Both are battled-tested seniors and are All-American nominees after winning All-Pac-10 first team honors last fall. Last fall, the Trojans used a rotation of 3 young tailbacks that worked so well, look for more of the same in 2004. [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. Senior placekicker Ryan Killeen backs up Malone. [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. [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. Behind him is walk-on redshirt freshman Mario Danelo, the son of ex-NFL kicker Joe Danelo. 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. But a new snapper (for both short and long snaps) must be developed. But we'll throw open the competition for those two corner spots and see how it unfolds. Jr., OT Alatini Malu, So., OG Fred Matua, So., OG Chilo Rachal, In. 1 recruiting class in the nation. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He was named to the fulltime staff in January of 2018. [40] USC gained 525 total yards, averaging 8.3 yards per play, to the Sooners 372; OU ran off 13 more plays, 76 to 63, and held the ball for 35:06; however, Oklahoma had 5 turnovers to USC's none.[6]. 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. 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. 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. 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. [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. Each offers something different: Hershel Dennis brings stability, LenDale White brings power and Reggie Bush brings speed.". "The reconstruction of our offensive line will be critical," said Carroll. [36] Both USC and Oklahoma started and ended the season ranked No. 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). 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. He started all of 2002 and could win back his job in 2004. 2003 USC Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff All-American first teamer Udeze-a 3-year starter and Hendricks Award finalist who tied for the national lead in sacks in 2003 while posting 56 tackles, 16.5 sacks, 26 tackles for loss and 5 forced fumbles-opted to skip his senior year and head to the NFL, where he was a first round pick. Gable; WR Steve Smith; WR Dwayne . "He far exceeded our hopes. The 2004 USC Trojans finished the season 13-0 (8-0 in the Pac-10), | Pete Carrolls Record with Seattle Seahawks. All of that came on the heels of USC's nearly-as-successful 2002 campaign that ended with an 11-2 mark, a victory in the Orange Bowl and a No. [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. Jimmy Miller, In. But nobody else has seen significant action at this level yet. 2006 USC Coaching Staff. 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. He gave an early indication of his talent when his first career pass went for a touchdown at Auburn in last fall's opener. Reggie Bush will be a key in the Trojans' running game this season. . Rd. Walk-on redshirt freshman Sean Kelly, another former tailback, also is available. [25] The game marked the first career start for Husky quarterback Isaiah Stanback. [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. 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. TIGHT ENDS Dominique Byrd, Jr. GREGG GUENTHER JR., Sr. Owen Hanson, Sr. Alex Holmes, Sr. Kurt Katnik, So. Or write about sports? Senior Alex Holmes, who has 58 career catches, is back after sitting out last fall with a back injury. Then, we need to continue developing those young players who contributed so much last year and hope that they can elevate their play. And USC's rushing offense (155.9), though not nationally ranked, was its best since 1991. But he was not selected because of a judicial stay on that ruling, which was then overturned. Alex Grinch, defensive coordinator. [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. "But because of our accomplishments the past two seasons, we know we'll be challenged to the max each game now. Fr., FB David Kirtman, Jr., FB Desmond Reed, Rs. Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. 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., OG-OT Drew Radovich, Rs. One of the major focuses was improper gifts given to Reggie Bush. @Coach_Henson. The 122 points he scored in 2003 were the second-most ever tallied at USC. Michael Stuart, In. 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 He changes the dynamic of the game when he's on the field. "Gregg Guenther and Dominique Byrd were outstanding last season and getting Alex Holmes back really strengthens the position.". I think cornerback will be a strong position for us. 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). But he was not selected because of a judicial stay on that ruling, which was then overturned. The season before that, USC fired offensive coordinator Tee Martin and three other assistants, while quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis took the offensive coordinator job at Western Kentucky. [12] Running backs Reggie Bush and LenDale White both broke 100 yards each en route to victory. [43], In conference, Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush were named 2004 Pac-10 Co-Offensive Players of the Year, while DE-DT Shaun Cody was Pac-10 Co-Defensive Player of the Year; it marked the first time teammates had ever shared the honors on one side of the ball, the third time a school had won both offensive and defensive players of the year, and it was Leinart's second consecutive year being named the Offensive Player of the Yearmaking him the fourth to do so. (Simon Park | Daily Trojan) USC coaching candidates: Luke Fickell, Bob Stoops, Chris Petersen among names to replace Clay Helton There is an obvious top candidate, but the Trojans may have their pick of quality coaches We'll have a very competitive environment each day to determine playing time and starting roles. 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). 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. Just look what happened last year when Troy had to replace a number of top performers, including the 2002 Heisman winner (Carson Palmer), the nation's best safety (Troy Polamalu) and 3 NFL-caliber tailbacks (Justin Fargas, Sultan McCullough and Malaefou MacKenzie). Fr. Making the second team where RB LenDale White, OT Sam Baker and S Darnell Bing, and honorable mentions to TE Dominique Byrd, TE Alex Holmes, WR Dwayne Jarrett, S Jason Leach, LB Dallas Sartz, DT Manuel Wright and CB Justin Wyatt. [28] Although the fog was thick enough at times to interfere with pass plays, USC tight end Dominique Byrd caught two touchdowns. [9] Because of the controversy that ended the 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season with a split national title between LSU and USC, the motto for the Trojans' 2004 season became "Leave No Doubt. Williams came out of 2004 spring drills as the frontrunner on the right side and Baker was the starter on the left. We had tremendous fan support last year and we'll need all of them again in our quest to be the best in 2004.". Fr., OT Travis Watkins, Sr., OG Kyle Williams, So., OT. Sophomore John David Booty (7-of-14, 50.0%, 90 yds in 2003), believed to be the first football player to graduate a full year early from high school and enroll at a major Division I-A university when he did so last year, became Leinart's backup by the middle of the 2003 season before breaking his wrist late in the year. Lincoln Riley is doing a lot of great things. 2004 USC Trojans Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com So he sought to have his collegiate eligibility restored (as of mid-July, the NCAA hadn't ruled). Fr. Junior Dallas Sartz (60 tac, 6 for loss, 2 sack, 4 dfl, 1 blk P in 2003) assumes the starting strongside job. USC has accomplished this with a multi-pronged offensive attack that stresses efficiency and ball control, an aggressive defensive approach that thrives on getting turnovers and an effective, mistake-free kicking game. A school-record 6 Trojans were awarded All-American first team honors in 2004: Matt Leinart, RB Reggie Bush, DE Shaun Cody, LB Matt Grootegoed, DT Mike Patterson and LB Lofa Tatupu. Fr., FB Reggie Bush, So., TB Hershel Dennis, Jr., TB John Griffin, Rs. "This group can do all of those things well. 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. The Trojans returned a kickoff for a TD for the first time since 1998. "We had a lot of weapons and scored lots of points. 2020 Seattle Seahawks Season 12 4 Lost in Wild Card to LAR, (Win Expectations: Make Div. A pair of prep All-Americans-Thomas Herring (Fremont High in Los Angeles, Calif.) and Jeff Schweiger (Valley Christian High in San Jose, Calif.)-have a chance to make a contribution as freshmen when they arrive in the fall. He proved to be a load at 350 pounds before breaking his ankle late in the year (he missed 2004 spring drills while recuperating). Also pushing for playing time at the corner spots will be juniors Justin Wyatt (10 tac in 2003, plus 3 rec, 20 yds, 6.7 avg and 3 KOR, 41 yds, 13.7 avg), who also saw some action at wide receiver last fall, and John Walker (3 tac, 1 dfl in 2003), and redshirt freshmen Eric Wright and Terrell Thomas, plus junior walk-ons Alex Gomez and Justin Tolliver. 2004 USC Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff He might sprint for the USC track team this spring (he has a best of 10.42 in the 100 meters). The big disappointment is Donte Williams is not only coaching the cornerbacks, he got a fake title: Defensive passing game coordinator. "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. As a sophomore in 2003 when he placed eighth in the Heisman balloting, he had 95 catches for 1,314 yards (his second consecutive 1,000-yard season) and a USC record 16 TDs. 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. [2] The team captains were Shaun Cody, Matt Grootegoed and Matt Leinart.[3]. (213) 740-4204. Walk-ons Wil Smith, a sophomore, and redshirt freshman John Zilka are also available. 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. 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. football@usc.edu. "He's an impact player because of his size, speed and ability. 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 USC fielded record-setting punt and placekicking squads. 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. Fr., S Terrell Thomas, Rs. After the regular season, the University of Mississippi hired USC Assistant Head Coach Ed Orgeron, who also served as Defensive Line Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, to be the new head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels football team; although hired on December 16, 2004, he remained with USC through the Orange Bowl.[42]. Head Coach: Pete Carroll(13-0)Offensive Coordinator: Norm ChowDefensive Coordinator: Other Assistant Coaches: Lane Kiffin (WR Coach) Ed Oregeron (AHC/DL/RC). Nick Vanderboom, So. Full-Time Assistant Coaching Staff Named by New USC Football Head Coach QB John David Booty; QB Mark Sanchez; RB Chauncey Washington; RB C.J. "With Lofa Tatupu, Matt Grootegoed and Dallas Sartz, it's like we have 3 returning starters. Fr., DE Lawrence Miles, In. [3] Irish quarterback Brady Quinn completed 15-of-29 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. The championship game against the Sooners was later vacated as a result of NCAA sanctions and USC was stripped of the 2004 BCS title. PUNTERS All-American junior Tom Malone (49.0 avg in 2003), the nation's best punter, has proven to be a weapon whenever he boots the ball. In his 2-year Trojan career, Williams has 176 receptions for 2,579 yards and a USC record 30 touchdowns. In 2003, 24 of his 42 punts traveled at least 50 yards and 28 pinned opponents within the 20-yard line. USC Finally Announces Coaching Staff The USC coaching staff is official. 2006 USC Trojans football team - Wikipedia The 2004 Trojans football team won the 2004 BCS National Championship by winning the 2005 Orange Bowl, that year's BCS National Championship Game. Kevin Arbet (5 tac, 1 for loss, 1 dfl, 1 FF in 2003, plus 4 PR, 19 yds, 4.8 avg) has 6 career starts. "Linebacker is the great strength of our defense," said Carroll. "They're both really hard to block and are relentless in how they play the game. WR Fred Davis. [17], The game was highly touted by the media, with both teams earning praise for their performances. KICKERS/PUNTERS/SNAPPERS Will Collins, Rs. "We did a great job offensively last season," said Carroll. And we have the potential to be explosive in the return game.". LINEBACKERS USC's strength on defense will be its linebacking corps. But we have a great group of quarterbacks behind him and they all want to take over the No. Ryan Ting also can play cornerback. RETURNERS USC has back from last year its top kickoff returner in sophomore tailback Reggie Bush (18 KOR, 492 yds, 27.3 avg, 1 TD in 2003), who was 10th nationally in kickoff returns (27.3, first in Pac-10) and was the first Trojan to lead the league in kickoff returns since Anthony Davis in 1974, and its top punt returner in junior wide receiver Greig Carlson (21 PR, 188 yds, 9.0 avg in 2003). We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. Fr., DE Mike Patterson, Sr., DT LaJuan Ramsey, Jr., DT-DE Frostee Rucker, Jr., DE Jeff Schweiger, In. [41], Leinart, the game's MVP, threw an Orange Bowl record (and at the time a USC record-tying) 5 touchdowns, including 3 to wide receiver Steve Smith, tying both an Orange Bowl and USC record; Ryan Killeen set the USC career scoring record with 329 career points; USC's 55 points tied its most ever in a bowl and were the most ever allowed in a bowl by Oklahoma. "Darnell Bing is headed for greatness and Jason Leach does such a solid job back there," said Carroll. Fr., OT Matt Spanos, Rs. Fr. He averages a touchdown every 6.1 times he touches the ball. ", USC will defend its national championship against a schedule that features 6 opponents who played in bowls last season. It's no wonder, then, that the Trojans likely will enter the 2004 campaign as a pre-season favorite to repeat as national champs. QUARTERBACKS John David Booty, So. Derrick Jones, In. Henson, 46, spent the past 3 seasons (2019-21 . 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. The 41-year . (213) 740-4204. Fr., TB Chauncey Washington, So., TB Lee Webb, Sr., FB LenDale White, So., TB Andre Woodert, Jr., TB. A mix of players with experience and youth will contend for both vacant end jobs: junior Frostee Rucker (26 tac, 4 for loss, 1.5 sack, 1 int, 1 dfl, 1 FF, 2 FR in 2003), who started 5 games last year when Nazel was injured, and redshirt freshmen Chris Barrett, Lawrence Jackson and Alex Morrow. As a result, USC was placed on four years' probation and forced to vacate its last two wins of the 2004 season as well as all of its wins in the 2005 season. Wil Smith, So. [6] After an energetic and emotional halftime in the locker room, the Trojan defense shut down the Cardinal while the offense put together the drives that gave the Trojans the lead and the victory. We have some talented players among our other ends, but we need some to emerge. Phone. SNAPPERS It might not sound like a big deal, but USC must replace both of its long-time snappers: 4-year short snapper Joe Boskovich and 3-year long snapper Matt Hayward. "I truly believe we have put together an elite group of coaches that will help build this football program back to national prominence. He assumed control of the job immediately and soon was playing like a veteran. 2004 Cotton Bowl and 2004 . Junior Hershel Dennis (137 tcb, 661 yds, 4.8 avg, 4 TD in 2003, plus 10 rec, 62 yds, 6.2 avg, 1 TD), the veteran of the group, started each game last year and was effective. 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. TIGHT ENDS Another deep unit for USC in 2004-9 deep, in fact-is the tight ends corps. 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. Behind Leinart is a stable of very capable backups. Seven starters return on offense in 2004: quarterback Matt Leinart, wide receiver Mike Williams, tailback Hershel Dennis, guard Fred Matua, tight end Gregg Guenther Jr., fullback Brandon Hancock and tackle Winston Justice (Hancock and Justice won't play this season). Joining the tackles in the fall as a freshman is prep All-American Lawrence Miles (La Quinta High in La Quinta, Calif.). Fr., DE Lawrence Jackson, Rs. "Obviously, it would be great to get Mike Williams back," said Carroll. Phone. Josh Henson, who has 23 years of coaching experience primarily in the SEC and Big 12 and has been part of a national championship staff, joined the USC staff as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach in December of 2021. [20], The 15th-ranked Sun Devils, under Coach Dirk Koetter, were out to prove that they were a part of the national title picture and USC was out to prove it deserved its top-ranking after a series of close games to the Bay Area schools. The kicking game returns intact, except for the snapper. Meet the 2021 South Carolina football coaching staff - TheBigSpur USC completes 2022 football coaching staff - Daily Trojan Ed Orgeron Reveals 'Crucial Keys' For Rebuilding USC Football "We've made so much progress on special teams," said Carroll. [6] The shutout was Washington's first since 1981, ending a national-best active streak of consecutive games without being shut out at 271. [18] Beyond the 2004 season, the game marked a turning point in terms of crowd participation at the Coliseum, which thereafter garnered a reputation as a loud and difficult place to play for opposing teams. 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. Fr., CB Brandon Ting, So., S Ryan Ting, So., S-CB Justin Tolliver, Jr., CB John Walker, Jr., CB Scott Ware, In. All rights reserved. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. His 65 PATs last fall were a Pac-10 season record and his 19 field goals tied the USC season mark. Last year, USC allowed just 1.2 sacks a game (its lowest average since 1987). Josh Henson - Football Coach - USC Athletics It is widely considered one of the greatest college football teams of all time. Dallas Sartz, Jr. Lofa Tatupu, Jr. Thomas Williams, Rs. Both performed flawlessly during their careers. Fr., DE Travis Tofi, So., DT Ryan Watson, Rs. "We lost one of the greatest receivers in USC history and it will be a challenge to replace him. Others back with starting experience include guard John Drake, tight end Dominique Byrd, fullbacks Lee Webb and David Kirtman, and wide receivers Chris McFoy and William Buchanon. . He also had stops as wide receivers coach at Richmond (2004) and Western . But fourth-year USC head coach Pete Carroll is having none of it. Fr., DT Alex Morrow, Rs. 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. We'll attempt to continue to play defense fast and aggressively, looking to take away the football.". 2008 USC Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff 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 Here's who is joining Lincoln Riley's coaching staff at USC - Yahoo! News Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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). LB Rey Maualuga. 2004 USC Football Outlook - USC Athletics He has 12 100-yard receiving games in his career. "It starts with a big-time opener against a premier program and never lets up. First, a starting wide receiver must emerge and we must reconstruct the line.
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