Blind long snapper delivers perfect snap on extra point in USC win
In a moment deemed “incredible” on social media, where it immediately trended, blind USC long snapper Jake Olson snapped a perfect extra point in his team’s opener Saturday evening.
Experiencing his first action in a live game off of a USC timeout, the kick was good, putting No. 4 USC (1-0) up 49-31 on Western Michigan (0-1). The Trojans held on to win by that score on their home field.
Video highlights of the snap on Twitter, including one by the official Pac-12 Network account, racked up thousands of likes and retweets within minutes.
This is anything but a regular PAT.
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) September 3, 2017
Jake Olson, blind since age 12, just snapped for the first time in a live game. https://t.co/amyHcFoVue
Olson lost his sight eight years ago due to retinal cancer. He’s been blind since age 12, but has been a lifelong Trojans fan. He joined the team with a scholarship for disabled athletes.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
This story was originally published September 2, 2017 at 7:12 PM with the headline "Blind long snapper delivers perfect snap on extra point in USC win."