2004 usc football coaching staff

Mike Williams, Jr. John Zilka, Rs. All rights reserved. Luke Huard, who comes from a family of outstanding quarterbacks, joined the USC staff in February of 2022 as an offensive analyst. 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. It's no wonder, then, that the Trojans likely will enter the 2004 campaign as a pre-season favorite to repeat as national champs. 2008 Rose Bowl #13 Illinois (9-3) vs #6 USC (10-2) 1st half. [43] Dating back to former Trojan QB Carson Palmer's 2002 season, it was the third year in a row that a Trojan was named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year. Phone. We'll attempt to continue to play defense fast and aggressively, looking to take away the football.". 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. 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. "This group can do all of those things well. It was also banned from bowl games in 2010 and 2011 and lost 30 scholarships over three years. Defensively, Troy should be strong at linebacker and up the middle from front to back, while the ends and corners must be replaced. He'll long be remembered for his spectacular one-handed, Frisbee-like TD grab against Oregon State last fall. But he was not selected because of a judicial stay on that ruling, which was then overturned. It was the third consecutive year that Troy led the league in scoring defense. But this year's offense has a high standard to live up to: in 2003, the Trojans were fifth nationally in passing efficiency (159.1, first in Pac-10) and scoring offense (a school-record 41.4, first in Pac-10), 13th in passing offense (291.6, second in Pac-10) and 14th in total offense (447.5, second in Pac-10). Matt Grootegoed, Sr. Oscar Lua, So. 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. Troy led the nation in net punting (43.7 avg.) Joining the tackles in the fall as a freshman is prep All-American Lawrence Miles (La Quinta High in La Quinta, Calif.). But he was not selected because of a judicial stay on that ruling, which was then overturned. On paper, USC appears to have the ingredients to deal with those shots. The 2004 AP title, however, remains in place. [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. The Trojans returned a kickoff for a TD for the first time since 1998. It'll be fun to see who steps up.". 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. Behind Leinart is a stable of very capable backups. [17], The game was highly touted by the media, with both teams earning praise for their performances. Here's a rundown of Shane Beamer's 10 on-field coaches. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning is still putting the finishing touches on his coaching staff with the Ducks while he prepares to coach Georgia's defense in the College Football Playoff semifinals against Michigan on Dec. 31. We'll have a very competitive environment each day to determine playing time and starting roles. He was named to the fulltime staff in January of 2018. [14], ESPN's College GameDay program visited the Los Angeles Coliseum for the first time[3] in anticipation of a game between highly ranked and undefeated teams: 7th-ranked California had given USC its only loss in the 2003 season, resulting in the Trojans sharing the 2003 National Championship. Marques Tuiasosopo, Tight Ends. [9] 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. 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. Colbert was selected in the NFL's second round. HOLDERS Junior punter Tom Malone will be the holder for his third season. Joining them will be 20 new scholarship players, including 3 who enrolled at USC this past spring and participated in spring practice. Wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett, offensive tackle Sam Baker and defensive end Lawrence Jackson were named to the Freshman All-American first team. Sports Reference Baseball; Football; Basketball; Hockey; Futebol; Blog; Stathead . 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. The Irish had been inconsistent during the season, coming into the game at 64 having defeated strong teams and lost to weak teams. DEFENSIVE BACKS The good news in the secondary is that both starting safeties return. Walk-ons Wil Smith, a sophomore, and redshirt freshman John Zilka are also available. [2] The team captains were Shaun Cody, Matt Grootegoed and Matt Leinart.[3]. [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. Orgeron had two stints with the Trojans. Rd. But all is not lost, as 2 starters returnand they're among the nation's best. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. In his 2-year Trojan career, Williams has 176 receptions for 2,579 yards and a USC record 30 touchdowns. [28] Although the fog was thick enough at times to interfere with pass plays, USC tight end Dominique Byrd caught two touchdowns. However, the Associated Press still recognizes USC as 2004 AP title winner. But he was not selected because of a judicial stay on that ruling, which was then overturned. [32] USC set both a school home attendance (511,373) as well as the Pac-10 home per game average attendance (85,229) records. 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. Troy captured its second consecutive Pac-10 title (going 7-1) and beat Michigan in the Rose Bowl to secure its 10th national crown (its first in 25 years). RB Chauncey Washington. ", "Once again, this is a tremendously challenging schedule," said Carroll. His 65 PATs last fall were a Pac-10 season record and his 19 field goals tied the USC season mark. Chris McFoy, So. 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. And we have the potential to be explosive in the return game.". Nose tackle Mike Patterson (55 tac, 13.5 for loss, 7 sack, 3 FR with 1 for a TD in 2003), who last fall had the most tackles for a loss of any Trojan tackle since 1996, will be starting for his third season. [46][47] However, USC lifted the restrictions related to Reggie Bush in 2020, welcoming him back to the program.[1]. Senior placekicker Ryan Killeen backs up Malone. LINEBACKERS Collin Ashton, Jr. Mike Brittingham, So. He went on to throw a Pac-10 record 38 TDs (1 shy of the NCAA sophomore mark). The 41-year . Fr., DE Mike Patterson, Sr., DT LaJuan Ramsey, Jr., DT-DE Frostee Rucker, Jr., DE Jeff Schweiger, In. 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 tailback position is a strong one for us," said Carroll. He gave an early indication of his talent when his first career pass went for a touchdown at Auburn in last fall's opener. RUNNING BACKS USC is loaded once again at the running back spots. The team also won the AP title for the second year in a row. "We've made so much progress on special teams," said Carroll. Each offers something different: Hershel Dennis brings stability, LenDale White brings power and Reggie Bush brings speed.". Cody, Patterson and Grootegoed are All-American candidates. [32] Trailing 103, USC scored the final 38 points. "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. "But because of our accomplishments the past two seasons, we know we'll be challenged to the max each game now. 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. RB Stafon Johnson. . 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]. [11] Matt Leinart went 20-of-31 for 231 yards in three quarters before being retired from the game, Dwayne Jarrett caught a touchdown on what was his 18th birthday, and the Trojans handed the Rams their worse loss in eight years and first shut out in 85 games. Fr. Some 24 Trojans have at least 1 career start. 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. 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. Fr. He's a smart quarterback who understands our offense. 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. Playing its first game on November 14 of that year against the Alliance Athletic Club, USC achieved a 16-0 victory. [36] Both USC and Oklahoma started and ended the season ranked No. for the first time ever. [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. [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. The 2004 Trojans football team won the 2004 BCS National Championship by winning the 2005 Orange Bowl, that year's BCS National Championship Game. 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? "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). ", DEFENSIVE LINEMEN Chris Barrett, Rs. 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. (213) 740-4204. OFFENSIVE LINEMEN A key to USC's success in 2004 will be the play of the partially-rebuilt offensive line, which could be the biggest in Trojan history (there are 8 linemen who weigh at least 300 pounds). Both are weapons for us. He has had a great career here already and we would expect more of the same in 2004.". In addition to winning the Heisman Trophy, Matt Leinart also won the Walter Camp Award and was named the AP Player of the Year. 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 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. The 2004 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. football@usc.edu. "It's a work ethic we must have in workouts, in practices and in games. "I truly believe we have put together an elite group of coaches that will help build this football program back to national prominence. 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. He has a good arm and is a leader. His career average of 44.9 is nearly a yard above the school standard. WR Fred Davis. 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). 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. The 122 points he scored in 2003 were the second-most ever tallied at USC. He set a Pac-10 season mark with 212 consecutive passes without an interception (just 4 throws short of the league's career record). [28], USC clinched its third consecutive conference championship with a victory over the visiting Arizona Wildcats. Senior Matt Grootegoed (41 tac, 4.5 for loss, 1.5 sack, 1 dfl, 1 FR, 2 FF), who has started the past 3 years at strongside linebacker (he'll be on the weakside in 2004), has a knack for always being around the ball. Title. 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. He was sixth nationally in receptions (7.3, second in Pac-10) and 10th in receiving yards (101.1, third in Pac-10) in 2003. Is Coach Philip Montgomery on the Hot Seat? TIGHT ENDS Another deep unit for USC in 2004-9 deep, in fact-is the tight ends corps. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. LOS ANGELES New USC football head coach Lincoln Riley has named his full-time assistant coaching staff. Three of the nation's top recruits could make an immediate impact as freshmen (all were prep All-Americans). Dwayne Jarrett, In. His underrated, yet steady, ability-remember his highlight reel touchdown grabs against Michigan in last season's Rose Bowl-made it unwise for teams to double-cover Williams. And of Troy's 77 offensive scoring drives in 2003, 59 took less than 3 minutes. 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. Fr. Whitney Lewis, So. 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). 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). [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. [6] White threw for 24-of-36 for 244 yards with three interceptions and two touchdowns; Peterson ran for 82 yards on 25 carries. [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. [35] USC scored next 28 points en route to a 3810 halftime lead. Find out more. Last fall, the Trojans used a rotation of 3 young tailbacks that worked so well, look for more of the same in 2004. 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. Nick Vanderboom, So. 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). QB John David Booty. [45], The NCAA found that Bush had received gifts from sports agents Lloyd Lake and Michael Michaels from at least December 2004 in violation of NCAA rules of amateurism.