Poop done deal: Carrol to seattle per schefter - Page 3

**the Talking Can** · 01-09-2010, 08:01 AM

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Sources: Seahawks hire USC's Carroll
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By Adam Schefter
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Pete Carroll has reached agreement with the Seahawks on a deal to be their next head coach, multiple NFL sources confirmed early Saturday morning.

Carroll was fully expected to be introduced by the Seahawks as early as Monday, assuming they comply with the Rooney Rule this weekend.

The hangup could be locating a candidate to interview that would put the Seahawks in compliance with the rule, which requires teams to interview a minority candidate for head-coaching hires.

On Friday, Jim Mora became the first Seahawks coach to be let go after one season.

Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier could agree to interview, but he is unwilling to do so if Carroll has been promised full control of the Seahawks -- and multiple sources say he has.

Seahawks CEO Tod Leiweke told Frazier that Carroll definitely does not have Seattle's job.

Adam Schefter is ESPN's NFL Insider. Information from ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen

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Stinger · 01-09-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Lundberg

That's not possible

Thought this one was better

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Originally Posted by Mecca

He has no reason to leave, it can't get better.

He has a big contract, SC is the football show in LA, he has a big contract, top players want to play for him and he'll never get fired.

He has THE job.

http://chiefsplanet.com/BB/showpost....5&postcount=13

So I guess he doesn't have THE job........

Bill Lundberg · 01-09-2010, 10:57 AM

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-on-the-phone/

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USC recruits can't get assistant coaches on the phone

Posted by Mike Florio on January 9, 2010 11:28 AM ET
With all reports pointing toward USC coach Pete Carroll leaving the Trojans and joining the Seahawks, here's the most tangible piece of evidence suggesting that something is amiss.

Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, USC's recruits have been trying unsuccessfully to reach the school's assistant coaches.

Other schools already have begun contacting players like receiver Kyle Prater and running back Dillon Baxter, who made a verbal commitment (i.e., a non-commitment) to the Trojans as a freshman and has not considered alternative landing spots.

In this regard, keep in mind that even the players who have played the baseball cap version of the shell game are not bound until they sign a letter of intent in early February. Thus, any players who had planned to go to USC can go elsewhere.

Likewise, USC's new coach will be able to pursue players who have already given verbal commitments to other programs.

Bill Lundberg · 01-09-2010, 11:00 AM

@Adam_Schefter

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With Garrett still the AD, it's a wise idea to add Fisher to the list of candidates as Carroll's successor.

HotRoute · 01-09-2010, 11:21 AM

filling the USC job is going to be about as hard as filing the ND job. it wont take long, but glad to see carroll come to the NFL, i am kinda surprised he chose this year to do it

CoMoChief · 01-09-2010, 11:47 AM

1. USC isn't in a position to win a National Title soon. They're always going to be good. But they're not National Title good.
2. Ongoing investigations with possible NCAA recruiting violations also may come about thus making it harder to accomplish the above.
3. The Seattle front office guys from what I've been told are USC guys and would let Carroll control all football operations, just like what he does now at the college level. You don't see much of that in the NFL.

MGRS13 · 01-09-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Eh, not if sanctions are imminent, which could be the reason why Petey is hitting the road.

Dynasties don't last forever - just ask Nebraska fans.

Thats the lynch pen(?) to this whole thing. It's seems to me they r just as guilty as every one else.

keg in kc · 01-09-2010, 11:55 AM

Maybe mecca's got a new team to 'root' for now.

FD · 01-09-2010, 11:59 AM

Finding a new coach will be hampered by the oncoming sanctions. Until they know how bad they'll be some coaches might be a bit reluctant.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 01-09-2010, 11:59 AM

Looks like Tod Lieweike (sic) is in Minnesota and has gotten Leslie Frazier to agree to an interview so they can comply with the Rooney rule. The deal is done.

**KcMizzou** · 01-09-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Lundberg

Who are the leading candidates at USC?

Gary Pinkel. He's gonna bring in the spread offense.

(Mecca's head explodes)

**The Bad Guy** · 01-09-2010, 12:14 PM

And now Mike Martz is the new OC in Chicago.

LaChapelle · 01-09-2010, 12:16 PM

Mike Riley not likely to leave his dream hometown job
name on the rise Herm Edwards -ESPN

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 01-09-2010, 12:18 PM

Is it any coincidence that he leaves after his shittiest year at USC?

**Skip Towne** · 01-09-2010, 12:20 PM

There must be some severe shit coming down the pike for PC to bail out.

**the Talking Can** · 01-09-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LaChapelle

Mike Riley not likely to leave his dream hometown job
name on the rise Herm Edwards -ESPN

holy mother if it is herm

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