Honors roll in for Maher

[knapplc]

Brett Maher doesn't need any awards to tell him he had a heck of a Husker debut, but he's getting them anyway. Maher picked up the Big Ten co-Special Team player of the week:

 

Special Teams Co-Players of the Week

Brett Maher, Nebraska

Jr., K, Kearney, Neb./Kearney

• Wins his first career Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honor and becomes the first Nebraska player to ever win a Big Ten football weekly conference honor

• Was a perfect 4-of-4 on his field goal attempts and 4-of-4 on extra point tries

• Converted on field-goal attempts from 21, 34, 48 and 50 yards

• Last Nebraska Special Teams Player of the Week: N/A

 

 

Chaz Powell, Penn State

Sr., KR, New Freedom, Pa./Susquehannock

• Returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown in Penn State’s 41-7 win over Indiana State

• Took the opening kickoff 95 yards as the Nittany Lions jumped out to a 28-0 halftime lead

• Second kick return touchdown of his career, having returned the opening kickoff of the 2010 season against Youngstown State for a score

• Last Penn State Special Teams Player of the Week: Andrew Dailey (Nov. 22, 2010)

 

 

 

Maher Picks Up Two Awards

 

Lincoln - Nebraska place-kicker/punter Brett Maher was recognized for his performance in the Huskers' season opener, while also making Nebraska football history on Monday.

 

The junior from Kearney, Neb., was named the Big Ten Special Teams Co-Player of the Week this morning and earned the College Football Performance Award as National Place Kicker of the Week this afternoon.

 

Maher's Big Ten honor is the first individual honor won by a Husker football player. He shared the Big Ten honor with Penn State kick returner Chaz Powell.

 

Maher went 4-for-4 on field goals, including kicks of 50 and 48 yards, and 4-for-4 on extra points in helping the Huskers to a 40-7 win over Chattanooga. In addition, he punted four times, averaging 52.0 yards per kick, and placed a pair of kicks inside the UTC 20-yard line. Maher's was the highest single-game average by a Husker since 2005 and the best at home since the 2002 campaign.

 

 

That's how you replace a Husker legend. Way to go, Brett.

[HuskerfaninOkieland]

To say I was pleasantly surprised at his performance with PAT's, FG's and punts would be an understatement. Congrats Brett!

[ladyhawke]

Brett Maher doesn't need any awards to tell him he had a heck of a Husker debut, but he's getting them anyway. Maher picked up the Big Ten co-Special Team player of the week:

 

Special Teams Co-Players of the Week

Brett Maher, Nebraska

Jr., K, Kearney, Neb./Kearney

• Wins his first career Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honor and becomes the first Nebraska player to ever win a Big Ten football weekly conference honor

• Was a perfect 4-of-4 on his field goal attempts and 4-of-4 on extra point tries

• Converted on field-goal attempts from 21, 34, 48 and 50 yards

• Last Nebraska Special Teams Player of the Week: N/A

 

 

Chaz Powell, Penn State

Sr., KR, New Freedom, Pa./Susquehannock

• Returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown in Penn State’s 41-7 win over Indiana State

• Took the opening kickoff 95 yards as the Nittany Lions jumped out to a 28-0 halftime lead

• Second kick return touchdown of his career, having returned the opening kickoff of the 2010 season against Youngstown State for a score

• Last Penn State Special Teams Player of the Week: Andrew Dailey (Nov. 22, 2010)

 

 

 

Maher Picks Up Two Awards

 

Lincoln - Nebraska place-kicker/punter Brett Maher was recognized for his performance in the Huskers' season opener, while also making Nebraska football history on Monday.

 

The junior from Kearney, Neb., was named the Big Ten Special Teams Co-Player of the Week this morning and earned the College Football Performance Award as National Place Kicker of the Week this afternoon.

 

Maher's Big Ten honor is the first individual honor won by a Husker football player. He shared the Big Ten honor with Penn State kick returner Chaz Powell.

 

Maher went 4-for-4 on field goals, including kicks of 50 and 48 yards, and 4-for-4 on extra points in helping the Huskers to a 40-7 win over Chattanooga. In addition, he punted four times, averaging 52.0 yards per kick, and placed a pair of kicks inside the UTC 20-yard line. Maher's was the highest single-game average by a Husker since 2005 and the best at home since the 2002 campaign.

 

 

That's how you replace a Husker legend. Way to go, Brett.

 

Amen! Well done, young man!

[Haspula]

I think Maher has the ability to surpass Henery. Maybe next season

[Paul in WI]

What is it about Nebraska and kickers? Historically, we get great kickers. That was an awesome performance. I hope that I get a chance to see a replay of the game.

[knapplc]

What is it about Nebraska and kickers? Historically, we get great kickers.

 

Yeah, it's weird. Both punters and place-kickers, we have a long history of getting really good players.

[walksalone]

It's a shame he's JUCO, imagine having that for 4 years...

[Jarred04]

His punting was almost as impressive, and to do all that in a pretty windy day was a monster bright spot in the game. I'll be interested to see if/when he misses how he bounces back, but how could you ask for any more out of this kid? Another thing I love is that one of the things he's trying to take from Henery is his even keeled attitude.

[zoogs]

LEGENDARY

 

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[Blackshirt316]

What is it about Nebraska and kickers? Historically, we get great kickers.

 

Yeah, it's weird. Both punters and place-kickers, we have a long history of getting really good players.

 

Especially when some of the best of the group are walk-ons that beat out scholarship kickers. Or that a couple guys that were great kickers at Nebraska weren't even elite kickers in highschool.

[gobiggergoredder]

Maher is a stud. I can honestly say that I wasn't surprised by his debut. I was more surprised that it took as long as it did to name him the starter.

 

I watched him kick in high school and he was solid. He was probably a better receiver then he was a kicker. He's also a state pole vault champion.

[NUance]

I got a feeling we haven't even seen Maher's best yet. That 50 yard FG had at least another 10 or 15 yds in it. And right down the middle. Bondi has his work cut out for him if he ever wants to see the field. Reminds me a lot of Henery/Kunalic. The walk-on beating out the scholie guy.

[Hammerhead]

As great as Henery was, it's hard to believe that I can confidently say that I don't think we'll miss him that much. I know it's only one game, but I think Maher will fill his shoes just fine.

[bbeerma2]

How many other kickers in history can claim they connected on a 50-yard FG on their first attempt in regulation games. Kid is pretty smart too. Nice to have smart Nebraskan players who can represent this state on and off the field.

[knapplc]

Brett Maher was just named a Lou Groza Award Star of the Week. No link yet.