by Katie Ryan, USC Assistant Sports Information Director
It’s just another warm and sunny day in Sam Darnold’s hometown of San Clemente, Calif. This small south Orange County beach community charms its visitors with towering palm trees, perfect waves and breathtaking sunsets. When he has free time from football and school, you may see Darnold driving to the Board & Brew sandwich shop on Avenida Pico. He’ll pick up a chicken club, drench it in orange sauce and make his way back down to the beach.
He will drive down the curvy streets of San Clemente until he reaches the highly secluded Lasuen Beach.