Some 24 Trojans have at least 1 career start. Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron joined Colin Cowherd's podcast on Feb. 10, and discussed the future of USC football. USC completes 2022 football coaching staff By ETHAN HOROWITZ January 19, 2022 Head Coach Lincoln Riley brought some of his staff at Oklahoma to USC, including defensive coordinator Alex Grinch, assistant Head Coach Dennis Simmonds, and outside linebacker coach Roy Manning. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Ryan Powdrell, In. ", USC will defend its national championship against a schedule that features 6 opponents who played in bowls last season. We'll attempt to continue to play defense fast and aggressively, looking to take away the football.". Lincoln Riley is doing a lot of great things. 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. [3] Irish quarterback Brady Quinn completed 15-of-29 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. RB Stafon Johnson. Last season, he had 95 catches for 1,314 yards and a USC record 16 TDs. USC has its new head coach after a two-and-a-half-month search, delivering a resounding kaboom to a process that had been impressively quiet with no leaks coming from the school before the news broke Sunday that the Trojans had hired Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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). Fr., DT Thomas Herring, In. I think cornerback will be a strong position for us. Fr. 2004 Oklahoma Sooners football team - Wikipedia But Carroll speaks from experience when he says he is confident that his 2004 Trojans will respond well. All rights reserved. Former standout USC and NFL wide receiver Keary Colbert has spent 3 years on USC's fulltime staff. Wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett, offensive tackle Sam Baker and defensive end Lawrence Jackson were named to the Freshman All-American first team. Behind Leinart is a stable of very capable backups. But we'll throw open the competition for those two corner spots and see how it unfolds. Orgeron had two stints with the Trojans. USC Trojans football - Wikipedia 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. LINEBACKERS Collin Ashton, Jr. Mike Brittingham, So. [21] USC quickly put the game out of reach, scoring 42 points in the first half behind 4 touchdown passes Matt Leinart and school single game record-tying 3 scoring grabs by Dwayne Jarrett. There will be an entirely new left side and middle, as 10 years of starting experience must be replaced now that 2003 All-American first team left tackle Jacob Rogers (3-year starter), who was a second round NFL pick, plus All-Pac-10 first team center Norm Katnik (3-year starter) and left guard Lenny Vandermade (4-year starter) are gone. 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. Or write about sports? Troy led the nation in net punting (43.7 avg.) Record: 13-0 (1st of 120) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Orange Bowl 55-19 versus Oklahoma, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. "We use our fullbacks in a variety of roles, not only as blockers and runners but as pass catchers," said Carroll. "Linebacker is the great strength of our defense," said Carroll. 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Junior Hershel Dennis (137 tcb, 661 yds, 4.8 avg, 4 TD in 2003, plus 10 rec, 62 yds, 6.2 avg, 1 TD), the veteran of the group, started each game last year and was effective. Both performed flawlessly during their careers. 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. [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. But we have a lot of players fighting for playing time, including some exciting young guys who will be fun to watch.". Fr. "It starts with a big-time opener against a premier program and never lets up. Full-Time Assistant Coaching Staff Named by New USC Football Head Coach He's more than capable, as he started there the last 6 games of 2003 when Grootegoed was bothered by an ankle sprain. 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). We also have some talented young players who can make a mark.". RUNNING BACKS USC is loaded once again at the running back spots. 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. "He's an impact player because of his size, speed and ability. [28], USC clinched its third consecutive conference championship with a victory over the visiting Arizona Wildcats. [24], USC became the first top-ranked team to visit Pullman, Washington, as the Trojans took on the Cougars at a sold-out Martin Stadium. 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. Headlining the offense will be quarterback Matt Leinart and wide receiver Mike Williams, All-Americans who should figure prominently in this year's Heisman race (they were sixth and eighth, respectively, in last season's voting). But he was not selected because of a judicial stay on that ruling, which was then overturned. The 2004 season featured a win over No. Fr., CB Justin Wyatt, Jr., CB. 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. USC and Oregon both aim for youth on their football coaching staffs "But we need to establish some depth at both safety positions, so some players will have to step forward.". But he was not selected because of a judicial stay on that ruling, which was then overturned. Fr., SNP Mario Danelo, Rs. [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. But both snappers (short snapper Joe Boskovich and long snapper Matt Hayward) must be replaced. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. He averages a touchdown every 6.1 times he touches the ball. We have some talented players among our other ends, but we need some to emerge. 2004 Cotton Bowl and 2004 . Meet the 2021 South Carolina football coaching staff - TheBigSpur Football National Champions: 1981 Clemson, 2004 USC, 2010 Auburn 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). [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. 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. [6], The Trojans prevailed over the Beavers in a tight game in heavy fog at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon. 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. Inside Wide Receivers Coach. The 2004 AP title, however, remains in place. Fr. 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). football@usc.edu. Fr. "Our team is well-prepared for this because it presents a great opportunity for others to step to the front. [35] USC scored next 28 points en route to a 3810 halftime lead. But we have a great group of quarterbacks behind him and they all want to take over the No. Whitney Lewis, So. [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. Last fall, the Trojans used a rotation of 3 young tailbacks that worked so well, look for more of the same in 2004. 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. Fr. 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. "We did a great job offensively last season," said Carroll. LOS ANGELES New USC football head coach Lincoln Riley has named his full-time assistant coaching staff. HOLDERS Junior punter Tom Malone will be the holder for his third season. And we have the potential to be explosive in the return game.". It's no wonder, then, that the Trojans likely will enter the 2004 campaign as a pre-season favorite to repeat as national champs. 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). "We understand how to handle personnel losses and move on," said Carroll. "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. 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. 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. The Trojan special teams in 2003 were much-improved from previous years. Walk-ons Wil Smith, a sophomore, and redshirt freshman John Zilka are also available. [17], The game was highly touted by the media, with both teams earning praise for their performances. 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. The Bruins, having come off a three-week break of consecutive bye weeks, came into the game as serious underdogs in the Victory Bell. 2005 USC Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff TIGHT ENDS Dominique Byrd, Jr. GREGG GUENTHER JR., Sr. Owen Hanson, Sr. Alex Holmes, Sr. Kurt Katnik, So. Behind him is walk-on redshirt freshman Mario Danelo, the son of ex-NFL kicker Joe Danelo. WIDE RECEIVERS William Buchanon, Jr. Greig Carlson, Jr. Fred Davis, Fr. [6], The game was tightly fought: Cal dominated the statistics, more than doubling USC's first downs (2812) and total yards (424205) while getting more plays (7950) and possession time (37:1122:49); Cal quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a career performance, tying an NCAA single game record by completing his first 23 passes and guiding the Golden Bears to a first-and-goal at the Trojan 9-yard line with 1:47 to play. 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). Each offers something different: Hershel Dennis brings stability, LenDale White brings power and Reggie Bush brings speed.". [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. PLACEKICKERS Senior Ryan Killeen (19-of-24 FG, 65-of-57 PAT in 2003) ranks among the nation's top placekickers. (213) 740-4204. 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. 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). LINEBACKERS USC's strength on defense will be its linebacking corps. 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. Fr., DE Lawrence Jackson, Rs. Defensively, Troy should be strong at linebacker and up the middle from front to back, while the ends and corners must be replaced. 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. 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. So he sought to have his collegiate eligibility restored (as of mid-July, he was awaiting word from the NCAA). "It's a work ethic we must have in workouts, in practices and in games. Both have a knack for creating havoc. Jason Mitchell, Sr. Steve Smith, So. 2004 USC Football Outlook - USC Athletics "The tailback position is a strong one for us," said Carroll. So we must take our game to the next level and be ready for everyone's best shot.". He gave an early indication of his talent when his first career pass went for a touchdown at Auburn in last fall's opener. "I truly believe we have put together an elite group of coaches that will help build this football program back to national prominence. The 122 points he scored in 2003 were the second-most ever tallied at USC. [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. 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. One of the major focuses was improper gifts given to Reggie Bush. (Alonzo Adams / Associated Press) Grinch has worked in Norman for the last two seasons as the defensive coordinator and safeties coach. [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 True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. 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). TIGHT ENDS Another deep unit for USC in 2004-9 deep, in fact-is the tight ends corps. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Here's who is joining Lincoln Riley's coaching staff at USC 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 It was also banned from bowl games in 2010 and 2011 and lost 30 scholarships over three years. This page was last edited on 18 October 2022, at 20:43. Nick Vanderboom, So. Coaching Staff - University of South Carolina Athletics You won't find anyone better than Tom Malone or Ryan Killeen. 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. [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. Phone. ", "Once again, this is a tremendously challenging schedule," said Carroll. But he was ineligible for this past spring's practice and will not participate in the 2004 season because of a student conduct violation. The big disappointment is Donte Williams is not only coaching the cornerbacks, he got a fake title: Defensive passing game coordinator. 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.