Pete Carroll's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Pete Carroll. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Peter Carroll is an American football coach, most recently the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks (2010-2023). Previously, he held head coaching positions with the USC Trojans, New York Jets, and New England Patriots. He is one of only three coaches to win both a college football national championship and a Super Bowl, achieving this feat with USC and the Seahawks respectively. Carroll's coaching career spans both the professional and collegiate levels, marked by success and a distinctive coaching style.

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1969: Athlete of the Year

In 1969, Pete Carroll was named Athlete of the Year at his high school.

1971: All-Pacific Coast Athletic Association Honors

In 1971, Pete Carroll earned All-Pacific Coast Athletic Association honors.

1973: Graduated from University of the Pacific

In 1973, Pete Carroll earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of the Pacific. He also received the Charles Erb Jr. Award, the Tully Knoles Award, and the Sid Robinson Award.

1978: Arkansas Won Orange Bowl

In 1978, the Arkansas Razorbacks, where Pete Carroll was a graduate assistant, won the Orange Bowl.

1995: Inducted into Pacific Athletic Hall of Fame

In 1995, Pete Carroll was inducted into the Pacific Athletic Hall of Fame.

October 13, 2001: Began 35-Game Winning Streak at the Coliseum

On October 13, 2001, Pete Carroll's team began a 35-game winning streak at the Coliseum with a 48–17 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils.

2001: Start of USC Coaching

In 2001, Pete Carroll's first USC team started with a 2–5 record, leading to criticism, but his teams then went 67–7.

2002: Received Significant Raise

After the 2002 season, Pete Carroll received a significant raise.

2003: Started 34 Straight Game Winning Streak

From 2003, Pete Carroll's team won a then-school record 34 straight games.

2004: Trojans asked to return the Grantland Rice Trophy

In 2004, the Trojans were asked to return the Grantland Rice Trophy after being stripped of the 2004 Football Writers Assn. of America national championship.

2004: Earned Close to $3 Million

In the 2004 season, Pete Carroll earned close to $3 million.

January 2005: Won BCS Title

In January 2005, Pete Carroll ended the 2004 season with USC winning the BCS title.

2005: Won BCS National Championship

In 2005, Pete Carroll won a BCS National Championship at the Orange Bowl with USC, although the title was later vacated.

2005: Ended 34 Straight Game Winning Streak

In 2005, Pete Carroll's team ended a then-school record 34 straight games with a national championship game against the Texas Longhorns in the 2006 Rose Bowl.

2005: Carroll matches Holmgren Record

Pete Carroll matched Mike Holmgren's 2005 season of the same record.

2006: Rose Bowl Against the Texas Longhorns

In 2006, Pete Carroll's team ended a then-school record 34 straight games with a national championship game against the Texas Longhorns in the Rose Bowl.

July 2007: USC Named #1 Team of the Decade by ESPN

In July 2007, ESPN.com named USC the #1 team of the decade (1996-2006), highlighting the Trojans' resurgence under Carroll's leadership.

September 22, 2007: Final Victory in 35-Game Streak at the Coliseum

On September 22, 2007, Pete Carroll's team had the final victory of a 35-game winning streak at the Coliseum with a 47–14 win over the Washington State Cougars.

2007: Total Compensation $4,415,714

In the 2007 fiscal year, Pete Carroll's total compensation, including pay and benefits, was $4,415,714.

May 2008: Carroll Defined the First 10 Years of the BCS Era

In May 2008, Pete Carroll was recognized as the coach who most defined the first 10 years of the BCS Era.

2008: ESPN.com Ranked Carroll's Hiring Number 1

In 2008, ESPN.com ranked Pete Carroll's hiring as the number 1 moment of the BCS era.

April 2009: Inducted into Redwood High School Athletic Hall of Fame

In April 2009, Pete Carroll was inducted into the charter class of the Redwood High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

August 26, 2010: FWAA Takes Back USC's 2004 Grantland Rice Trophy

On August 26, 2010, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced it would take back USC's 2004 Grantland Rice Trophy and leave that year's award vacant due to sanctions.

February 2, 2014: Carroll Leads Seahawks to Super Bowl XLVIII Win

On February 2, 2014, Pete Carroll led the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl win in franchise history, defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII. He became one of the few coaches to win both an NCAA championship and a Super Bowl.

July 2014: Carroll Announced as Member of USC Athletic Hall of Fame

In July 2014, Pete Carroll was announced as a member of the 2015 USC Athletic Hall of Fame class, recognizing his contributions to the university's athletic program.

October 14, 2018: Seahawks All-Time Wins Leader

On October 14, 2018, Pete Carroll achieved his 91st win as head coach of the Seahawks against the Oakland Raiders, becoming the franchise's all-time wins leader, surpassing Mike Holmgren.