Pete Carroll Resigns - One of the most successful coaching runs in college football history has come to an end. Pete Carroll has left USC and is expected to become the head coach with the Seattle Seahawks. According to sources, Carroll handed in his resignation to USC Sunday evening. In nine years at USC, Carroll went 97-19, winning two national championships and seven Pac-10 titles. Carroll and USC have yet to comment. Carroll has twice been a head coach in the NFL before, spending one year with the New York Jets and three years with New England Patriots. USC athletics director Mike Garrett is expected to contact Oregon State head coach Mike Riley, Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio as possible replacements. – USCFootball.com
Padres Request Noah Lowry’s Medical Records - I think Noah Lowry could be a good fit if he’s healthy. I’m also interested to see what sort of deal Mark Mulder is able to get. Either one would benefit from pitching half their games at PETCO. Mulder isn’t mentioned in this article but he’s returning from a pair of rotator-cuff surgeries and has only pitched 12 2/3 innings since 2006.
From MLB.com – The Padres are one of several teams who have shown an interest and requested medical records on left-handed starting pitcher Noah Lowry, who hasn’t pitched since the 2007 season because of injuries. Lowry’s agent, Damon Lapa, said Friday that Lowry will throw for teams in a private audition later this month in Arizona. Lapa said that he wouldn’t take any offers for his client before that session. “I think it’s safe to say Noah would be open to the possibility of pitching for the Padres,” Lapa said. “… San Diego would not be a difficult sell for us.” That’s because Lowry once lived in Mission Valley, just east of downtown San Diego, and still counts current Padres starting pitcher — and former Giants teammate Kevin Correia — as a very good friend.
Khalil Greene Signs 1-year Deal With Rangers - The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms with free-agent infielder Khalil Greene on a one-year contract worth $750,000, according to a source. The deal is pending a physical. Greene played in 77 games for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2009 and hit .200 with six homers and 24 RBIs in 193 at-bats. He had eight errors. His season was hampered by two stays on the disabled list for social anxiety disorder. His best season was in 2007 with the Padres, when he played in 153 games and hit .254 with 27 homers and 97 RBIs. In 2,567 career at-bats, Khalil has 90 HRs, 352 RBIs and .245/.302/.422. – ESPN.com
Scouting the NY Jets - In this era of pass-happy teams, the New York Jets are a throwback to the days when the formula for winning was running the ball and playing defense – two things these Jets do extremely well. They ranked No. 1 in the NFL in six major statistical categories – rushing yards; fewest total yards allowed, passing yards allowed, first downs allowed, third-down conversion percentage allowed and points allowed. – NCTimes.com
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Seahawks are back! Perfect timing. That division sucks and it’ll get worst when Kurt Warner retires. Seattle has money, picks and a coach that should be able to motivate pro players. Oh right, Pete Carroll didn’t do so well before, but it’s Seattle. Can’t get any worst. It’s the NFC West!
I feel bad for Khalickie… Why can’t he just be normal? blah…
Mark Sanchez still plays on the Jets, right? He’s a rookie? Ok, cool.