Freshman Kicker to Start for Notre Dame

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team will start a freshman when the season begins in a couple weeks. Froshkie Nick Tausch, one of the many highly-touted recruits that coach Charlie Weis picked up this season, will get the opening kickoff and first field goal and extra point opportunities, barring any major setback. Nick Tausch beat out a junior by the name of Brandon Walker, who you might remember had some trouble, especially early, last season.

Nick Tausch comes from Plano, Texas and has a good deal of power and consistency. Apparently he was a shoe-in as the starter. Although kicking was not the most glaring problem with the Irish last season, having a good kicker can be the difference between a BCS and just another bowl. Close game situations will be a little less nerve-racking with a steady boot at the ready. Good luck out there, Nick!

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Posted in General on August 26, 2009

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