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per the Daily:
On the field, Mortell has become a special teams weapon for the Gophers, able to pin the opposing offense deep in their territory with long punts. Mortell has averaged 44.2 yards per punt in his career, which ranks first in Minnesota history.
“He’s punted us out of some problems this year,” head coach Jerry Kill said. “He’s definitely an asset to our team no question about that.”
One of Mortell’s strongest performances of the season came against Kent State University, where he downed five of seven punts inside the 20-yard line.
Punts like this allow the Gophers’ defense to start from a more advantageous position, and Mortell said that’s something he takes pride in.
“It’s my job as a punter to pin opposing offenses deep and help our defense keep points off the board,” Mortell said.
http://www.mndaily.com/sports/football/2015/10/08/mortell-helps-minnesota-flip-field
Go Gophers!!
On the field, Mortell has become a special teams weapon for the Gophers, able to pin the opposing offense deep in their territory with long punts. Mortell has averaged 44.2 yards per punt in his career, which ranks first in Minnesota history.
“He’s punted us out of some problems this year,” head coach Jerry Kill said. “He’s definitely an asset to our team no question about that.”
One of Mortell’s strongest performances of the season came against Kent State University, where he downed five of seven punts inside the 20-yard line.
Punts like this allow the Gophers’ defense to start from a more advantageous position, and Mortell said that’s something he takes pride in.
“It’s my job as a punter to pin opposing offenses deep and help our defense keep points off the board,” Mortell said.
http://www.mndaily.com/sports/football/2015/10/08/mortell-helps-minnesota-flip-field
Go Gophers!!
