Pete Carroll appeared cool and relaxed on the telecast of Thursday nightÆs BCS Championship. He calmly questioned Texas coach Mack BrownÆs decision toárun a shovel pass just before halftime, resulting in an interception for a touchdown and a 24-6 Alabama lead. The USC coach, though, did not seem on the verge of a major career move.
Roughly 12 hours later, Carroll emerged as the leading candidate in the SeahawksÆcoaching vacancy after the firing of coach Jim Mora on Friday.
A proposed deal between Carroll and the Seahawks to become the teamÆs new coach is likely, according to multiple reports. The former New England Patriots and New York Jets coach is set to sign a five-year deal at approximately $7 millionáa year to become the Seahawks ...
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Seahawks Attempt to Turn Corner With Heavy Pursuit of Pete Carroll
Posted: 8th January 2010 by Matt Rybaltowski in NFLComments Off on Seahawks Attempt to Turn Corner With Heavy Pursuit of Pete Carroll