Pete Carroll may have stepped away from coaching after parting ways with the Seattle Seahawks earlier this offseason, but he’s returning to familiar territory at USC.
In a Tuesday interview on Sports Radio 93.3 KJR, Carroll announced that he will be teaching a class at USC. Although he didn’t share many details, the 72-year-old expressed enthusiasm for the new role, describing it as “a really exciting endeavor.”
“I’m kind of keeping it under wraps for now, but I’ll be working down at USC. I’m going to be teaching there,” Carroll said. “It’s something I’m looking forward to. It’s going to be a really exciting opportunity when it’s all finalized. It’s not quite set yet, but I’m in L.A. working on some things today.”
Carroll previously enjoyed tremendous success as USC’s head coach from 2001-2009, guiding the Trojans to a national title in 2005. Although that championship, along with other wins, was later vacated due to a pay-for-play scandal involving Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush, Carroll’s team, led by Bush and Matt Leinart, remains one of the most iconic college football squads in history.
While Carroll didn’t completely rule out a return to coaching, saying he “could coach tomorrow” if he wanted to, his current focus is on his upcoming teaching role at USC and offering “advising and counseling” for other teams.
The Seahawks’ decision to part ways with Carroll after the 2023 season surprised many. The team has since undergone significant changes to move beyond the Carroll era. Although he was initially expected to transition into an advisory role with the Seahawks, his involvement with the team has been minimal this offseason.
