Pete Carroll
Pete Carroll
Peter Clay Carrollis an American football coach who is the head coach and executive vice president of the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He is a former head coach of the New York Jets, New England Patriots, and the USC Trojans of the University of Southern California. Carroll is one of only three football coaches who have won both a Super Bowl and a college football national championship. At 7009204733440000000♠64 years, 320 days, Carroll is the oldest head coach currently...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth15 September 1951
CitySan Francisco, CA
CountryUnited States of America
All along, we counted on Vidal being a big factor in the strength of our recruiting class. It's taken a while for everyone to come together on this decision, but we're pleased for him and his family that it is finalized. We expect him to play a big role on our team and to compete for playing time right away.
It kind of looked like it might have been a little historic the way it finished up, ... for everybody that watches those classic channels and all.
It's been wonderful doing what we've been doing. It's too bad it had to end.
All of those questions are ones that are directed at you because you have something you're shooting for. For us to be in a position where any of those arguments even matter, we have a lot of games to win. It's not an issue right now. If we get down to the very end and we're fortunate enough to be in position, then we'll deal with it. Right now, it's not something we talk about.
I've got so much control and call every shot. I haven't changed my outlook on that at all. You know, to do something like I like to do it, you've got to do it over a long period of time. That's why this is a cherished moment for me in my coaching career. I'm right in the middle of something really special, and I can see it, it's very clear.
The green jerseys and the whole thing ... it's something we'll never forget, ... It was just very dramatic ... exciting as it can be.
The doctors think he shouldn't have trouble playing. He had an MRI this afternoon, so he missed being out here today. I'd say he won't practice Tuesday and we'll see how he's doing Wednesday. We'll take it one day at a time.
(The doctors) know the results of the MRI. There's definitely something there (on the MRI), that's why we're being very cautious and taking our time. They need to see how it responds and see how soon he can come back and if he does or he doesn't (need surgery).
A good part of his background has been working with the defensive line, so he'll contribute greatly there. And having him serve as the defensive coordinator will free me up and make us a much more efficient staff.
Their offense is really functioning at a high level. They make first downs and move the sticks, and work their way down the field much like New England has been doing over the years. It has been very effective, and it is the same offense.
These games are great for us. We need to be challenged, to be under the gun. We need to have to respond. It will make us strong.
This is a great challenge because of the attention,
This is all we could hope for -- it's the Rose Bowl. We get to play in the Rose Bowl in the national championship game.
This is a clear statement about what we wanted to get done, how we wanted to look and what we've expected from our guys, ... I'm really pleased with this day.