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Blind USC snapper Jake Olson releases heartfelt statement after appearing in Saturday’s game
By Adam Spencer
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One of the most touching moments of Week 1 of the 2017 college football season came in Los Angeles, where the USC Trojans had blind long snapper Jake Olson snap the ball for the final extra-point attempt of their 49-31 win over Western Michigan.
The kick was made and Olson received congratulations from teammates and even a couple of opponents.
On Sunday afternoon, Olson took to Twitter to thank USC coaches and fans for making his special moment possible:
Thanks for all the love and support Trojan Nation! See below for a longer statement. Beat The Farm! pic.twitter.com/RXZKBz1r5U
— Jake Olson (@JakeOlson61) September 3, 2017
Olson has been involved with the USC program since the age of 12, when Pete Carroll was the coach of the Trojans, so Saturday’s special moment had been a long time coming.
Kudos to Olson for staying calm and making a beautiful snap, and kudos to K Chase McGrath for knocking the kick through the uprights to finish off the incredible play.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
