Public opinion and media debates around Pete Carroll—discover key moments of controversy.
Pete Carroll is an American football coach, most recently the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks (2010-2023). Previously, he held head coaching positions with the New York Jets and New England Patriots in the NFL, and the USC Trojans in college football. Carroll is one of only three coaches to have won both a college football national championship and a Super Bowl, achieving this feat during his tenures with USC and the Seattle Seahawks respectively.
In 2003, controversy arose when Pete Carroll's USC was excluded from the National Championship Game despite being ranked #1 in both the AP Poll and the Coaches Poll.
In 2004, USC's Grantland Rice Trophy was revoked.
In 2004, some USC football victories were forfeited due to NCAA sanctions.
In 2004, the Trojans were asked to return the Grantland Rice Trophy after being stripped of the Football Writers Assn. of America national championship.
In 2005, some USC football victories were forfeited due to NCAA sanctions.
On June 9, 2010, it was reported that Pete Carroll appeared before the NCAA Committee on Infractions the previous February.
On June 10, 2010, Pete Carroll stated that he was "absolutely shocked and disappointed" in the NCAA's findings regarding USC.
On August 26, 2010, the Football Writers Association of America announced it would take back USC's 2004 Grantland Rice Trophy, and USC will return the trophy.
In 2014, Pete Carroll stated that the NCAA's investigation into USC was dealt with poorly and irrationally, with too much emotion instead of facts.
On February 1, 2015, Pete Carroll's Seattle Seahawks lost Super Bowl XLIX to the New England Patriots 28-24. A controversial play call near the end of the game led to an interception.
In 2015, Pete Carroll reflected on USC's success, stating that it was uncommon for people to understand and that it rubbed people the wrong way, creating bitterness.
On September 21, 2020, Pete Carroll was fined US$100,000 by the NFL for not properly wearing a face mask during a Week 2 game, as required during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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