Season of Sam - Episode 8: 'Enjoy the Grind'

October 11, 2017 | Football, USC Ripsit Blog, Features

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Episode 8: "Gnarly Ups and Downs"

Released Oct. 11, 2017

As USC QB Sam Darnold prepares for midterms on and off the field, he sparks a candid conversation with NHL Hall of Famer and LA Kings President Luc Robitaille about the sacrifice that it takes to be great. Plus, Yogi Roth sits down with captain Chris Hawkins, the trash-talking leader of "the misfits," USC's talented secondary.

USC quarterback Sam Darnold and broadcaster Yogi Roth bring you 'Season of Sam.' It's the first-of-its-kind podcast, where you are taken inside the mind of college football's most elite position, quarterback. Each week during the 2017 college football season, they will share a conversation that will detail much more than just USC's most recent game; they will unveil untold stories of Darnold's life, discover what makes a quarterback click and hear from special guests and Trojan teammates offering unique insight regarding leadership, team building and more.