WHAT THEY’RE SAYING

“We have great talent. The real focus was to bring in a great coach. The recruiting has been secondary for me.”

MIKE GARRETT,

USC ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

ON HIRING PETE CARROLL

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“I’ve always coached college players. I just got them a little bit later. . . . The best way I can sell me is

to be me.”

PETE CARROLL,

ON HAVING COACHED IN

NFL SINCE 1984

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“He seems to be a real likable guy. I think he’ll be excellent in the living rooms with the parents. It’s an interesting hire.”

RICH KIMBREL,

EDITOR OF SOUTHERN

CALIFORNIA-BASED PREPSTAR

RECRUITING SERVICE

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“Football’s in your blood, so I’m sure he knows the college game. I can’t wait to meet him.”

BILL HART,

MISSION VIEJO QUARTERBACK, WHO

WILL KEEP COMMITMENT TO USC

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“His style fits the college game. His energy suits college guys. They’ll love him.”

WILLIE McGINEST,

NEW ENGLAND DEFENSIVE END

UNDER PETE CARROLL

AND FORMER USC PLAYER

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“He sounds sincere. I think he’s the perfect fit; we need sincerity, someone who’s dedicated to improving the program. I think he’s the one. We have all the athletes.”

MIKE POLLARD,

USC LINEBACKER