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USC Blind Long Snapper Jake Olson Comes in for Final PAT vs. UNL

Blind long snapper Jake Olson snapped on the USC Trojans' final extra-point attempt of their 43-21 win over the UNLV Rebels on Saturday at Los Angeles Memorial Stadium.

Olson's snap was successful, as Chase McGrath converted the extra point with 1:38 remaining in the contest:



The redshirt junior, who has been blind since the age of 12, walked on to the USC football team in 2015, but it wasn't until last season that he saw game action.

Olson successfully snapped an extra-point attempt in last season's opener against Western Michigan, and he did so later in the campaign against Oregon State.

The Huntington Beach, California, native was named USC's Most Inspirational Player last season for his efforts.

Entire article: https://bleacherreport.com/articles...per-jake-olson-comes-in-for-final-pat-vs-unlv
 
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Clay Helton takes over USC play-calling duties, offensive line coach fired as Trojans struggle

After a second straight loss, the USC coach is making midseason moves

Changes are coming for USC's football staff following a 38-35 loss to Arizona State that dropped the Trojans to 4-4 on the season. On Monday, coach Clay Helton announced two major shifts. The first is that he will take over game day play-calling duties, though offensive coordinator Tee Martin will keep his title while continuing to oversee the wide receivers and recruiting. The second is that offensive line coach Neil Callaway has been relieved of his duties. Running backs coach Tim Drevno will take over the offensive line going forward.

"I felt it was an appropriate time to become more involved in the offense as we continue to develop our team for the future," said Helton in a release from the school. "Tee and I have had conversations about this decision and he was supportive. He has done a tremendous job here. He will stay involved with the offense as he remains the offensive coordinator, helps put together our practice and game plans and serves as my offensive eyes during games.

"I want to thank Neil for all his hard work at USC. He is an outstanding coach and a great friend. I wish him nothing but the best in the future."

USC entered the Arizona State game with a lengthy injured list and was starting backup quarterback Jack Sears. Though Sears played well, given the circumstances, the Trojans have struggled to establish the running game all season. Furthermore, pass protection has been shaky, an issue with both the offensive line and the running backs.

Entire article: https://www.cbssports.com/college-f...fensive-line-coach-fired-as-trojans-struggle/

Just sayin': Ohio State isn't the only team with OL, running game, and injury problems, etc.
 
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NFBuck said:
So, a guy who was just FIRED from a middling CFB program now moves right on to a HC job in the NFL? I mean, i see the appeal as an OC, but Head Coach?
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Another person failing their way up (read: Lane Kiffin).

NFL has gone full corporate America where young guys are just handsome-ing their way into positions they don’t deserve.
 
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