Seahawks’ Pete Carroll shoots down rumor he’s a candidate at USC

RENTON – Seahawks coach Pete Carroll shot down on Monday speculation that he’s a candidate to return to USC.

Dan Patrick raised that possibility on his radio show recently, saying that USC alumni are trying to lure Carroll back and that he’s on a “short list” of candidates to replace Steve Sarkisian, who was fired last week.

Not so, according to Carroll. He was asked if he’s flattered by Patrick’s report.

“I would say this: I love USC. It’s a great place,” he said. “Flattered. I appreciate it, Dan. But that’s not happening. We’re in good shape here.”

Carroll won two national championships during his nine seasons at USC before leaving to coach the Seahawks before the 2010 season.

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