Pete Carroll goes to Seahawks, leaves questions behind at USC

Pete Carroll goes to Seahawks, leaves questions behind at USC

LOS ANGELES — On Pete Carroll's last day as a Trojan, students, football players, professors and administrators at the University of Southern California, where Carroll in the past decade restored glory to one of college football's most successful programs, had different takes on the iconic coach's decision to leave for the Seattle Seahawks.

Some were understanding, viewing it as Carroll taking advantage of a great opportunity.

"We all understand it's a business decision," Trojans fullback Stanley Havili said. "You can't blame him.

USC targets Del Rio

USC targets Del Rio

There are reports that USC has sent a contract to Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio.

Del Rio still is owed $15 million on his Jaguars’ contract. It is believed the two parties would reach some type of settlement, clearing the way for Del Rio to replace Pete Carroll as Trojans coach.
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Del Rio, 46, was a linebacker a USC who has compiled a 57-55 record with two playoff appearances as Jacksonville coach since 2003.

Del Rio denied the reports to Jacksonville media Tuesday.