‘I just love the energy.’ Electric Zachariah Branch brings infectious optimism to USC
LA TimesEveryone focuses on the speed. “When he starts slowing down,” Branch’s head coach at Las Vegas powerhouse Bishop Gorman said, “something’s going to happen.” Combining patience, vision and yes, breakneck speed, Branch opened USC’s season with an electric, two-touchdown performance that had the freshman receiver turning heads and taking ankles. “I would never ever, ever, ever, ever, ever kick him the ball.” USC receiver Zachariah Branch eludes San José State players after hauling in a pass Saturday at the Coliseum. USC receivers Dorian Singer and Zachariah Branch leap in the air to celebrate Singer’s touchdown against San José State Saturday in the Coliseum. Branch’s light personality lifts the spirits of even grizzled veterans like senior offensive lineman Justin Dedich, who can’t help but soften when he hears Branch approaching to ask, “Dee-dee, you good?” “I just love the energy every day, it brings a smile to my face,” the team captain said.
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