Mark Sanchez has set an NFL record for rookie quarterbacks by winning his first three starts, as he guided the New York Jets to a 24-17 victory on Sunday.
And one of his biggest fans is the man who once questioned his decision to leave a year early for the NFL -- Coach Pete Carroll.
"I couldn't be more fired up for what Mark is doing," Carroll said this morning. "As much as I worried about it being hard for him, he's absolutely proven that he's worthy, he can handle it and he belongs.
"He's proven all those worries wrong, and it's awesome to watch."
Just eight months removed from playing for the Trojans, Sanchez went 17-for-30 for 171 yards and three touchdowns (including one on the ground) on Sunday to lead the Jets to 3-0.
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