Pete Carroll Will Be The Next Head Coach Of The Seattle Seahawks

-By Fireman Mike

With the recent, shocking firing of Jim Mora by the Seattle Seahawks, questions and rumors are flying as to why the organization would make such a sudden move after one only season. Although Mora was the ‘coach-in-waiting’ under Mike Holmgren for a few years before formally taking over, it seemed a little abrupt for the Seahawks to make this move so soon. There is a much bigger reason why they made this move though. And it makes a lot of sense.

Pete Carroll is on his way to Seattle. Seahawks ownership, as well as many people who are familiar with the situation, believe Carroll my very well be their next head coach.

Seattle will obviously have to pony up a ton of money in order to pry Carroll away from his dream job at the University of Southern California. Not only has he made the Trojans a national powerhouse and perennial BCS title contender, but everything from the weather to the women to the waves makes USC the ideal job in college - possibly any level of - football.

The pending allegations against Joe McKnight combined with the ugly scar Reggie Bush left on the program are two reasons why Carroll may think about relocating.
Carroll will have his detractors, those who think that he is strictly a college coach who can only succeed in the University atmosphere. Those who disagree with Seattle’s decision need to look no further than Carroll’s record as an NFL head coach with the Jets and Patriots. While he had an overall winning record, he didn’t live up to the standards that were set forth by either organization.

In New York Carroll started 6-4 but lost the final six games of the season to finish 6-10 on the year, getting canned immediately after the season. He joined the 49ers as a defensive coordinator the following season and remained there for two years before getting the head coaching job in New England.

Carroll had a winning record with the Patriots but failed to win a playoff game and was fired after three seasons. That’s when he went West and created a dynasty.

After a 6-6 opening season, Carroll didn’t lose more than two games until this year when the Trojans went a disappointing 9-4 with freshman quarterback Matt Barkley at the helm. He has won two national championships with USC and has accumulated a combined record of 97-19. Unfortunately for Barkley, he may not be studying under Pete Carroll for much longer.