11 Things You Didn’t Know About Pete Carroll
How well do you know the hero of Washington state? Did you know he was once head coach of the Patriots?
- 1
He only held one job outside of coaching and sucked at it
After failing to land a spot on the Honolulu Hawaiians in the short-lived World Football League, Carroll moved to the Bay Area and began selling roofing material. He was tired of it and returned to his alma mater.
- 2
Carroll is a defense expert -- ya think?
Prior to landing his first head-coach position, Carroll climbed the ranks of numerous NFL teams by coaching defense with great success.
- 3
He coached the New York Jets at age 43 but was fired after one season
The season started off OK, but didn't end well.
- 4
He was head coach of the Patriots in 1997
After being fired from the Jets, he again was a successful defensive coach and was again trusted with an NFL team. He went to the playoffs twice, but failed to progress -- not good enough for a dynasty team.
- 5
Besides Seattle, New York and New England he coached with three other NFL teams
Carroll coached defense for the Buffalo Bills, the Minnesota Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers!
- 6
Many at USC were disappointed to have Carroll
He was only hired after the FIRST THREE picks turned down the position.
- 7
Carroll wanted to coach USC because his daughter was there
Jaime Carroll played volleyball for USC when Pete applied for the coaching job.
- 8
Carroll fell from No. 1 to No. 4 after USC scandal
When the NCAA revoked USC's victories during the Reggie Bush era it dropped Carroll from most-winning coach to No. 4. Many sports writers say it is impossible Carroll was not fully aware of the perks Bush was receiving.
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A doctor had to sign off before he was allowed to try out for high school football
Eventually becoming an excellent quarterback, Carroll was only 110 pounds his freshman year.
- 10
He's a Deadhead
Pete's favorite band is the grateful dead
- 11
He chews Bubble Yum
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