COC Wide Receiver Tim White Signs Letter of Intent with Arizona State University

College of the Canyons All-State wide receiver Tim White has signed a National Letter of Intent with Arizona State University and will continue his playing career as a Sun Devil.

A graduate of Hart High School, White hauled in 55 catches for 667 yards and six touchdowns while averaging 12.1 yards per catch for the Cougars in 2014.

As COC's primary kick returner White also returned 29 kicks for 812 yards and a touchdown, including a long gain of 100 yards. 

He finished his sophomore season at COC with 1,554 all-purpose yards for the Cougars.

As a result White was named to the 2014 All-California Community College Football Team.

White was also named to the Southern California Football Association (SCFA) National Division, Northern League All-League team, earning a First Team offensive selection for his receiving skills and a First Team defensive selection for his prowess as a return specialist.

Also an accomplished track & field athlete, White was previously named the 2013 Western State Conference (WSC) Track & Field Athlete of the Year. That season, White also earned JC All-American status and won the USA Junior National Championship in the triple jump with a school record leap of 53 feet, 1 inch.

"Tim White is very special athlete and a truly premiere player," said COC football head coach Ted Iacenda.

"An athlete of Tim's tremendous ability and exceptional mettle does not come around very often, and we are proud of all of his accomplishments," added Iacenda. "I look forward to watching Tim play on Saturday's this upcoming season."