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Pete Carroll facing his biggest challenge yet as Seahawks coach

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll walks past a photo of quarterback Russell Wilson in action as he arrives to talk to reporters before NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Renton, Wash. Wilson is out with a finger injury and backup quarterback Geno Smith is scheduled to start Sunday on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Pete Carroll walks past a photo of quarterback Russell Wilson in action as he arrives to talk to reporters before NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

For the third time in 21 seasons, Carroll finds himself with a 2-5 record. He amazingly turned around USC and the Seahawks the first two, but this time seems different.

From left, linebackers MJ Tafisi, Carson Bruener and Cooper McDonald warms up for a scrimmage as part of fall camp at the University of Washington’s Husky Stadium in Seattle Saturday August 21, 2021. 217998
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Seattle Seahawks defensive back Marquise Blair is pictured before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. The Rams won 26-17. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) NYOTK NYOTK
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Seahawks notes: DB Marquise Blair out for the season with fractured kneecap

Seahawks defensive back Marquise Blair will have surgery this week on his fractured patella and will not be able to return this season, coach Pete Carroll said.

Ken Griffey Jr., left, shakes managing partner John Stanton during a press conference at the T-Mobile Park media room on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. The Mariners announced Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. will join the Mariners partnership group. 218612
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Jason Myers walks off the field after missing a field goal in the 3rd quarter – one of two misses he had in the second half. . The New Orleans Saints played the Seattle Seahawks in Monday Night Football October 25, 2021 at Lumen Field, in Seattle, WA. 218602
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The Kraken is introduced to its Seattle fans for the first time Saturday. . The Vancouver Canucks played the Seattle Kraken in the first game ever played at Climate Pledge Arena, Saturday, Oct 23, 2021. 218546
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Washington softball coach Heather Tarr is on he sideline for Saturday’s football game with Cal. . The University of California Golden Bears played the Washington Huskies in Pac-12 Football Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Husky Stadium, in Seattle, WA. 218270
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UW’s Heather Tarr named coach of U.S. women’s national softball team

WSU Cougars Coach Nick Rolovich stands on the field in Martin Stadium Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The first-year coach will lead the Cougs in their first game of 2020 at Oregon State Saturday. SR2011021626154674
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Washington linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (48) reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. UCLA won 24-17. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) OTK
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Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Seattle. The Saints won 13-10. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) NYOTK NYOTK

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Washington defensive back Brendan Radley-Hiles (44) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. UCLA won 24-17. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) OTK

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Seattle Mariners’ Jake Bauers sits in the dugout before a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Seattle. The Mariners won 6-2 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) _SB13358

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FILE – In this Sept. 26, 2021, file photo, Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia reacts after conceding a goal during a match against the Seattle Sounders in Kansas City, Kan. KSNS102

Sporting KC keeper suspended for take down of Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan

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Seattle Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak (24) reacts with teammates Mason Appleton (22) and Mark Giordano (5) after Oleksiak assisted Kraken’s Brandon Tanev on a goal scored against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Defensemen played a big part in Kraken’s win over Canadiens, and that’s a good sign for the offense

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FILE – In this Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, file photo, Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash. The NHL suspending San Jose’s Evander Kane 21 games for submitting a fake vaccination card and Washington State firing football coach Nick Rolovich for failing to comply with a vaccine mandate Monday provided two more reminders of the impact the coronavirus is still having on professional and college sports. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File) NYDD205 NYDD205

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