Williams came out of 2004 spring drills as the frontrunner on the right side and Baker was the starter on the left. The Trojan special teams in 2003 were much-improved from previous years. Reggie Bush will be a key in the Trojans' running game this season. [22] The decisive victory helped USC dispel concerns over its ability to dominate opponents. Fr., CB Justin Wyatt, Jr., CB. 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. [6] The shutout was Washington's first since 1981, ending a national-best active streak of consecutive games without being shut out at 271. TIGHT ENDS Another deep unit for USC in 2004-9 deep, in fact-is the tight ends corps. They comprise what many are saying is the school's second consecutive No. WIDE RECEIVERS William Buchanon, Jr. Greig Carlson, Jr. Fred Davis, Fr. Each player must bring his best every day. Jason Mitchell, Sr. Steve Smith, So. Fr., CB Brandon Ting, So., S Ryan Ting, So., S-CB Justin Tolliver, Jr., CB John Walker, Jr., CB Scott Ware, In. He gave an early indication of his talent when his first career pass went for a touchdown at Auburn in last fall's opener. [37], There was some controversy in the final team selections as the Auburn Tigers had also finished the regular season undefeated and won their bowl game, the Sugar Bowl, against the same Virginia Tech team USC defeated in the season opener; Auburn began the season ranked outside the top 15 and perhaps because of this they were unable to secure a spot in the national championship game,[38] although they did tie Oklahoma at No. Full-Time Assistant Coaching Staff Named by New USC Football Head Coach [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. Full-Time Assistant Coaching Staff Named by New USC Football Head Coach But I was pleased with the line's progress in this past spring's practice. LB Brian Cushing. Both are battled-tested seniors and are All-American nominees after winning All-Pac-10 first team honors last fall. LINEBACKERS Collin Ashton, Jr. Mike Brittingham, So. 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. Other key defenders returning with starting experience include linebacker Dallas Sartz (6 starts), end Frostee Rucker (5 starts), and cornerbacks Ronald Nunn and Kevin Arbet (he missed 2002 and most of 2003 with a foot injury). Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Ryan Powdrell, In. 2020 Seattle Seahawks Season 12 4 Lost in Wild Card to LAR, (Win Expectations: Make Div. "Darnell Bing is headed for greatness and Jason Leach does such a solid job back there," said Carroll. Troy led the nation in net punting (43.7 avg.) (213) 740-4204. "But we need to establish some depth at both safety positions, so some players will have to step forward.". The 2004 Trojans football team won the 2004 BCS National Championship by winning the 2005 Orange Bowl, that year's BCS National Championship Game. Fr., S Terrell Thomas, Rs. 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. PLACEKICKERS Senior Ryan Killeen (19-of-24 FG, 65-of-57 PAT in 2003) ranks among the nation's top placekickers. "That's my fundamental approach to the game: control the ball on offense, go get it on defense and make things happen on special teams," said Carroll. "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. USC then hosts Colorado State and travels to BYU and Stanford before having a trio of home games (California, Arizona and Washington) followed by a pair of road contests (Washington State and Oregon State). 7 Clemson, the Gamecocks' first win over a ranked opponent since 1998, as well as a 6-3 mark in non-conference action. 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. [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 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. Ryan Ting also can play cornerback. Join our linker program. [44], In June 2010, the NCAA imposed sanctions on USC as a result of an investigation into the football program. "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. "He's an impact player because of his size, speed and ability. Matt Leinart, Jr. Michael McDonald, Rs. Marco Chavez, Sr. Eugene Germany, In. As an indication of just how prolific USC's offense has become under coordinator Norm Chow, consider that the Trojans have scored at least 20 points in their last 26 games (a school record), including a stretch of 11 consecutive 30-points games (also a USC mark) and 7 straight 40-point contests (a Pac-10 record). We present them here for purely educational purposes. ", USC will defend its national championship against a schedule that features 6 opponents who played in bowls last season. 2 tackler last season. 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. The AP released a statement saying that USC will keep its 2004 AP title. And USC blocked 7 kicks (6 field goals and a punt). Fr. But, in my. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Coach: Henry Bibby (2-2), Jim Saia (10-15) PS/G: 74.4 (55th of 330) PA/G: 76.8 (315th of 330) 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. 2004 USC >> 2003 USC Coaching Staff Head Coach: Pete Carroll (12-1) Offensive Coordinator: Norm Chow Defensive Coordinator: Other Assistant Coaches: Steve Sarkisian (QB Coach) Lane Kiffin (WR Coach) Ed Orgeron (AHC/RC/DL Coach) Best Players on the 2003 USC Trojans Football Team QB Matt Leinart QB John David Booty RB Lendale White RB Reggie Bush The game against the Bruins was later vacated as a result of NCAA sanctions. I think cornerback will be a strong position for us. Jimmy Miller, In. The NCAA also forced USC to permanently disassociate itself from Bush. ", RUNNING BACKS Jody Adewale, Rs. So the competition for playing time will be intense. LINEBACKERS USC's strength on defense will be its linebacking corps. 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. This page was last edited on 18 October 2022, at 20:43. [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. 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. We have some talented players among our other ends, but we need some to emerge. 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. [35] USC scored next 28 points en route to a 3810 halftime lead. Rd. QB John David Booty; QB Mark Sanchez; RB Chauncey Washington; RB C.J. [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. 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. 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. Last year, USC allowed just 1.2 sacks a game (its lowest average since 1987). Behind Leinart is a stable of very capable backups. "The competition in the wide receiver group will be critical," said Carroll. But we'll throw open the competition for those two corner spots and see how it unfolds. Jr., S Eric Wright, Rs. "I am very excited to formally announce our coaching staff," said Riley. Fr. 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. Wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett, offensive tackle Sam Baker and defensive end Lawrence Jackson were named to the Freshman All-American first team. 2006 USC Trojans football team - Wikipedia Others back with starting experience include cornerbacks Ronald Nunn and Kevin Arbet, linebacker Dallas Sartz, end Frostee Rucker and linebacker Collin Ashton. Email. Full-Time Assistant Coaching Staff Named by New USC Football Head Coach Three of the nation's top recruits could make an immediate impact as freshmen (all were prep All-Americans). College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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). KICKERS/PUNTERS/SNAPPERS Will Collins, Rs. 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., DE Lawrence Jackson, Rs. QUARTERBACKS John David Booty, So. Is Coach Philip Montgomery on the Hot Seat? "That's how we're looking at it. Sports Reference Baseball; Football; Basketball; Hockey; Futebol; Blog; Stathead . We also have some talented young players who can make a mark.". Chris McFoy, So. ", OFFENSIVE LINEMEN Sam Baker, Rs. LB Rey Maualuga. And we have the potential to be explosive in the return game.". 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). "I'm excited about this coaching staff," said Carroll. It's a schedule that could help USC better the average overall (72,806) and home (77,804) attendance school records it set last yearand gives credence to the Trojan marketing department's 2004 slogan of "Still The Hottest Ticket In Town. Inside Wide Receivers Coach. Alex Grinch. [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 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. He proved to be a load at 350 pounds before breaking his ankle late in the year (he missed 2004 spring drills while recuperating). The 2004 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. 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. 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. 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. Mike Williams, Jr. John Zilka, Rs. Key losses from the offense are wide receiver Keary Colbert, a 4-year starter who set the USC career receptions record (207), and a trio of experienced linemen: All-American tackle Jacob Rogers (a 3-year starter), All-Pac-10 center Norm Katnik (a 3-year starter) and guard Lenny Vandermade (a 4-year starter). Fr., DE Travis Tofi, So., DT Ryan Watson, Rs. [6], The Trojans made their first visit to LaVell Edwards Stadium, on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. "We know we can expect a high level of play out of our experienced returning players. football@usc.edu. In his 2-year Trojan career, Williams has 176 receptions for 2,579 yards and a USC record 30 touchdowns. 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. It was the third consecutive year that Troy led the league in scoring defense. Opponents averaged just 1.8 yards per carry against the Trojans last fall, a school record and 2003 national low. 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. << 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 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. 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]. In the hunt for the tackle jobs are sophomore Kyle Williams, redshirt freshmen Sam Baker, Drew Radovich and Matt Spanos, plus incoming 370-pound junior Taitusi Lutui (Snow Junior College in Ephraim, Utah), a J.C. All-American. [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. USC's tallest player at 6-8, once football season concludes he changes into a basketball jersey and stars for the Trojan hoopsters. Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. football@usc.edu. Fr. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? But nobody else has seen significant action at this level yet. Twitter. But he was not selected because of a judicial stay on that ruling, which was then overturned. Luke Huard, who comes from a family of outstanding quarterbacks, joined the USC staff in February of 2022 as an offensive analyst. . 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. [7] This was the first time the two teams had competed in football;[7] and with the game held only three hours away from Virginia Tech, the crowd was dominated by Hokies fans. 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). 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. Both of 2003's starting cornerbacks are gone: Will Poole, an All-Pac-10 first teamer and NFL fourth rounder whose 7 interceptions (the most at USC since 1994) and 19 deflections last year ranked him in the top 10 nationally in those categories (he also had 80 tackles, 4 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries), and Marcell Allmond, who helped Troy to an 18-1 record when he started in the secondary (he had 3 picks and 48 stops in 2003). Keary Colbert - Football Coach - USC Athletics Senior Alex Holmes, who has 58 career catches, is back after sitting out last fall with a back injury. The vacated games included the Trojans' Orange Bowl win. Fr., DT Alex Morrow, Rs. And USC's rushing offense (155.9), though not nationally ranked, was its best since 1991. [16] The crowd was USC's largest crowd for a non-UCLA/Notre Dame rivalry game since the 1952 Cal game. 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. The 41-year . Is Coach Rick Stockstill on the Hot Seat? Zach Hanson, tight ends coach. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. It's possible he'll concentrate solely on basketball in his senior season. Former standout USC and NFL wide receiver Keary Colbert has spent 3 years on USC's fulltime staff. "Shaun Cody and Mike Patterson are the best defensive linemen in college football," said Carroll. He's more than capable, as he started there the last 6 games of 2003 when Grootegoed was bothered by an ankle sprain. USC has intercepted a pass in 22 of the last 23 games, held 20 of its past 26 opponents to less than 100 rushing yards (and allowed only 1 player to crack the 100-yard rushing barrier in the last 25 contests) and had a stretch of 22 consecutive quarters without allowing a rushing touchdown. Joining them will be 20 new scholarship players, including 3 who enrolled at USC this past spring and participated in spring practice. 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. Sophomore Fred Matua started most of last season at right guard and brings a defensive lineman's mentality to the offensive front. USC's defense last season posted a national-best 55 sacks, forced 42 turnovers and scored 8 touchdowns (and had 2 safeties). 2008 Rose Bowl #13 Illinois (9-3) vs #6 USC (10-2) 1st half. 2 (wire-to-wire), respectively, in the AP and Coaches polls. RUNNING BACKS USC is loaded once again at the running back spots. Meet the 2021 South Carolina football coaching staff - TheBigSpur 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). 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 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. He assumed control of the job immediately and soon was playing like a veteran. Josh Henson - Football Coach - USC Athletics Lincoln Riley's first USC coaching staff: Who's on it and what are Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. (Simon Park | Daily Trojan) Title. Last season, he had 95 catches for 1,314 yards and a USC record 16 TDs. 2004 USC Football Outlook - USC Athletics "The key for us this year will be whether we can return to the work ethic that made it possible to have the success we've had the past few years," said Carroll, who is 29-9 at USC (including 10-0 in November). [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. "We did a great job offensively last season," said Carroll. 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. Phone. [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. But he was not selected because of a judicial stay on that ruling, which was then overturned. 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. Each of them had very productive seasons last year and we're hoping for more of the same this year. He might sprint for the USC track team this spring (he has a best of 10.42 in the 100 meters). . "I am very excited to formally announce our coaching staff," said Riley. WR Fred Davis. His 164.5 passing efficiency rating ranked third nationally and was a USC record (he's the nation's top-rated returning passer). It would be USC last win at Oregon State until 2013. There's a lot of leadership in this group. 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). Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley is the new football coach at USC, and he's bringing several of his assistants with him to Los Angeles. USC Finally Announces Coaching Staff - InsideUSC with Scott Wolf Backing him will be junior David Kirtman (5 tcb, 23 yds, 4.6 avg in 2003, plus 5 rec., 28 yds, 5.6 avg), a rugged blocker who has starting experience and is a key special teamer, and redshirt freshman Jody Adewale, a converted tailback. 2004 USC Trojans Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com Fr., DE Lawrence Miles, In. What could Lincoln Riley's USC coaching staff look like? In addition to winning the Heisman Trophy, Matt Leinart also won the Walter Camp Award and was named the AP Player of the Year. After transferring from a junior college, Drake had moved into the lineup by mid-2003, where he split 7 starting assignments between rightside guard and tackle. [2] The team captains were Shaun Cody, Matt Grootegoed and Matt Leinart.[3]. [19], The quality of play met expectations and had major ramifications for both programs that season: It would be the only game the Bears would lose in the regular season, costing them a shot at the national title and their first BCS bowl appearance, including what could've been their first appearance at the Rose Bowl since 1959; and it was the Trojans' toughest game of the season on their way to winning the national championship in the Orange Bowl. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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

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