[24] The victory put USC's winning streak at the Coliseum at 19, tying the school record set from 193133. 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. Other key defenders returning with starting experience include linebacker Dallas Sartz (6 starts), end Frostee Rucker (5 starts), and cornerbacks Ronald Nunn and Kevin Arbet (he missed 2002 and most of 2003 with a foot injury). He's a smart quarterback who understands our offense. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? Fr., DE Lawrence Jackson, Rs. Six defensive starters return from 2003: end-tackle Shaun Cody, tackle Mike Patterson, linebackers Matt Grootegoed and Lofa Tatupu and safeties Darnell Bing and Jason Leach. But we'll throw open the competition for those two corner spots and see how it unfolds. RB Chauncey Washington. [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. 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. There's a lot of leadership in this group. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley is the new football coach at USC, and he's bringing several of his assistants with him to Los Angeles. [26] The Trojans had lost in their previous visit to WSU, a 3027 overtime game in 2002; since then the Trojans had gone 281. 2 at USC after Booty got hurt last year, as well as senior Matt Cassel (6-of-13, 46.2%, 63 yds in 2003), who has also spent time in his career at tight end and is a pitcher on the Trojan baseball team, junior Billy Hart, an infielder/outfielder on USC's baseball team (he has yet to throw a pass at USC and has seen only brief action in 2002), and walk-on redshirt freshman Michael McDonald, the son of ex-USC All-American Paul McDonald. football@usc.edu. [6] However, in the key final series, under heavy crowd noise, the USC defense caused an incomplete pass, a sack by defensive tackle Manuel Wright, and two more incomplete passes to cause a loss of possession and effectively end the game. "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. "With Ronald Nunn, Kevin Arbet and Justin Wyatt, it's really like we have four returning starters in the secondary," said Carroll. "The reconstruction of our offensive line will be critical," said Carroll. The Trojans have done a superb job of getting turnovers under Carroll, as their +1.33 turnover margin and +111 takeaways the past 3 seasons are the best marks in the nation. Title. His career average of 44.9 is nearly a yard above the school standard. I really like what our returning defensive players bring. "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. [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. But he was not selected because of a judicial stay on that ruling, which was then overturned. The Ray Guy Award candidate broke the USC season punting average record by 3.4 yards last fall (his 49.0 mark was just 0.3 off of the Pac-10 standard). RB Stafon Johnson. (213) 740-4204. And USC blocked 7 kicks (6 field goals and a punt). [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. 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. Whitney Lewis, So. The first from 1988-2004, and second . [16] The crowd was USC's largest crowd for a non-UCLA/Notre Dame rivalry game since the 1952 Cal game. "I truly believe we have put together an elite group of coaches that will help build this football program back to national prominence. He became the wide receivers coach in 2019 after handling the tight ends and inside receivers in 2018. "We had a lot of weapons and scored lots of points. Fr. [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. Both performed flawlessly during their careers. 1 and No. "The competition in the wide receiver group will be critical," said Carroll. Alex Grinch. "Our goal always will be to win the Pac-10 championship and the Rose Bowl. 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). The 2021 Gamecocks football coaching staff is complete. WR Fred Davis. I think cornerback will be a strong position for us. 2004 Pacific-10 Conference football standings, "The 10 Best College Football Teams of All Time", 2004 Virginia Tech Hokies Football Schedule, Southern passion propels SEC to top of conference ladder, "USC Now Will Recognize Its 1939 Football Team As A National Champion", Notre Dame (64) at No. Jr., OT Alatini Malu, So., OG Fred Matua, So., OG Chilo Rachal, In. USC Finally Announces Coaching Staff The USC coaching staff is official. 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). Dale Thompson, In. Fr. 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 So he sought to have his collegiate eligibility restored (as of mid-July, the NCAA hadn't ruled). 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). "Linebacker is the great strength of our defense," said Carroll. 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. We'll attempt to continue to play defense fast and aggressively, looking to take away the football.". Fr., DE Shaun Cody, Sr., DE-DT Sedrick Ellis, Rs. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. . 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. 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. [9] He averages a touchdown every 6.1 times he touches the ball. He has 12 100-yard receiving games in his career. Behind Leinart is a stable of very capable backups. Do you have a sports website? Joining the signalcalling corps this fall as a freshman is prep All-American Rocky Hinds (St. Bernard High in Playa del Rey, Calif.). 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. 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. Head Coach: Pete Carroll(13-0)Offensive Coordinator: Norm ChowDefensive Coordinator: Other Assistant Coaches: Lane Kiffin (WR Coach) Ed Oregeron (AHC/DL/RC). 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 In his first two years at . [35] USC scored next 28 points en route to a 3810 halftime lead. ", RUNNING BACKS Jody Adewale, Rs. The vacated games included the Trojans' Orange Bowl win. He proved to be a load at 350 pounds before breaking his ankle late in the year (he missed 2004 spring drills while recuperating). Check out the detailed 2004-05 USC Trojans Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. 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. Defensively, Troy should be strong at linebacker and up the middle from front to back, while the ends and corners must be replaced. Each player must bring his best every day. [25] The game marked the first career start for Husky quarterback Isaiah Stanback. Fr., CB Justin Wyatt, Jr., CB. Opponents averaged just 1.8 yards per carry against the Trojans last fall, a school record and 2003 national low. His 65 PATs last fall were a Pac-10 season record and his 19 field goals tied the USC season mark. 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). . On June 10, 2010, USC was forced to vacate its two final wins from the 2004 season (December 2004 against UCLA and the BCS championship game), as well as all wins from the 2005 season, following an NCAA investigation into possible violations by the Trojans' football and men's basketball programs. USC belongs at the top of college football, and this coaching staff is going to be instrumental in making that happen. Fr. [32] Trailing 103, USC scored the final 38 points. [36] Both USC and Oklahoma started and ended the season ranked No. The game against the Bruins was later vacated as a result of NCAA sanctions. "That's how we're looking at it. The 2004 USC Trojans finished the season 13-0 (8-0 in the Pac-10), | Pete Carrolls Record with Seattle Seahawks. "It starts with a big-time opener against a premier program and never lets up. LOS ANGELES New USC football head coach . [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 need to establish some depth at both safety positions, so some players will have to step forward.". HOLDERS Junior punter Tom Malone will be the holder for his third season. RUNNING BACKS USC is loaded once again at the running back spots. [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. The AP released a statement saying that USC will keep its 2004 AP title. 1 recruiting class in the nation. 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. [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. [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. We also have some talented young players who can make a mark.". 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. Playing its first game on November 14 of that year against the Alliance Athletic Club, USC achieved a 16-0 victory. 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 Fr., TB Chauncey Washington, So., TB Lee Webb, Sr., FB LenDale White, So., TB Andre Woodert, Jr., TB. [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. 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. 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). Junior Dallas Sartz (60 tac, 6 for loss, 2 sack, 4 dfl, 1 blk P in 2003) assumes the starting strongside job. [6] The shutout was Washington's first since 1981, ending a national-best active streak of consecutive games without being shut out at 271. Jimmy Miller, In. Phone. He ended up as the Trojans' leading tackler in 2003. Running backs coach Todd McNair was banned from off-campus recruiting for one year after the NCAA determined he'd known about Bush's dealings with the agents. [6] White threw for 24-of-36 for 244 yards with three interceptions and two touchdowns; Peterson ran for 82 yards on 25 carries. Do you have a blog? 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. Fr. "We lost one of the greatest receivers in USC history and it will be a challenge to replace him. "The challenge is whether we can keep it up. Fr., S Terrell Thomas, Rs. [6], The Trojans prevailed over the Beavers in a tight game in heavy fog at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon. 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. 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. [35] The game was the first time two Heisman Trophy winners had faced each other in a college football game with Sooners quarterback and 2003 winner Jason White facing 2004 winner Matt Leinart. "I am very excited to formally announce our coaching staff," said Riley. "Our kicking game, under the expert guidance of coach Dennis Slutak once again, should be very strong. 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. Frank Suffel and Henry H. Goddard were playing coaches for the first team which was put together by quarterback Arthur Carroll, who in turn volunteered to make the pants for the team and later became a tailor. [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. (Simon Park | Daily Trojan) Dwayne Jarrett, In. 2 in the AP poll at one point late in the season. The team also won the AP title for the second year in a row. Both of 2003's starting cornerbacks are gone: Will Poole, an All-Pac-10 first teamer and NFL fourth rounder whose 7 interceptions (the most at USC since 1994) and 19 deflections last year ranked him in the top 10 nationally in those categories (he also had 80 tackles, 4 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries), and Marcell Allmond, who helped Troy to an 18-1 record when he started in the secondary (he had 3 picks and 48 stops in 2003). Find out more. That. 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. USC's tallest player at 6-8, once football season concludes he changes into a basketball jersey and stars for the Trojan hoopsters. This page was last edited on 18 October 2022, at 20:43. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Ryan Ting also can play cornerback. [22], At halftime USC recognized the 1939 Trojans as National Champions based on their #1 ranking in the contemporary Dickinson System, with surviving members of the team in attendance. Walk-on redshirt freshman Sean Kelly, another former tailback, also is available. On paper, USC appears to have the ingredients to deal with those shots. He was sixth nationally in receptions and 10th in receiving yards in 2003. "[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. 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. Both have a knack for creating havoc. USC wound up being stripped of all wins in 2004 and 2005 and its BCS national championship in 2004. football@usc.edu. Here's a rundown of Shane Beamer's 10 on-field coaches. The 2004 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California in the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. Jason Mitchell, Sr. Steve Smith, So. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He might sprint for the USC track team this spring (he has a best of 10.42 in the 100 meters). It is widely considered one of the greatest college football teams of all time. The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. 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. Orgeron had two stints with the Trojans.