As the junior wide receiver exploded off the line of scrimmage at USC practice Tuesday, he faked his defender so hard he slid to the ground, kicking up clumps of grass. Pittman’s hands were still hoisting his body up when Jack Sears released a pass in his direction.
Pittman dived after passes and reeled in a catch with his fingertips in the corner of the end zone during Tuesday and Wednesday practices. He blocked field goals on consecutive days and scooped up the football both times, streaking down the field with his prize as cornerback Iman Marshall followed, joining the celebration.