PULLMAN -- The WSU sophomore who was sent reeling Friday by a USC a lineman as Cougar fans stormed the field at Martin Stadium tells CF.C, "I was running out, and next thing I knew, it felt like I was hit by a train."



WSU Assistant Police Chief Steve Hansen confirmed that USC second-year freshmen defensive end Liam Jimmons is the center of WSU's investigation into the incident, which was caught on video and spread rapidly via social media. Initial views blurred the player's jersey number but other angles brought it into focus.



"We're still looking into it, we could have something by next week," Hansen said. The Los Angeles Times reported that PPD reached out to USC's public safety office for assistance with the matter and that USC coach Clay Helton is aware of the situation.



The WSU sophomore, who requested anonymity for this story, describes making his way onto the field and waiting for friends to climb over the railing before rushing toward the mob of fans at midfield.



"It all just happened so quick, I remember bits and pieces but it was all just kind of a blur," he said. "There's absolutely no doubt in my mind this was intentional."



He said he was be taken to Pullman Regional Hospital after the incident and diagnosed with a concussion. He also felt the effects with pain in his hip and shoulder and ringing in his ears, and says he's had difficulty eating and sleeping.



"It's tough when you're about 5-10, 160-pounds and you're taken out by a guy that's 6-4, 285… with pads and a helmet," he said.



WSU was fined $25,000 for allowing fans onto the field.



Besides the blindside hit, the WSU student said he heard the USC player verbalize something amidst the chaos. "I'm certain there was something said directly as he made contact with me, I don't know exactly what it was, but I know something was said."



He and his family are weighing legal their options, and await word from WSU Police regarding their investigation.



USC Head Coach Clay Helton when asked during a teleconference of the incident said that disciplinary action was handled in house.



"I know Washington State does what they can to create a safe environment. It's hard. When you have that many fans and they’re that excited, it's hard." Helton said.



WSU coach Mike Leach told Jim Moore of KIRO Radio in Seattle yesterday that, “I’ve never had a big problem with rushing the field. I mean that’s been part of college football for awhile …” He likened warnings that something could happen in the chaos to parents telling their kids that everything under the sun could "put your eye out ... how many people do you see walking down the street with their eye out?"

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