac, 5.5 for loss, 1 sack, 6 dfl, 1 FR, 1 FF, 2 int with 1 for a TD in 2003) was USC's No. "That's how we're looking at it. [22] The decisive victory helped USC dispel concerns over its ability to dominate opponents. (Simon Park | Daily Trojan) 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. Inside Wide Receivers Coach. Sports Reference Baseball; Football; Basketball; Hockey; Futebol; Blog; Stathead . Additionally, Bush is the only Heisman winner to have forfeited his trophy. [1], Quarterback Matt Leinart won the Heisman Trophy as the most outstanding collegiate football player in the U.S. His teammate, running back Reggie Bush, finished fifth in Heisman voting, winning the following year. We'll attempt to continue to play defense fast and aggressively, looking to take away the football.". Defensively, Troy should be strong at linebacker and up the middle from front to back, while the ends and corners must be replaced. "We had a lot of weapons and scored lots of points. Fr., DE Lawrence Jackson, Rs. Both have a knack for creating havoc. 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. But, in my. He's good enough to merit All-American consideration (he was a Butkus Award and Lombardi Award semifinalist last season). He set a Pac-10 season mark with 212 consecutive passes without an interception (just 4 throws short of the league's career record). The team also won the AP title for the second year in a row. We also have some talented young players who can make a mark.". Both are battled-tested seniors and are All-American nominees after winning All-Pac-10 first team honors last fall. [9] One of the major focuses was improper gifts given to Reggie Bush. USC completes 2022 football coaching staff By ETHAN HOROWITZ January 19, 2022 Head Coach Lincoln Riley brought some of his staff at Oklahoma to USC, including defensive coordinator Alex Grinch, assistant Head Coach Dennis Simmonds, and outside linebacker coach Roy Manning. "He far exceeded our hopes. Full-Time Assistant Coaching Staff Named by New USC Football Head Coach Hanson, who served as a graduate assistant on Riley's Oklahoma staff in 2019, comes to USC after two years of coaching Tulsa's offensive line. 2008 USC Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. "Gregg Guenther and Dominique Byrd were outstanding last season and getting Alex Holmes back really strengthens the position.". But a new snapper (for both short and long snaps) must be developed. football@usc.edu. [36] Both USC and Oklahoma started and ended the season ranked No. [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. USC's top 2 tacklers (and 4 of its top 5) return from a 2003 defense that was first nationally in rushing defense (a school-record 60.2), second in turnover margin (+1.5) and tied for 17th in scoring defense (18.4), all Pac-10 bests. The Trojan special teams in 2003 were much-improved from previous years. Ryan Powdrell, In. 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. Phone. 2001 USC Coaching Staff Head Coach: Pete Carroll (6-6) Offensive Coordinator: Norm Chow Defensive Coordinator: Other Assistant Coaches: Steve Sarkisian (QB Coach) Lane Kiffin (TE Coach) Ed Orgeron (AHC/DL/RC) Best Players on the 2001 USC Trojans Football Team QB Carson Palmer QB Matt Cassel RB Sunny Byrd RB Sultan McCullough WR Kareem Kelly "They're both really hard to block and are relentless in how they play the game. LOS ANGELES New USC football head coach Lincoln Riley has named his full-time assistant coaching staff. 2 tackler last season. 2004 Cotton Bowl and 2004 . If we can have that kind of work ethic, we'll be on the right track.". Fr., FB David Kirtman, Jr., FB Desmond Reed, Rs. The defense features 6 starters from a year ago: a pair of returning All-Pac-10ers in end-tackle Shaun Cody and tackle Mike Patterson (both are 2-year starters who combined for 81 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries and 3 blocked field goals in 2003), always-around-the-ball linebacker Matt Grootegoed (a 3-year starter), 2003 Freshman All-American Darnell Bing and fellow safety Jason Leach (his 88 tackles were second on USC in 2003), and 2003 USC tackle leader Lofa Tatupu (98 stops) at middle linebacker. He assumed control of the job immediately and soon was playing like a veteran. [24], USC became the first top-ranked team to visit Pullman, Washington, as the Trojans took on the Cougars at a sold-out Martin Stadium. Fr., DE Shaun Cody, Sr., DE-DT Sedrick Ellis, Rs. For a while, it appeared that Williams--who has 176 receptions for 2,579 yards and a USC record 30 touchdowns in his 2-year career--would not return in 2004 after taking advantage of a court ruling to leave after his sophomore year for the NFL. Marques Tuiasosopo, Tight Ends. I'm really looking forward to watching the competition there and seeing how it shakes out. "The tailback position is a strong one for us," said Carroll. [43], Coach Pete Carroll was named the National Quarterback Club College Coach of the Year, as well as a finalist for the Bear Bryant and Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Awards semifinalist, and was named the ESPN.com Pac-10 Coach of the Year. Bush might also return punts. The electrifying Bush earned Freshman All-American first team honors as he set the USC freshman all-purpose yardage record (1,331 yards) and, as a hold-your-breath-when-he-gets-the-ball runner, had 24 plays of 20-plus yards in 2003. . 4 final ranking. On the inside, there is senior walk-on Marco Chavez (he sat out 2003 after transferring from Hawaii), plus sophomore Oscar Lua, who was sidelined most of last season because of a knee injury (he missed some of 2004 spring drills while recuperating). PLACEKICKERS Senior Ryan Killeen (19-of-24 FG, 65-of-57 PAT in 2003) ranks among the nation's top placekickers. USC Finally Announces Coaching Staff - InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 2004 USC Trojans football team - Wikipedia Matt Leinart, Jr. Michael McDonald, Rs. The 2004 AP title, however, remains in place. Joining the tackles in the fall as a freshman is prep All-American Lawrence Miles (La Quinta High in La Quinta, Calif.). [6][14] Both USC and Stanford had just previously beat BYU in convincing fashion; however, Stanford had the added benefit of a bye week to rest and reorganize between games. "We've made so much progress on special teams," said Carroll. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. "Linebacker is the great strength of our defense," said Carroll. His 65 PATs last fall were a Pac-10 season record and his 19 field goals tied the USC season mark. "He's an impact player because of his size, speed and ability. 2007 USC Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff Jr., S Eric Wright, Rs. He has an excellent staff of assistant coaches, including 8 from last year-offensive coordinator Norm Chow (the 2002 Broyles Award winner as the nation's top assistant), defensive line coach/recruiting coordinator Ed Orgeron (named the nation's top recruiter in 2004), Tim Davis (offensive line), Greg Burns (secondary), Lane Kiffin (wide receivers/passing game coordinator), Rocky Seto (he moved from safeties to linebackers this year), Brennan Carroll (tight ends) and Dennis Slutak (special teams)-and 3 newcomers in quarterbacks coach Carl Smith (he has 32 years of experience, including 11 years as an NFL offensive coordinator) and ex-NFL stars Todd McNair (running backs) and Ken Norton Jr. (linebackers).
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