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[6] It was Willingham's third consecutive 31-point loss to USC in three seasons at Notre Dame; the Irish fired him the following Tuesday. Then, we need to continue developing those young players who contributed so much last year and hope that they can elevate their play. 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 big disappointment is Donte Williams is not only coaching the cornerbacks, he got a fake title: Defensive passing game coordinator. "We understand how to handle personnel losses and move on," said Carroll. "The tailback position is a strong one for us," said Carroll. 2004 USC Trojans Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com Senior placekicker Ryan Killeen backs up Malone. The talk will be inevitable, and understandably so. "We did a great job offensively last season," said Carroll. 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. "Can the USC football team defend its national championship in 2004?". Best Players on the 2007 USC Trojans Football Team. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 2006 USC Trojans football team - Wikipedia LINEBACKERS Collin Ashton, Jr. Mike Brittingham, So. Fr., FB Reggie Bush, So., TB Hershel Dennis, Jr., TB John Griffin, Rs. Fr. Both were named co-winners of the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year. Fr. "This group can do all of those things well. [27] USC took the upper hand early on, taking a 140 lead before WSU's offense got on the field; by halftime, it was 350, as the Trojans had 289 yards and 16 first downs to the Cougars 54 and 4. 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). Troy scored 68 touchdowns and 534 points last year, both Pac-10 records, and its 6.5 yards per play average was a school record. [35] USC scored next 28 points en route to a 3810 halftime lead. 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. [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. 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's tallest player at 6-8, once football season concludes he changes into a basketball jersey and stars for the Trojan hoopsters. He was 10th nationally in kickoff returns (27.3, first in Pac-10) and had a scoring runback. 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. He's more than capable, as he started there the last 6 games of 2003 when Grootegoed was bothered by an ankle sprain. KICKERS/PUNTERS/SNAPPERS Will Collins, Rs. But he was not selected because of a judicial stay on that ruling, which was then overturned. Jr., OT Alatini Malu, So., OG Fred Matua, So., OG Chilo Rachal, In. "Our kicking game, under the expert guidance of coach Dennis Slutak once again, should be very strong. But things can still be shored up a bit in 2004, as opponents blocked 4 Trojan kicks (2 punts and 2 PATs) and returned a kickoff for a touchdown last year. In March, he took over as interim inside wide receivers coach while Dave Nichol was away from the program for a personal matter . 2006 USC Coaching Staff. So he sought to have his collegiate eligibility restored (as of mid-July, the NCAA hadn't ruled). [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. It's possible he'll concentrate solely on basketball in his senior season. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Title. Jr. Keith Rivers, In. 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. He's a smart quarterback who understands our offense. ", USC will defend its national championship against a schedule that features 6 opponents who played in bowls last season. 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). "Matt Leinart is coming off a great year," said Carroll. Or write about sports? Fr., OT Travis Watkins, Sr., OG Kyle Williams, So., OT. [17], The game was highly touted by the media, with both teams earning praise for their performances. 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. Jason Mitchell, Sr. Steve Smith, So. 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. QB John David Booty. football@usc.edu. "I truly believe we have put together an elite group of coaches that will help build this football program back to national prominence. [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. Do you have a blog? Senior Gregg Guenther Jr. (17 rec, 167 yds, 9.8 avg, 2 TD in 2003, plus 1 blk FG) became the starter by mid-2003 and performed well. It'll be fun to see who steps up.". Inside Wide Receivers Coach. ", "Once again, this is a tremendously challenging schedule," said Carroll. [39], The Sooners scored first, having stopped an opening USC drive. Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron joined Colin Cowherd's podcast on Feb. 10, and discussed the future of USC football. [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. 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). Three of the nation's top recruits could make an immediate impact as freshmen (all were prep All-Americans). @Coach_Henson. It is widely considered one of the greatest college football teams of all time. We have some talented players among our other ends, but we need some to emerge. Of course, Carroll-who doubles as the defensive coordinator-isn't the only one responsible for the success of these players. Chris McFoy, So. But, in my. [5], USC and Virginia Tech opened the 2004 college football season with the Black Coaches Association Football Classic at a sold out FedExField in Landover, Maryland. "I'm confident that our players are getting the best coaching in the country. We were efficient and took care of the football. Each player must bring his best every day. He set a Pac-10 season mark with 212 consecutive passes without an interception (just 4 throws short of the league's career record). 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. He started all of 2002 and could win back his job in 2004. 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. The first from 1988-2004, and second . The kicking game returns intact, except for the snapper. [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. 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 You won't find anyone better than Tom Malone or Ryan Killeen. 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 2004 season featured a win over No. USC Football: Breaking Down Trojans' 2014 Coaching Staff football@usc.edu. The championship game against the Sooners was later vacated as a result of NCAA sanctions and USC was stripped of the 2004 BCS title. Full-Time Assistant Coaching Staff Named by New USC Football Head Coach 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. 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.