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Carson Palmer Triumphs as Santa Margarita's Head Coach

12/17/2025

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Carson Palmer, former NFL quarterback, returned to Santa Margarita Catholic High School as head coach and led a 47-13 state championship victory over De La Salle.
This is his first year coaching at his former school, with former Bengals receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh on the staff.
Palmer is a Heisman Trophy winner and first overall NFL draft pick who played 15 NFL seasons and totaled 46,247 passing yards, ranking 17th.

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Story summary

Carson Palmer, former NFL quarterback, returned to Santa Margarita Catholic High School as head coach and led a 47-13 state championship victory over De La Salle.
This is his first year coaching at his former school, with former Bengals receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh on the staff.
Palmer is a Heisman Trophy winner and first overall NFL draft pick who played 15 NFL seasons and totaled 46,247 passing yards, ranking 17th.