Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Pete Carroll
I had a great time listening to USC's head football coach, Pete Carroll, last night at the San Gabriel Valley - Inland Empire Trojan booster dinner. The man can certainly work a room, and it is easy to see why he is so popular with both alums and recruits as he makes everyone feel like he is talking directly to him or her.
On a football note, he seems most concerned with the interior portion of his defense and the place kicking and kick off duties for next year. He was not phased at all (to put it mildly) by the departure of Rocky Hinds. However, he hinted at a big running back commitment that might come about in the next few weeks.
As for the changes on the coaching staff, he tipped his hat to Chow, but focused on the new and returning coaches and their respective roles with the team.
I don't know if he is confident, crazy or both, but he certainly acts like a man that doesn't expect to lose ever again. I hope he's right!
On a football note, he seems most concerned with the interior portion of his defense and the place kicking and kick off duties for next year. He was not phased at all (to put it mildly) by the departure of Rocky Hinds. However, he hinted at a big running back commitment that might come about in the next few weeks.
As for the changes on the coaching staff, he tipped his hat to Chow, but focused on the new and returning coaches and their respective roles with the team.
I don't know if he is confident, crazy or both, but he certainly acts like a man that doesn't expect to lose ever again. I hope he's right!
