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2009: Shoemate, one of USC's most versatile players because of his outstanding running and receiving abilities, will serve as a backup fullback as a sophomore in 2009. 2008: Shoemate began his 2008 first-year freshman season as a reserve wide receiver, then was moved mid-season to a reserve fullback spot. He also played on special teams. Overall in 2008 while appearing in 9 games (all but Oregon State, Oregon, Arizona State and Stanford), he made 1 tackle. He sprained his shoulder prior to the Stanford game and missed that contest. HIGH SCHOOL: His 2007 honors included Super Prep All-American, Prep Star All-American, EA Sports All-American third team, ESPN 150, Super Prep Elite 50, Prep Star Dream Team, Super Prep All-Farwest, Prep Star All-West, Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West first team, Orange County Register Fab 15, Tacoma News Tribune Western 100, Cal-Hi Sports All-State first team, All-CIF Pac-5 Division first team, Los Angeles Times All-Star, Orange County Register All-Orange County first team and All-Trinity League Co-Offensive MVP as a senior wide receiver, running back, defensive lineman and linebacker at Servite High in Anaheim (Calif.). He ran for 1,291 yards on 241 carries (5.4 avg.) with 24 TDs, caught 40 passes for 570 yards (14.3 avg.) with 4 TDs, threw a TD pass and had 5.5 sacks in 2007. A broken right foot sidelined him for all but the first game of his 2006 junior season. As a sophomore in 2005, he made Cal-Hi Sports All-State Sophomore of the Year, All-CIF Division I first team, Orange County Register All-Orange County first team and All-Serra League Co-MVP while rushing for 604 yards on 71 carries (8.5 avg.) with 13 touchdowns, catching 46 passes for 930 yards (20.2 avg.) with 8 TDs and getting 4 scores on blocked punts. Current Trojans Chris Galippo and Matt Kalil also prepped at Servite. PERSONAL: He has a B- average (2.94 GPA) at USC. He lived in Hawaii for 5 years when he was young. His initials stand for Dennis Jr.
GAME-BY-GAME WITH D.J. SHOEMATE 2007
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