Punter - Chicago Bears, NFL
Illinois State University

A strong legged punter who once punted during the pre-season for the Chicago Bears of the NFL (averaging 43.5 yards per punt) and the World League of American Football in Barcelona before suffering a career ending injury. Mike began making a name for himself averaging 44.5 yards per punt at Badin High School. He was named All-State punter (Ohio) in 1985 and punted for Illinois State University where he was a four year letter winner He led the nation’s 1-AA universities with a 44.1 yard average in 1988 and was rated number 2 for net yardage (38.9) and set several school and conference records including longest punt (74 yards), most career punts 262, career average (40.0), total yards (10,460) and ten punts over 60 yards in one season. Currently, Mike serves as kicking instructor with the Miami Hurricanes (MET-Rx ) Football Camp and coaches kickers from such colleges as LSU, Western Illinois, South East Missouri State, the University of Massachusetts, University of Connecticut, the University of Miami Hurricanes, Illinois State and Miami of Ohio.

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