We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. [24] The victory put USC's winning streak at the Coliseum at 19, tying the school record set from 193133. In 2003, 24 of his 42 punts traveled at least 50 yards and 28 pinned opponents within the 20-yard line. "It's a work ethic we must have in workouts, in practices and in games. They comprise what many are saying is the school's second consecutive No. The NCAA also forced USC to permanently disassociate itself from Bush. Do you have a sports website? Phone. 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 "This group can do all of those things well. Fr. [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. The 2004 USC Trojans finished the season 13-0 (8-0 in the Pac-10), | Pete Carrolls Record with Seattle Seahawks. 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). "With Ronald Nunn, Kevin Arbet and Justin Wyatt, it's really like we have four returning starters in the secondary," said Carroll. "[4] Ironically, the changes made to the BCS due to the 2003 season did not resolve issues with multiple undefeated teams, as Auburn and Utah finished undefeated, yet they did not get to play USC or any other team for the title. (213) 740-4204. 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. Nazel, the defense's vocal leader, was a 2-year starter who last year notched 27 tackles, including 6.5 for loss (with 4 sacks), 2 fumble recoveries and an interception. Zach Hanson, tight ends coach. 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]. 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. He started all of 2002 and could win back his job in 2004. He's more than capable, as he started there the last 6 games of 2003 when Grootegoed was bothered by an ankle sprain. 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. [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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. "With Lofa Tatupu, Matt Grootegoed and Dallas Sartz, it's like we have 3 returning starters. He averages a touchdown every 6.1 times he touches the ball. "But we need to establish some depth at both safety positions, so some players will have to step forward.". Jimmy Miller, In. And USC blocked 7 kicks (6 field goals and a punt). That. USC's tallest player at 6-8, once football season concludes he changes into a basketball jersey and stars for the Trojan hoopsters. 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. Nick Vanderboom, So. [32] USC set both a school home attendance (511,373) as well as the Pac-10 home per game average attendance (85,229) records. But all is not lost, as 2 starters returnand they're among the nation's best. Fr., DE Shaun Cody, Sr., DE-DT Sedrick Ellis, Rs. However, the Associated Press still recognizes USC as 2004 AP title winner. @Coach_Henson. . The Trojan special teams in 2003 were much-improved from previous years. [6], The Trojans made their first visit to LaVell Edwards Stadium, on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. (Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press) Lincoln Riley isn't the. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Lincoln Riley is doing a lot of great things. 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. But there's a host of talented players hoping to fill the void: promising sophomores Steve Smith (17 rec, 319 yds, 18.8 avg, 2 TD in 2003), who was USC's No. [25] The game marked the first career start for Husky quarterback Isaiah Stanback. WR Fred Davis. [32] The Trojans set a record for home wins (including pre-Coliseum), with their 21st victory; coincidentally, the previous team to defeat them at home were the Stanford Cardinal then-under Coach Willingham. A lot of the key players from that offense return this year. First, a starting wide receiver must emerge and we must reconstruct the line. Fr., FB David Kirtman, Jr., FB Desmond Reed, Rs. Carolina earned 2016 NSCAA South Regional Coaching Staff of the Year laurels, and McCaskill and Kurtz were selected as NSCAA First-Team All-Americans. The 2004 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. [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. They'll take this challenge on with great excitement this year. "We know we can expect a high level of play out of our experienced returning players. It was also banned from bowl games in 2010 and 2011 and lost 30 scholarships over three years. (Alonzo Adams / Associated Press) Grinch has worked in Norman for the last two seasons as the defensive coordinator and safeties coach. "I am very excited to formally announce our coaching staff," said Riley. 2 tackler last season. 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. "They're both really hard to block and are relentless in how they play the game. The 2004 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. [16] The crowd was USC's largest crowd for a non-UCLA/Notre Dame rivalry game since the 1952 Cal game. 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. [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. "We understand how to handle personnel losses and move on," said Carroll. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. USC belongs at the top of college football, and this coaching staff is going to be instrumental in making that happen. HOLDERS Junior punter Tom Malone will be the holder for his third season. "Obviously, it would be great to get Mike Williams back," said Carroll. 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. [17] The Cal Golden Bears, led by Coach Jeff Tedford, were already ranked their highest since 1991 and looking to earn one of the biggest victories in program history. 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). Williams came out of 2004 spring drills as the frontrunner on the right side and Baker was the starter on the left. QB John David Booty. Last year, USC allowed just 1.2 sacks a game (its lowest average since 1987). Henson, 46, spent the past 3 seasons (2019-21 . USC's 2014 coaching staff is rare in that it features two coaches who won bowl games in 2013neither of whom are the head coach. 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 Fr., DE Lawrence Jackson, Rs. USC's defense last season posted a national-best 55 sacks, forced 42 turnovers and scored 8 touchdowns (and had 2 safeties). "We did a great job offensively last season," said Carroll. 1, "Hammer falls: USC to vacate football, basketball wins", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2004_USC_Trojans_football_team&oldid=1116882498, 110, 2 wins vacated (70 Pac-10, 1 win vacated), Defensive line coach/ Recruiting Coordinator, Wide receivers coach/Pass game coordinator. [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. Three of the nation's top recruits could make an immediate impact as freshmen (all were prep All-Americans). The 2004 AP title, however, remains in place. 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). << 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 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. [2] The team captains were Shaun Cody, Matt Grootegoed and Matt Leinart.[3]. We'll have a very competitive environment each day to determine playing time and starting roles. Fr., DT Thomas Herring, In. [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. 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. [3] Irish quarterback Brady Quinn completed 15-of-29 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. Both are weapons for us. [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. And we have the potential to be explosive in the return game.". The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Fr., CB Brandon Ting, So., S Ryan Ting, So., S-CB Justin Tolliver, Jr., CB John Walker, Jr., CB Scott Ware, In. The Irish had been inconsistent during the season, coming into the game at 64 having defeated strong teams and lost to weak teams. Alex Grinch. Quarterback Matt Leinart was awarded the Heisman Trophy as the most outstanding collegiate football player in the United States, with teammate Reggie Bush coming in 5th place. Walk-on redshirt freshman Sean Kelly, another former tailback, also is available. Matt Leinart, Jr. Michael McDonald, Rs. 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. 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. Fr., PK Ryan Killeen, Sr., PK Tom Malone, Jr., P. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Is Coach Rick Stockstill on the Hot Seat? Ryan Powdrell, In. 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). Colbert was selected in the NFL's second round. The kicking game returns intact, except for the snapper. Fr., DE Travis Tofi, So., DT Ryan Watson, Rs. [36] Both USC and Oklahoma started and ended the season ranked No. He was named to the fulltime staff in January of 2018. ", RUNNING BACKS Jody Adewale, Rs. 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. Dwayne Jarrett (New Brunswick High in New Brunswick, N.J.) and Derrick Jones (Long Beach Poly High in Long Beach, Calif.) come in this fall. "Darnell Bing is headed for greatness and Jason Leach does such a solid job back there," said Carroll. [6] With the victory, USC sealed a bid for the BCS National Championship Game in the Orange Bowl.[34]. Jr., S Eric Wright, Rs. "Shaun Cody and Mike Patterson are the best defensive linemen in college football," said Carroll. Inside Wide Receivers Coach. 1 Usc (100) 8:00 pm EST, Junior QB passes for career-high 400 yards, https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/recap?gid=200412040064, Sugar Bowl leaves Auburn with bitter taste, College Football: USC ends doubts as to who's No. 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. Fr. RB Chauncey Washington. Fr., SNP Mario Danelo, Rs. Jr. Keith Rivers, In. 7 Clemson, the Gamecocks' first win over a ranked opponent since 1998, as well as a 6-3 mark in non-conference action. He ended up as the Trojans' leading tackler in 2003. 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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Coming aboard this fall as freshmen are 3 prep All-Americans: former high school teammates Jimmy Miller and Michael Stuart (Westlake High in Westlake Village, Calif.), plus Dale Thompson (Santiago High in Corona, Calif.), "We have a lot of personnel options at tight end, which is good because we emphasize the position in our offense," said Carroll. 2008 Rose Bowl #13 Illinois (9-3) vs #6 USC (10-2) 1st half. Luke Huard, who comes from a family of outstanding quarterbacks, joined the USC staff in February of 2022 as an offensive analyst. LB Rey Maualuga. The 2004 season featured a win over No. "The tailback position is a strong one for us," said Carroll. Cody, Patterson and Grootegoed are All-American candidates. Each offers something different: Hershel Dennis brings stability, LenDale White brings power and Reggie Bush brings speed.". USC wound up being stripped of all wins in 2004 and 2005 and its BCS national championship in 2004. DEFENSIVE LINEMEN USC's highly-regarded "Wild Bunch II" defensive line of the past 2 years is now down to "Wild Bunch ?," as veteran starting ends Kenechi Udeze and Omar Nazel are gone. The first from 1988-2004, and second . [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. 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. On paper, USC appears to have the ingredients to deal with those shots. [26] The Trojans had lost in their previous visit to WSU, a 3027 overtime game in 2002; since then the Trojans had gone 281. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. "Linebacker is the great strength of our defense," said Carroll. In March, he took over as interim inside wide receivers coach while Dave Nichol was away from the program for a personal matter . Coach: Henry Bibby (2-2), Jim Saia (10-15) PS/G: 74.4 (55th of 330) PA/G: 76.8 (315th of 330) It would be USC last win at Oregon State until 2013. Both are battled-tested seniors and are All-American nominees after winning All-Pac-10 first team honors last fall. We understand that we'll always see our opponents at their best. KICKERS/PUNTERS/SNAPPERS Will Collins, Rs. 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. Other possibilities on the outside among the returnees are junior walk-on Collin Ashton (28 tac, 0.5 for loss, 1 FF, 1 dfl in 2003), who performed admirably while starting twice late last year when Simmons was injured, and redshirt freshman Thomas Williams, plus walk-on sophomore Mike Brittingham, who also can play fullback. 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. We also have some talented young players who can make a mark.". 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. 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. The Bruins, having come off a three-week break of consecutive bye weeks, came into the game as serious underdogs in the Victory Bell. RUNNING BACKS USC is loaded once again at the running back spots. [9], Colorado State visited USC in the first meeting between the two programs. Fr., DE Mike Patterson, Sr., DT LaJuan Ramsey, Jr., DT-DE Frostee Rucker, Jr., DE Jeff Schweiger, In. Matt Grootegoed, Sr. Oscar Lua, So. Of course, Carroll-who doubles as the defensive coordinator-isn't the only one responsible for the success of these players.
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