In last Friday’s victory over Northwestern, USC successfully executed a somewhat controversial fake punt. On 4th and 6, the Trojans trotted out third-string quarterback Sam Huard, who had switched from his usual number of seven to 80, the number worn by punter Sam Johnson. Huard threw a dart to wide receiver Tanook Hines for the first down, and USC went on to score a touchdown on the drive.
This week, the team’s social media account decided to have a little fun with a play. In a video, a coffee shop worker calls out, “Order number 80, for Sam!” Both Johnson and Huard arrive wearing No. 80 jerseys and claim the order as their own.
After a moment of confusion, the employee then returns with another order for, “Sam, number seven!” Huard subsequently takes the second order, leaving the original for Johnson.
The video largely received a positive response on social media. Both USC fans and non-USC fans alike could appreciate the creativity and the joke surrounding a memorable play.
The Trojans are back in action on Saturday against Iowa. Let’s see if Lincoln Riley has any more tricks up his sleeve then.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC trolls with social media video following controversial fake punt in Northwestern game
Reporting by Adam Bradford, Trojans Wire / Trojans Wire
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