College
Became Oregon's punter midway through the first game of his redshirt freshman season when the incumbent suffered a career-ending injury. ... Lettered the next four years (1995-98) for the Ducks. ... Had redshirted in 1994, playing as much tight end as punter for the scout team. ... Was concentrating on his duties as a backup wide receiver when punting opportunity presented itself early in '95 campaign. ... Punted 229 times for 9,350 yards - a 40.8-yard average, third-best in school history - with 61 punts 'Inside the 20,' 18 'Inside the 10,' a long of 69 and a 38.1-yard net average over his collegiate career. ... Had breakout season in 1998 as a fifth-year senior, when he averaged 46.0 yards per punt (51-2,346) to shatter the school's single-season record (previously 43.7) and finished second in the nation in gross average. ... Also posted a remarkable 41.8-yard net average, he was a second-team All-America selection by the Associated Press and Football News.