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Pete Carroll is returning to USC
Head coach Pete Carroll of the USC Trojans celebrates after defeating the Boston College Eagles during the Emerald Bowl at AT&T Park on Dec. 26, 2009, in San Francisco.
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Pete Carroll, USC’s former head football coach who left to lead the Seattle Seahawks, is returning to the university this spring.
Why it matters: But Carroll is expected to be in the classroom teaching students this time around, he told KJR-FM in an interview. When asked about coaching again, Carroll said he could do it tomorrow, but he’s “not desiring it.”
Why now: He didn’t go into the details, adding that he’s “keeping it undercover here for a bit,” but he described it as an exciting endeavor that he’s looking forward to.
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The backstory: Throughout his nine years at the university, Carroll led the Trojans to seven straight Pac-10 titles and two national championships.
What's next: “We are excited to welcome Pete Carroll home to USC in a new capacity in which he can, as a legendary coach and leader, share his knowledge and experience with our students,” USC said in a statement. “We are working on the details and hope to share more specifics later.”
Read on... to learn more about Carroll’s time at USC.
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