Shoemate with the hit

September 01, 2009 | USC Ripsit Blog

Shoemate with the hit

By Jordan Moore on September 7, 2009 8:51 AM | No Comments

We've received several questions and comments about the monstrous hit levied on a San Jose State kickoff return in the fourth quarter. And just to set the record straight (because USC has two No. 10s), it was fullback D.J. Shoemate who delivered the punishing blow.

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