Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy

Dirtbag59 · 01-09-2008, 03:35 AM

Some people never learn: (If this is a duplicate thread I apologize in advance, but for the record a search of Pete Carroll turned up nothing of the sort.)
ESPN - Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy - NFL
Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy

By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

ATLANTA -- Having so far limited their search to current NFL assistants, the Atlanta Falcons may be about to move outside the box and significantly raise the profile of candidates for their head coaching vacancy.
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Multiple sources told ESPN.com late Tuesday night that the Falcons are pursuing Pete Carroll for an interview. If Carroll agrees, and the logistics can be arranged, the Southern California coach could huddle with Atlanta owner Arthur Blank by the weekend. Carroll, who has previously been a head coach in the NFL with the New York Jets and New England Patriots, would certainly become the biggest name on the list of Atlanta candidates.

Carroll, 56, recently completed his seventh season at Southern California with a resounding victory over Illinois in the Rose Bowl. He has led the Trojans to two national championships and compiled a 76-14 record. The 14 defeats have been by an average of just 4.1 points.

Southern California was 11-2 this season and many observers felt that, had it not been for injuries, the Trojans might have vied for the national title. Carroll's .844 winning mark at Southern California is the best in the nation among active coaches with at least five seasons of experience.
Over the past few seasons, there has been rampant speculation that Carroll might be lured back to the NFL, but he has rebuffed all overtures to return to the pro game. Conventional wisdom is that Carroll would only consider an NFL job if he had full control over the football operation. That likely would not be the case in Atlanta, where Blank is seeking a new general manager as well as a head coach.

saden1 · 01-09-2008, 03:42 AM

LOL...I guess they didn't learn from the last hire eh?

He was a bust in the NFL so why even bother?

djnemo65 · 01-09-2008, 03:58 AM

He would be crazy to leave the situation he has to go to Atlanta. They may be the worst team in the league next year, and in USC he has a lifetime contender. Still, I wouldn't be surprised to see Blank offer him 10 mil a year, which would awfully tough to turn down.

Hijinx · 01-09-2008, 06:32 AM

Umm you can live in SoCal or Atlanta? That right there is reason enough to stay where he is.

BDBohnzie · 01-09-2008, 11:35 AM

Actually, Atlanta would be a good fit for Carroll if he so chooses to go. He's an excellent talent scout, and with new management, he could bring in young talent to build the franchise back up. Not sure if his coaching style will re-translate to the NFL, but Atlanta would have nothing to lose in hiring Carroll.

BleedBurgundy · 01-09-2008, 11:36 AM

Never learn is about right. If I'm a Falcons' fan, I'm on suicide watch right now.

MTK · 01-09-2008, 11:38 AM

If I'm Carroll there's no way I'm leaving USC. Not for the ATL job at least.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-09-2008, 12:15 PM

I hope he takes it, that's one more coach WE can't hire.

BleedBurgundy · 01-09-2008, 12:16 PM

I thought I had heard that Singletary was a virtual lock for ATL.

jsarno · 01-09-2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saden1

LOL...I guess they didn't learn from the last hire eh?

He was a bust in the NFL so why even bother?

These are two different scenarios. Carroll is an EX-NFL coach. He coached the Jets back in 94 to a 6-10 record, and coached the Pats from 97-99 to a 27-21 record. Pete Carroll knows how to win at the NFL level. Petrino did not. There are basically no similarities between Carroll and Petrino other than they were both coaching in college before they were hired (assuming Carroll accepts a position with atlanta). Also, Carroll is THE most successful college coach, unlike Petrino.

For the record, Carroll would be a complete moron to accept a position with Atlanta, that ship isn't even sinking...it's sunk.

GTripp0012 · 01-09-2008, 12:32 PM

Lets not act like all college coaches are predestined for NFL failure.

Just take it at face value: Winning college football games is not a good indicator of ability to win NFL games. That doesn't mean that no college coach will ever win in the NFL, it just means that they lack quality credentials.

Carroll's been in the NFL anyway.

BleedBurgundy · 01-09-2008, 12:55 PM

Right, but I think there are other coaching candidates out there with better NFL resumes. Isn't Carroll's biggest strength recruiting, not X's and O's? If so, how would that translate to the NFL?

jsarno · 01-09-2008, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

Right, but I think there are other coaching candidates out there with better NFL resumes. Isn't Carroll's biggest strength recruiting, not X's and O's? If so, how would that translate to the NFL?

Anything positive would help those horrible falcons. LOL.

But point remains, Carroll could pick a much better scenario for him in the NFL other than the Falcons. That is the LEAST desirable coaching position in the NFL bar none.

backrow · 01-09-2008, 02:34 PM

He could recruit for Atl, couldn't he? Doesn't USC pay their athletes?

BDBohnzie · 01-09-2008, 03:42 PM

Oh boy...
ESPN - Sources: USC's Carroll interested in Falcons' opening - NFL

USC coach Pete Carroll is interested in the Atlanta Falcons' head coach opening and is expected to speak with Atlanta owner Arthur Blank via phone Wednesday, sources at the American Football Coaches Convention in Anaheim told ESPN's Joe Schad.

Blank is expected to offer full control of personnel decisions to Carroll and the sources said that is what intrigues Carroll most. Carroll is currently on vacation in Hawaii.

01-09-2008, 03:35 AM	#1
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 14,750	Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy Some people never learn: (If this is a duplicate thread I apologize in advance, but for the record a search of Pete Carroll turned up nothing of the sort.) ESPN - Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy - NFL Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com ATLANTA -- Having so far limited their search to current NFL assistants, the Atlanta Falcons may be about to move outside the box and significantly raise the profile of candidates for their head coaching vacancy. [+] Enlarge Multiple sources told ESPN.com late Tuesday night that the Falcons are pursuing Pete Carroll for an interview. If Carroll agrees, and the logistics can be arranged, the Southern California coach could huddle with Atlanta owner Arthur Blank by the weekend. Carroll, who has previously been a head coach in the NFL with the New York Jets and New England Patriots, would certainly become the biggest name on the list of Atlanta candidates. Carroll, 56, recently completed his seventh season at Southern California with a resounding victory over Illinois in the Rose Bowl. He has led the Trojans to two national championships and compiled a 76-14 record. The 14 defeats have been by an average of just 4.1 points. Southern California was 11-2 this season and many observers felt that, had it not been for injuries, the Trojans might have vied for the national title. Carroll's .844 winning mark at Southern California is the best in the nation among active coaches with at least five seasons of experience. Over the past few seasons, there has been rampant speculation that Carroll might be lured back to the NFL, but he has rebuffed all overtures to return to the pro game. Conventional wisdom is that Carroll would only consider an NFL job if he had full control over the football operation. That likely would not be the case in Atlanta, where Blank is seeking a new general manager as well as a head coach. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

01-09-2008, 03:42 AM	#2
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy LOL...I guess they didn't learn from the last hire eh? He was a bust in the NFL so why even bother? __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

01-09-2008, 03:58 AM	#3
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy He would be crazy to leave the situation he has to go to Atlanta. They may be the worst team in the league next year, and in USC he has a lifetime contender. Still, I wouldn't be surprised to see Blank offer him 10 mil a year, which would awfully tough to turn down.

01-09-2008, 06:32 AM	#4
Hijinx The Starter Join Date: Apr 2005 Age: 49 Posts: 1,961	Re: Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy Umm you can live in SoCal or Atlanta? That right there is reason enough to stay where he is.

01-09-2008, 11:35 AM	#5
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy Actually, Atlanta would be a good fit for Carroll if he so chooses to go. He's an excellent talent scout, and with new management, he could bring in young talent to build the franchise back up. Not sure if his coaching style will re-translate to the NFL, but Atlanta would have nothing to lose in hiring Carroll. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

01-09-2008, 11:36 AM	#6
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy Never learn is about right. If I'm a Falcons' fan, I'm on suicide watch right now. __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

01-09-2008, 11:38 AM	#7
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,504	Re: Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy If I'm Carroll there's no way I'm leaving USC. Not for the ATL job at least. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

01-09-2008, 12:15 PM	#8
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy I hope he takes it, that's one more coach WE can't hire. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-09-2008, 12:16 PM	#9
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy I thought I had heard that Singletary was a virtual lock for ATL. __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

01-09-2008, 12:32 PM	#11
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy Lets not act like all college coaches are predestined for NFL failure. Just take it at face value: Winning college football games is not a good indicator of ability to win NFL games. That doesn't mean that no college coach will ever win in the NFL, it just means that they lack quality credentials. Carroll's been in the NFL anyway. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

01-09-2008, 12:55 PM	#12
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy Right, but I think there are other coaching candidates out there with better NFL resumes. Isn't Carroll's biggest strength recruiting, not X's and O's? If so, how would that translate to the NFL? __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

01-09-2008, 02:34 PM	#14
backrow The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 36.28 x 76.22 Age: 73 Posts: 1,812	Re: Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy He could recruit for Atl, couldn't he? Doesn't USC pay their athletes? __________________ '37, '42, '83, '88, '92. Championship!

01-09-2008, 03:42 PM	#15
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy Oh boy... ESPN - Sources: USC's Carroll interested in Falcons' opening - NFL USC coach Pete Carroll is interested in the Atlanta Falcons' head coach opening and is expected to speak with Atlanta owner Arthur Blank via phone Wednesday, sources at the American Football Coaches Convention in Anaheim told ESPN's Joe Schad. Blank is expected to offer full control of personnel decisions to Carroll and the sources said that is what intrigues Carroll most. Carroll is currently on vacation in Hawaii. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy

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