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. In all, 79 squadmen return from last year's national championship team, including 56 who saw playing time in 2003 (50 were lettermen and 31 were on the season-ending 2-deep). Walk-ons Wil Smith, a sophomore, and redshirt freshman John Zilka are also available. Luke Huard - Football Coach - USC Athletics [24] The victory put USC's winning streak at the Coliseum at 19, tying the school record set from 193133. [16] The crowd was USC's largest crowd for a non-UCLA/Notre Dame rivalry game since the 1952 Cal game. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Fr. If we can have that kind of work ethic, we'll be on the right track.". But nobody else has seen significant action at this level yet. 1 spot, so Matt will have to continue to work hard if he wants to hold them off.". 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. The Trojans then return home to host Arizona and Notre Dame before concluding their season on "Championship Saturday" (Dec. 4) at UCLA. ", Head Coach Pete Carroll, 2023 University of Southern California Athletics, United Airlines Field at L.A. Memorial Coliseum, Allyson Felix Field at Loker Track Stadium & Colich Center. 2004 USC Trojans Stats Previous Year Next Year Record: 13-0 (1st of 120) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll Conference: Pac-10 Conference Record: 8-0 Coach: Pete Carroll (13-0) Points For: 496 Points/G: 38.2 (6th of 120) Points Against: 169 More Team Info USC School History 2004 USC Statistics Schedule & Results Roster Game Logs [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. (213) 740-4204. LINEBACKERS USC's strength on defense will be its linebacking corps. Both are weapons for us. But fourth-year USC head coach Pete Carroll is having none of it. [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. Both performed flawlessly during their careers. But all is not lost, as 2 starters returnand they're among the nation's best. 2004 USC Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff 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. DEFENSIVE BACKS The good news in the secondary is that both starting safeties return. Fr., OT Matt Spanos, Rs. ", DEFENSIVE BACKS Kevin Arbet, Sr., CB Darnell Bing, So., S Chris Bocage, Sr., S Greg Farr, Sr., S Alex Gomez, Jr., CB Jason Leach, Sr., S Ronald Nunn, Sr., CB Josh Pinkard, In. 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. Finally, senior leadership must surface even though we might not have more than two or three seniors starting on offense.". "We've made so much progress on special teams," said Carroll. [26] The Trojans had lost in their previous visit to WSU, a 3027 overtime game in 2002; since then the Trojans had gone 281. for the first time ever. LOS ANGELES New USC football head coach Lincoln Riley has named his full-time assistant coaching staff. So he sought to have his collegiate eligibility restored (as of mid-July, the NCAA hadn't ruled). 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. Coach: Henry Bibby (2-2), Jim Saia (10-15) PS/G: 74.4 (55th of 330) PA/G: 76.8 (315th of 330) 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. Defensively, Troy should be strong at linebacker and up the middle from front to back, while the ends and corners must be replaced. He also had stops as wide receivers coach at Richmond (2004) and Western . . [3] Irish quarterback Brady Quinn completed 15-of-29 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. [44], In June 2010, the NCAA imposed sanctions on USC as a result of an investigation into the football program. In his first two years at . Carolina earned 2016 NSCAA South Regional Coaching Staff of the Year laurels, and McCaskill and Kurtz were selected as NSCAA First-Team All-Americans. In his 2-year Trojan career, Williams has 176 receptions for 2,579 yards and a USC record 30 touchdowns. 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. Three of the nation's top recruits could make an immediate impact as freshmen (all were prep All-Americans). "I am very excited to formally announce our coaching staff," said Riley. USC Finally Announces Coaching Staff - InsideUSC with Scott Wolf "He's an impact player because of his size, speed and ability. The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. [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. He was 10th nationally in kickoff returns (27.3, first in Pac-10) and had a scoring runback. [29] LenDale White ran for 118 yards and three touchdowns while Matt Leinart passed for 280 yards and three more scores; the game guaranteed USC a spot in, at worst, the Rose Bowl[30], After two weeks off, the Trojans were visited by the rival Fighting Irish, led by Coach Tyrone Willingham, in the inter-sectional rivalry for the Jeweled Shillelagh. [1], Quarterback Matt Leinart won the Heisman Trophy as the most outstanding collegiate football player in the U.S. His teammate, running back Reggie Bush, finished fifth in Heisman voting, winning the following year. 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. Fr., OT Travis Watkins, Sr., OG Kyle Williams, So., OT. Fr., DE Shaun Cody, Sr., DE-DT Sedrick Ellis, Rs. "But we must overcome several obstacles on the offensive side of the ball. "We use our fullbacks in a variety of roles, not only as blockers and runners but as pass catchers," said Carroll. It'll be fun to see who steps up.". 1 recruiting class in the nation. So the competition for playing time will be intense. Fr. Senior Alex Holmes, who has 58 career catches, is back after sitting out last fall with a back injury. Fr. 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. ", OFFENSIVE LINEMEN Sam Baker, Rs. . Behind Leinart is a stable of very capable backups. The championship game against the Sooners was later vacated as a result of NCAA sanctions and USC was stripped of the 2004 BCS title. We had tremendous fan support last year and we'll need all of them again in our quest to be the best in 2004.". Chris McFoy, So. [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 Lou Groza Award candidate was 12th nationally in scoring (9.4, second in Pac-10) and tied for 18th in field goals (1.5, third in Pac-10) in 2003. Find out more. 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. Joining the signalcalling corps this fall as a freshman is prep All-American Rocky Hinds (St. Bernard High in Playa del Rey, Calif.). 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. Both were named co-winners of the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year. [34] Reggie Bush scored on a pair of touchdown runs and totaled a career-best 335 all-purpose yards and placekicker Ryan Killeen kicked a USC and Pac-10 Conference game record 5 field goals. (213) 740-4204. 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. That. 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. Full-Time Assistant Coaching Staff Named by New USC Football Head Coach He changes the dynamic of the game when he's on the field. [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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Each of them had very productive seasons last year and we're hoping for more of the same this year. Check out the detailed 2004-05 USC Trojans Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. LOS ANGELES New USC football head coach Lincoln Riley has named his full-time assistant coaching staff. 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. Coaching Staff - University of South Carolina Athletics QB John David Booty; QB Mark Sanchez; RB Chauncey Washington; RB C.J. USC Trojans football - Wikipedia "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. Fr., S Terrell Thomas, Rs. 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). Fr. Email. 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 became the wide receivers coach in 2019 after handling the tight ends and inside receivers in 2018. Williams came out of 2004 spring drills as the frontrunner on the right side and Baker was the starter on the left. It was also banned from bowl games in 2010 and 2011 and lost 30 scholarships over three years. "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. Join our linker program. 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. "Our team is well-prepared for this because it presents a great opportunity for others to step to the front. Gable; WR Steve Smith; WR Dwayne . He started all of 2002 and could win back his job in 2004. [6] White threw for 24-of-36 for 244 yards with three interceptions and two touchdowns; Peterson ran for 82 yards on 25 carries. But we have a lot of players fighting for playing time, including some exciting young guys who will be fun to watch.". [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. 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). 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 undefeated, top-ranked Trojans met the also undefeated, second-ranked Sooners in the 2005 BCS National Championship Game held at the FedEx Orange Bowl at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. [36] Both USC and Oklahoma started and ended the season ranked No. "Matt Leinart is coming off a great year," said Carroll. Fr., OG-OT Drew Radovich, Rs. And USC's rushing offense (155.9), though not nationally ranked, was its best since 1991. Football Coaches - USC Athletics 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. 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. WR Fred Davis. But, in my. Twitter. [28] Although the fog was thick enough at times to interfere with pass plays, USC tight end Dominique Byrd caught two touchdowns. The 2021 Gamecocks football coaching staff is complete. 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). [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. Matt Leinart, Jr. Michael McDonald, Rs. "It's a work ethic we must have in workouts, in practices and in games. On June 6, 2011, the BCS officially vacated USC's 2004 National Championship. But he was not selected because of a judicial stay on that ruling, which was then overturned. His 65 PATs last fall were a Pac-10 season record and his 19 field goals tied the USC season mark. The Trojan special teams in 2003 were much-improved from previous years. He'll long be remembered for his spectacular one-handed, Frisbee-like TD grab against Oregon State last fall. 2008 USC Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff [43], Coach Pete Carroll was named the National Quarterback Club College Coach of the Year, as well as a finalist for the Bear Bryant and Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Awards semifinalist, and was named the ESPN.com Pac-10 Coach of the Year. "Our goal always will be to win the Pac-10 championship and the Rose Bowl. Phone. Do you have a blog? [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. [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. Whitney Lewis, So. 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. 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. [31] ESPN's College GameDay made its second-ever visit to the Coliseum. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley is the new football coach at USC, and he's bringing several of his assistants with him to Los Angeles.

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