A former National Championship-winning coach for the University of Southern California is taking his talents back to the NFL. Pete Carroll, who coached the Trojans for nine seasons, winning two straight titles in 2003 and 2004,

The Las Vegas Raiders sent shockwaves through the NFL on Friday as they progressed toward an agreement to make Pete Carroll their next head coach. ESPN's

Perhaps the only one at the news conference who matched his enthusiasm was former running back Marshawn Lynch, who screamed “Raaiiidddeeerrrsss!” when Carroll said he wanted Allegiant Stadium to be filled with fans of the home team. Opposing fans often make it feel like a neutral or away game for the Raiders.

The Las Vegas Raiders announced Saturday that Pete Carroll is their new coach. HENDERSON, Nev. — Pete Carroll was announced Saturday as Las Vegas' new coach, with the Raiders hoping that even as the oldest head coach in the NFL the 73-year-old will provide stability for an organization badly lacking it.

The Raiders have hired Bucs assistant GM John Spytek to be their GM, but like the Cowboys, Saints, Jaguars and Jets, they don't have a new head coach yet.

Pete Carroll was announced Saturday as the next leader of the Las Vegas Raiders, making the 73-year-old the oldest head coach in the NFL.

Pete Carroll is headed back to an NFL sideline with the Raiders, and he'll become the oldest coach in league history once he debuts in Las Vegas.

Pete Carroll, whose storied football career is rooted in Stockton, is headed back to an NFL sideline with the Raiders.

With Johnson heading to Chicago and Mike Vrabel already in New England, five head coaching vacancies remain. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. The Jets, Saints, Jaguars, Raiders and Cowboys are still in the hunt.

The Raiders owner expects that Carroll and Spytek will be the right fits for their jobs — and will be with the team for the duration.

Former USC Trojans coach Pete Carroll was formally announced as the coach of the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday. The introductory press conference was full of the signature Carroll enthusiasm and a surprise appearance from NFL running back Marshawn Lynch.

Only two NFL teams have ever won three straight championships with Green Bay doing it from 1929-31 and again in 1965-67 seasons.