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. [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 we have a great group of quarterbacks behind him and they all want to take over the No. USC Finally Announces Coaching Staff The USC coaching staff is official. Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. Marco Chavez, Sr. Eugene Germany, In. But he was ineligible for this past spring's practice and will not participate in the 2004 season because of a student conduct violation. Carolina earned 2016 NSCAA South Regional Coaching Staff of the Year laurels, and McCaskill and Kurtz were selected as NSCAA First-Team All-Americans. 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). [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. I think cornerback will be a strong position for us. Marques Tuiasosopo, Tight Ends. Senior Alex Holmes, who has 58 career catches, is back after sitting out last fall with a back injury. [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. 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. "We've made so much progress on special teams," said Carroll. Rd. . The 2004 season featured a win over No. HOLDERS Junior punter Tom Malone will be the holder for his third season. Check out the detailed 2004-05 USC Trojans Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Is Coach Philip Montgomery on the Hot Seat? [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. Both have a knack for creating havoc. The talk will be inevitable, and understandably so. "Our team is well-prepared for this because it presents a great opportunity for others to step to the front. Alex Grinch, defensive coordinator. [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. Then, we need to continue developing those young players who contributed so much last year and hope that they can elevate their play. "Shaun Cody and Mike Patterson are the best defensive linemen in college football," said Carroll. [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. "The competition in the wide receiver group will be critical," said Carroll. Fr., OT Ross Burruel, Jr., C Jeff Byers, In. Fr., DE Lawrence Miles, In. The big disappointment is Donte Williams is not only coaching the cornerbacks, he got a fake title: Defensive passing game coordinator. 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). On paper, USC appears to have the ingredients to deal with those shots. [9] Last year, USC allowed just 1.2 sacks a game (its lowest average since 1987). Then there's senior Brandon Hance (4-of-9, 44.4%, 44 yds in 2003), who started 9 games at Purdue in 2001 and was No. [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. Both are weapons for us. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Join our linker program. He'll long be remembered for his spectacular one-handed, Frisbee-like TD grab against Oregon State last fall. He was 10th nationally in kickoff returns (27.3, first in Pac-10) and had a scoring runback. 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 Junior Dominique Byrd (14 rec, 268 yds, 19.1 avg, 1 TD in 2003) started the first half of 2003 and was impressive before suffering a season-ending knee injury (he missed 2004 spring drills while recuperating). USC's defense last season posted a national-best 55 sacks, forced 42 turnovers and scored 8 touchdowns (and had 2 safeties). 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. We'll have a very competitive environment each day to determine playing time and starting roles. [24] The victory put USC's winning streak at the Coliseum at 19, tying the school record set from 193133. "Our kicking game, under the expert guidance of coach Dennis Slutak once again, should be very strong. [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. 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 Clemson, the Gamecocks' first win over a ranked opponent since 1998, as well as a 6-3 mark in non-conference action. Fr., SNP Mario Danelo, Rs. Fr. [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. USC fielded record-setting punt and placekicking squads. 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. Reggie Bush will be a key in the Trojans' running game this season. [6] With the victory, USC sealed a bid for the BCS National Championship Game in the Orange Bowl.[34]. Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron joined Colin Cowherd's podcast on Feb. 10, and discussed the future of USC football. However, the Associated Press still recognizes USC as 2004 AP title winner. Sports Reference Baseball; Football; Basketball; Hockey; Futebol; Blog; Stathead . (Simon Park | Daily Trojan) [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. I'm really looking forward to watching the competition there and seeing how it shakes out. Fr., TB Brandon Hancock, Jr., FB Sean Kelly, Rs. Also pushing for playing time at the corner spots will be juniors Justin Wyatt (10 tac in 2003, plus 3 rec, 20 yds, 6.7 avg and 3 KOR, 41 yds, 13.7 avg), who also saw some action at wide receiver last fall, and John Walker (3 tac, 1 dfl in 2003), and redshirt freshmen Eric Wright and Terrell Thomas, plus junior walk-ons Alex Gomez and Justin Tolliver. Ronald Nunn (40 tac, 4 for loss, 3 sack, 1 int for a TD, 4 dfl, 1 FF, 3 FR with 1 for a TD in 2003), known for his big plays, started 3 times in 2002 and played often in extra defensive back formations last year. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Is Coach Rick Stockstill on the Hot Seat? His 65 PATs last fall were a Pac-10 season record and his 19 field goals tied the USC season mark. USC's top 4 rushers (and 14 of its 17 ballcarriers), its top 4 passers and 16 of the 17 players who caught passes last year return in 2004. And of Troy's 77 offensive scoring drives in 2003, 59 took less than 3 minutes. Wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett, offensive tackle Sam Baker and defensive end Lawrence Jackson were named to the Freshman All-American first team. 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. 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). Jimmy Miller, In. Jason Mitchell, Sr. Steve Smith, So. 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. "Gregg Guenther and Dominique Byrd were outstanding last season and getting Alex Holmes back really strengthens the position.". "It's a work ethic we must have in workouts, in practices and in games. 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. There's a lot of leadership in this group. [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. 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. 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). "With Lofa Tatupu, Matt Grootegoed and Dallas Sartz, it's like we have 3 returning starters. The Trojan special teams in 2003 were much-improved from previous years. KICKERS/PUNTERS/SNAPPERS Will Collins, Rs. Fr. We have some talented players among our other ends, but we need some to emerge. 1 recruiting class in the nation. After trailing 130 in second quarter, USC scored the next 28 points with a pivotal 65-yard scoring return by Reggie Bush in the 4th quarter with the game close at 1413. [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. Both were named co-winners of the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year. [44], In June 2010, the NCAA imposed sanctions on USC as a result of an investigation into the football program. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [13], USC had what would be its closest game of the season against the unheralded Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium in their Pacific-10 Conference opener. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Some 24 Trojans have at least 1 career start. Making the second team where RB LenDale White, OT Sam Baker and S Darnell Bing, and honorable mentions to TE Dominique Byrd, TE Alex Holmes, WR Dwayne Jarrett, S Jason Leach, LB Dallas Sartz, DT Manuel Wright and CB Justin Wyatt. So he sought to have his collegiate eligibility restored (as of mid-July, the NCAA hadn't ruled). 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. But nobody else has seen significant action at this level yet. We understand that we'll always see our opponents at their best. Dallas Sartz, Jr. Lofa Tatupu, Jr. Thomas Williams, Rs. 4 final ranking. 2004 Cotton Bowl and 2004 . 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. 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. Junior Dallas Sartz (60 tac, 6 for loss, 2 sack, 4 dfl, 1 blk P in 2003) assumes the starting strongside job. So we must take our game to the next level and be ready for everyone's best shot.". But both snappers (short snapper Joe Boskovich and long snapper Matt Hayward) must be replaced. 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. The Bruins, having come off a three-week break of consecutive bye weeks, came into the game as serious underdogs in the Victory Bell. [36] Both USC and Oklahoma started and ended the season ranked No. [5] The university filed an appeal of the sanctions which was later denied by the NCAA. The 41-year . [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. 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 Jr. Keith Rivers, In. "We lost one of the greatest receivers in USC history and it will be a challenge to replace him. 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. Walk-on redshirt freshman Sean Kelly, another former tailback, also is available. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. "He far exceeded our hopes. Gable; WR Steve Smith; WR Dwayne . [16] The crowd was USC's largest crowd for a non-UCLA/Notre Dame rivalry game since the 1952 Cal game. Fr., TB Chauncey Washington, So., TB Lee Webb, Sr., FB LenDale White, So., TB Andre Woodert, Jr., TB. 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 "We use our fullbacks in a variety of roles, not only as blockers and runners but as pass catchers," said Carroll. Coach: Henry Bibby (2-2), Jim Saia (10-15) PS/G: 74.4 (55th of 330) PA/G: 76.8 (315th of 330) [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. Senior tight end Matt Cassel could be his backup. 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. 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. Title. "We did a great job offensively last season," said Carroll. Email. (213) 740-4204. ", USC will defend its national championship against a schedule that features 6 opponents who played in bowls last season. He proved to be a load at 350 pounds before breaking his ankle late in the year (he missed 2004 spring drills while recuperating). 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. [17], The game was highly touted by the media, with both teams earning praise for their performances. In addition to winning the Heisman Trophy, Matt Leinart also won the Walter Camp Award and was named the AP Player of the Year. QB Mark Sanchez. The game against the Bruins was later vacated as a result of NCAA sanctions. He has 12 100-yard receiving games in his career. [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. The 2004 AP title, however, remains in place. 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. He has an excellent staff of assistant coaches, including 8 from last year-offensive coordinator Norm Chow (the 2002 Broyles Award winner as the nation's top assistant), defensive line coach/recruiting coordinator Ed Orgeron (named the nation's top recruiter in 2004), Tim Davis (offensive line), Greg Burns (secondary), Lane Kiffin (wide receivers/passing game coordinator), Rocky Seto (he moved from safeties to linebackers this year), Brennan Carroll (tight ends) and Dennis Slutak (special teams)-and 3 newcomers in quarterbacks coach Carl Smith (he has 32 years of experience, including 11 years as an NFL offensive coordinator) and ex-NFL stars Todd McNair (running backs) and Ken Norton Jr. (linebackers). 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. Henson, 46, spent the past 3 seasons (2019-21 . [6] Matt Leinart passed for a career-high 400 yards and a school record-tying five touchdowns Saturday, leading the top-ranked Trojans to a 4110 victory and adding a highlight performance to his ultimately successful Heisman campaign. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. "That's how we're looking at it. Ryan Ting also can play cornerback. QB John David Booty; QB Mark Sanchez; RB Chauncey Washington; RB C.J. Fr., DE Lawrence Jackson, Rs. In March, he took over as interim inside wide receivers coach while Dave Nichol was away from the program for a personal matter . After all, his Trojans have won 20 of their last 21 games (and their past 15 home contests) and have been dominant on both sides of the ball. Luke Huard, who comes from a family of outstanding quarterbacks, joined the USC staff in February of 2022 as an offensive analyst. His career average of 44.9 is nearly a yard above the school standard. He has had a great career here already and we would expect more of the same in 2004.". 2001 USC Coaching Staff Head Coach: Pete Carroll (6-6) Offensive Coordinator: Norm Chow Defensive Coordinator: Other Assistant Coaches: Steve Sarkisian (QB Coach) Lane Kiffin (TE Coach) Ed Orgeron (AHC/DL/RC) Best Players on the 2001 USC Trojans Football Team QB Carson Palmer QB Matt Cassel RB Sunny Byrd RB Sultan McCullough WR Kareem Kelly (213) 740-4204. Bush might also return punts. [10] The Trojans dominated the Rams en route to a 490 shut out, led by running back LenDale White who ran for 123 yards on 14 carries, scoring three touchdowns. Fr., FB David Kirtman, Jr., FB Desmond Reed, Rs. ", OFFENSIVE LINEMEN Sam Baker, Rs. Inside Wide Receivers Coach. Fr., DT Alex Morrow, Rs. "But we must overcome several obstacles on the offensive side of the ball. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley is the new football coach at USC, and he's bringing several of his assistants with him to Los Angeles. [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. Fr., OT Travis Watkins, Sr., OG Kyle Williams, So., OT. We also have some talented young players who can make a mark.". Of course, Carroll-who doubles as the defensive coordinator-isn't the only one responsible for the success of these players. 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. "I am very excited to formally announce our coaching staff," said Riley. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? ", DEFENSIVE LINEMEN Chris Barrett, Rs. They comprise what many are saying is the school's second consecutive No. Fr., DE Shaun Cody, Sr., DE-DT Sedrick Ellis, Rs. The 122 points he scored in 2003 were the second-most ever tallied at USC. The vacated games included the Trojans' Orange Bowl win. 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. Matt Cassel, Sr. Brandon Hance, Sr. Billy Hart, Jr. Rocky Hinds, In. Fr. Lincoln Riley is doing a lot of great things. He was last a . One of the major focuses was improper gifts given to Reggie Bush. He changes the dynamic of the game when he's on the field. Fr. [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. He was named to the fulltime staff in January of 2018. Do you have a blog? Fr. [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. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Here's a rundown of Shane Beamer's 10 on-field coaches. In his 2-year Trojan career, Williams has 176 receptions for 2,579 yards and a USC record 30 touchdowns. 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. The NCAA also forced USC to permanently disassociate itself from Bush. 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. Fr., CB Justin Wyatt, Jr., CB. He led the nation in punting for 5 consecutive weeks in the middle of the 2003 campaign and would have finished as the leader (by 1.0 yards), but the efficiency of USC's offense left him 5 punts shy of having the NCAA-required minimum 3.6 punts per game. It is widely considered one of the greatest college football teams of all time. We present them here for purely educational purposes. "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). Fr., DE Mike Patterson, Sr., DT LaJuan Ramsey, Jr., DT-DE Frostee Rucker, Jr., DE Jeff Schweiger, In. Fr. 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]. football@usc.edu. "I am very excited to formally announce our coaching staff," said Riley. RB Stafon Johnson. "Obviously, it would be great to get Mike Williams back," said Carroll. Williams came out of 2004 spring drills as the frontrunner on the right side and Baker was the starter on the left. 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. QUARTERBACKS USC has perhaps the nation's top quarterback in record-setting All-American first teamer Matt Leinart (255-of-402, 63.4%, 3,556 yds, 38 TD, 9 int in 2003), a leading Heisman Trophy candidate. Sophomore Fred Matua started most of last season at right guard and brings a defensive lineman's mentality to the offensive front.
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