Monday, November 2, 2015

A Man Amongst Boys

John Smith-Schuster also known as "JuJu" is an absolute beast on the gridiron, and once he has that ball in his hands he's not going down without a fight! The former Jackrabbit, and current star wide-out for USC hit the ground running in high school, and hasn't let up since! In his sophmore season Smith recorded 241yds on 11 catches averaging 21.9yds per reception. He also took 3 kick returns back for 96yds! Sheeesh! and if that wasn't enough to have you sold on the talented young WR dont fret this is just the tip of the iceberg that is JuJu Smith. His junior year was phenomenal recording an insane 752yds, and 9 touchdowns on 49 receptions, 12 punt returns for 190yds, and a TD, as well as 9 kickoff returns for 131yds, but that wasn't enough for Smith on top of the dominant offensive season he had Smith decided to show his defensive attributes as well recording 6 INT's, and 51 tackles. With his amazing junior season came accolades such as Cal Junior of the Year, Cal-Hi Sports All-State Junior First Team, Maxprep All-State Division I first team, and much more. Despite an injury ridden senior season Smith still managed to record 71 tackles from the safety position, and was named All-Moore League Player of the Year, All CIF Pac-5 Division, Cal-Hi Sports All State First Team, Los Angeles Times All Area, and the list goes on, but you get the jist! This kid is a nightmare on both sides of the field, and is continuing his strong play in his college career at USC. In his season opener as a Trojan Smith racked up 123yds, more than any first year freshman has ever done in a season opener in  USC history on 4 receptions against Fresno State, 104yds on 4 receptions one being a 10yd trip to the endzone, and he also recorded 5 tackles on the season! In his on going sophmore season the JuJu train is still rolling, and shows no signs of derailing any time soon. Smith has 956yds on 52 receptions 8 of which ended up in the endzone! We predict a Heisman trophy winner in the near future, and a definite first round draft pick in the NFL Draft. Another Long Beach talent  with an exponential amount of potential! Keep up with the rest of JuJu's rampage through the Pac-12 at the link below!

2015 USC Football Schedule