Jake Olson, The Blind USC Long-Snapper Did The "Bird Box" Challenge: Watch

The "Bird Box" challenge clearly didn't phase him.

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Ever since Netflix released "Bird Box" to the world, the memes have really been a sight to behold. People have been flocking to social media to post their best Sandra Bullock memes. It's no surprise that a challenge was spawned from the movie, where people try to do things with a blindfold on. Jake Olson, a Long-Snapper for the USC Trojans was one of those people, as he took to social media to snap a football with a blindfold. 

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This would normally phase most people, but considering Olson is blind, he was able to complete the challenge with ease. Olson lost his sight when he was 12 years old due to Cancer but persevered and was introduced to some players on the team when he was younger, thanks to then head coach Pete Carroll. As a kid, Olson was a long-snapper for his flag football team and even tried out for his high school team which he eventually played for.

When Olson got to USC, he was approached by the coaching staff and was given a spot on the football team.

The video below shows Olson snapping the football in a live game for the first time.

For more information on Olson's inspiring journey, watch this video.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.