 However, he was shipped off to the USS "Iowa", before he had a chance to graduate.In prior years, he led the Trojans in receiving yards in 1942 and 1943, and had the school's first-ever 100-yard receiving game when he gained 101 yards on 4 receptions versus St. Mary's Pre-Flight in 1943.He also led USC in punting in 1941 and 1942.