to lunch on a sunny day in Manhattan Beach. Ruel found Carroll to be charming, noting "Pete's like a beautiful woman. The closer you get, you better look out. He is very charismatic. He can smile and make you feel like a million dollars." His players at USC included Sam Baker, Winston Justice, Ryan Kalil, Deuce Lutui, Fred Matua, Chilo Rachal, Drew Radovich, Matt Spanos, and Kyle Williams. After Carroll signed with the Seahawks, Ruel was released from USC on January 20, 2010, and joined the Seahawks five months later after Alex Gibbs sudden retirement. He won his first Super Bowl title when the Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. Ruel retired from coaching in July 2020. Personal life Ruel's father, Pat Ruel II, was an FBI agent. He is married to Marti Ruel, and together they have a daughter, Sabra, who attends USC. Golden Pat Ruel graduated from Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables, Florida References External links Seattle Seahawks bio 1950 births Living people American football offensive guards Arkansas Razorbacks football coaches Buffalo Bills coaches Detroit Lions coaches Green Bay Packers coaches Kansas Jayhawks football coaches Miami Hurricanes football coaches Miami Hurricanes football players Michigan State Spartans football coaches New York Giants coaches Northern Illinois Huskies football coaches Omaha Nighthawks coaches Seattle Seahawks coaches Texas A&M Aggies football coaches USC Trojans football coaches Washington State Cougars football coaches Sportspeople from Coral Gables, Florida Coaches of American football from Florida Players of American football from Florida