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 Clay Carroll is an American football coach. He is the head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders of the NFL. Before that, he coached USC, the New York Jets, New England Patriots, and Seattle Seahawks. He won a college football national championship with USC and Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seahawks, making him one of only three coaches to win both.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

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 while playing free safety for the University of the Pacific Tigers.

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, USC, coached by Pete Carroll, began a 35-game winning streak at the Coliseum with a 48–17 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils.

2003: Start of 34 straight game win

In 2003, Pete Carroll's team started a then-school record 34 straight games win streak.

2004: Increased earnings and BCS title

During the 2004 season, Pete Carroll earned close to $3 million, with the season culminating in USC winning the BCS title in January 2005.

2004: Grantland Rice Trophy taken back

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

2004: Stripped of the 2004 Football Writers Assn. of America national championship

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

January 2005: USC wins BCS title

In January 2005, Pete Carroll's USC team won the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) title.

2005: Tying Holmgren's record

During the 2013 season, Carroll's Seahawks finished with a 13-3 record, tying Mike Holmgren's 2005 season for the best in Seattle history and earning the number one seed in the NFC.

2005: BCS National Championship at the Orange Bowl

In 2005, Pete Carroll won a BCS national championship at the Orange Bowl with USC, though the title was later vacated.

2005: End of 34 straight game win

In 2005, Pete Carroll's team ended their 34 straight games win streak.

2006: Rose Bowl game against Texas Longhorns

In 2006, Pete Carroll's team played against the Texas Longhorns in the Rose Bowl for the national championship.

July 2007: USC named #1 team of the decade by ESPN.com

In July 2007, ESPN.com named USC its #1 team of the decade for 1996-2006, citing the Trojans' dominance under Carroll.

September 22, 2007: Final Victory in Coliseum Winning Streak

On September 22, 2007, USC's final victory in a 35-game winning streak at the Coliseum was a 47–14 win over the Washington State Cougars.

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

In May 2008, Pete Carroll was named the coach who did the most to define the first 10 years of the BCS Era.

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

In 2008, ESPN.com named Pete Carroll's hiring number 1 in a list of the Pac-10's top ten moments 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 announced it would take back USC's 2004 Grantland Rice Trophy and leave that year's award vacant. USC athletic director Pat Haden stated USC would return the trophy.

2010: Seahawks Roster Overhaul and Playoff Berth

In the 2010 season, Pete Carroll significantly altered the Seahawks roster, making over 200 transactions. The team finished with a 7-9 record but won the NFC West, becoming the first team with that record to win a division title. They then upset the New Orleans Saints in the playoffs before losing to the Chicago Bears.

2012: Winning Season and Controversial Game

In 2012, Pete Carroll led the Seahawks to an 11–5 record with rookie quarterback Russell Wilson, marking Carroll's first winning season for the team. A controversial call during a game against the Green Bay Packers ignited national outrage. The Seahawks made the playoffs, winning their Wild Card game before losing in the Divisional Round to the Atlanta Falcons.

2012: Seattle's winning streak at home began

The penultimate game, against the Arizona Cardinals, was Seattle's attempt to continue their at-home winning streak to 15 games (record started in Week 2 of the 2012 season).

2013: Seahawks finish as #1 seed

During the 2013 season, Carroll's Seahawks finished with a 13-3 record, tying Mike Holmgren's 2005 season for the best in Seattle history and earning the number one seed in the NFC. They advanced to the Super Bowl after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.

February 2, 2014: Seahawks Win Super Bowl XLVIII

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: Induction into USC Athletic Hall of Fame

In July 2014, Pete Carroll was announced as a member of the 2015 USC Athletic Hall of Fame class.

2014: Seahawks' Quest to Repeat as Super Bowl Champions

In 2014, the Seahawks began their quest to repeat as Super Bowl champions, starting with a victory over the Green Bay Packers and later defeating the Denver Broncos in overtime. After a team meeting following a Week 11 loss, the Seahawks finished the regular season 6–0 and reached their second straight NFC Championship.

February 1, 2015: Seahawks Lose Super Bowl XLIX

On February 1, 2015, Pete Carroll's Seahawks lost Super Bowl XLIX to the New England Patriots, 28-24, after a controversial play call near the end of the game.