USC offensive tackle Zach Banner came to the Optometry Practice of Dr. Alex Corbin Liu for an eye exam. The 6-foot-8, and roughly 375 pound Trojan is the biggest athlete to ever come to the office.

Zach’s final game with the Trojans was one of the most memorable Rose Bowl games of recent, where USC beat Penn State 52-49. It was the best Rose Bowl game that I had seen since the USC and Texas Rose Bowl of 2006.

Zach is projected to be a second or third round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. I want to wish Zach the best of luck in the NFL.

Fight on!

Facts about Zach

• From Lakewood, Washington.
• Majored in communications at USC.
• Zach’s biological father is former NFL offensive tackle Lincoln Kennedy.

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Former USC quarterback John David Booty came to the Optometry Practice of Dr. Alex Corbin Liu. John had his eyes examined by Dr. Liu and then had the opportunity to pick out new eyewear.

It was nice having a former Trojan from the Pete Carroll era at the office. John was very friendly and told us stories from his time at USC.

John had two seasons as the starting quarterback at USC after the departure of Matt Leinart. He shined both years and led the Trojans to two Rose Bowl victories. Following his final season, John was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Facts about John

• Full name is John David Booty.
• Was drafted in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. 
• 2008 offensive Rose Bowl MVP.
• Is the brother of former NFL quarterback Josh Booty.

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The UCLA Bruins held football training camp on the campus of Cal State San Bernardino. The Bruins have had at least one week of camp in San Bernardino after Jim Mora took over the head coaching duties. I had never attended since the temperature always hits triple digits this time of year.

This year I did attend two practices and it was a good experience. The practices lasted at least a few hours long and were very entertaining.

After practice, the Bruins would make their way back to the locker room. Along the way they would take posed photos and sign autographs for all fans that asked. Below are a few of the Bruins that I met.

Defensive back turned wide receiver Ishmael Adams.

Quarterback Josh Rosen who recently made the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Former NFL safety Matt Ware made an appearance at the Optometry Practice of Dr. Alex Corbin Liu. This wasn’t his first visit to the practice, he’s been a long time patient of Dr. Liu’s. During the visit Matt had his eyes checked followed by an autograph signing for staff and fans.

Matt is a local kid who played his college ball at UCLA and went on to play seven seasons in the NFL. He is currently playing for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League.

Facts about Matt

• Full name is Matthew Jesse Ware.
• Was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2004 NFL Draft.
• 2x NFC champion. 
• 2010 Ed Block Courage Award.

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NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson made a trip to the Optometry Practice of Dr. Alex Corbin Liu for his annual eye exam. Just as last year, Dr. Liu invited me to meet the NFL legend.

Eric enjoyed his visit at the practice and hung out with us after the exam.

Dr. Liu gave me a jersey to get signed.

Facts about Eric

• Full name is Eric Demetric Dickerson.
• Was drafted in the 1st round of the 1983 NFL Draft.
• 6x Pro Bowl selection.
• Inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1999.
• Holds the NFL single season rushing record with 2,105 yards.

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