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A largely unexpected Zach Kutch update
It’s possible you thought you’d never again read those words, but here it is: An update on former Auburn kicker Zach Kutch, whose departure was announced without much fanfare last month.
Kutch has transferred to Illinois State, according to this report in The Pantagraph, the newspaper in Bloomington and Normal, Ill.
According to the story, the Redbirds needed some kicking strength: ISU has attempted just one field goal longer than 40 yards over the past three seasons and tried three kickers last year.
Kutch averaged a decent, but not great, 53.2 yards on 16 kickoffs last season and didn’t record a touchback. He had two touchbacks on 14 kickoffs as a freshman in 2005, but struggled at times to keep the ball in bounds.
Illinois State, though, is willing to take a chance. The Redbirds’ head coach, the tastefully named Denver Johnson, seems optimistic.
“We evaluated him, and Zach evaluated us,” Johnson told The Pantagraph. “He knows the situation, and we both feel like it is a good move for him to come to Illinois State. He will have to come in and earn (the position), but we expect him to compete for the place-kicking job.”
Weird historical note: Linebacker Cavari Dailey and wide receiver Joe Walkins previously transferred from Auburn to Illinois State.
Posted by Collin Mickle on 04/22 at 07:03 PM
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