With super kicker
David Buehler in the NFL, it was time for USC to turn to someone new this fall to take over the kicking duties. And talk about a 'blast from the past,' that new kicker is none other than former Husker kicker
Jordan Congdon. If you recall, Jordan had himself a nice little career at Nebraska before he transferred back to USC to be closer to home. Taken from
Huskers.com:
- 2005 First-Team Freshman All-American (Football Writers, Rivals.com, ESPN.com)
- 2005 First-Team Freshman All-Big 12 (The Sporting News)
- 2005 Second-Team All-Big 12 (AP, San Antonio Express News, Austin American-Statesman, Kansas City Star)
- Nebraska Record for Field Goals in a Season (19)
- First Nationally Among Freshmen in Field Goal Accuracy (.826)
- Tied For 16th Nationally and Second in Big 12 in FG per Game (1.58)
- 2006 Preseason Second-Team All-Big 12 (Lindy’s)
- 2006 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award Watch List
- 2006 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll
- 2005 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll
Said Congdon about his experience and about his competition with K Joe Houston,
"Hopefully it will help me in games. I'll go in there with more confidence than maybe a guy that didn't have all the reps in games. He's going to be there all season and if I'm not doing my job, I know they're not going have any problem putting him in."
Jordan was awarded a scholarship for his hard work. Can't say I won't be hoping he has a successful season with the Trojans.
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