DSM Rag article on punters

**ripvdub** · 10-22-2009, 07:26 PM

Interesting read, sorry if posted already. Looks like Brandtner might be playing his way into the NFL?!? Everywhere I go I hear about Donahue being the stud punter and almost MVP of the team. But Brandtner is putting up better stats, other than inside the 20. DIdint realize he's giving up only 9 punt return yards, he can thank his special team friends for some of that.

Iowa, ISU punters get their kicks by giving teams field advantage | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register

**Dave19642006** · 10-22-2009, 07:30 PM

"Cyclone senior Mike Brandtner ranks fifth in the NCAA in net punting average at 41.26 yards. He has punted 31 times, but only seven have been returned, for a total of nine yards."

impressive

**ChrisMWilliams** · 10-22-2009, 07:32 PM

Mike Brandtner is the man. A good friend of mine. I"m proud of him. He's worked hard to become the punter he is today.

**Cybyassociation** · 10-22-2009, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisMWilliams

Mike Brandtner is the man. A good friend of mine. I"m proud of him. He's worked hard to become the punter he is today.

He's a cool dude, I've talked to him a few times. Lives by my brother.

**d4nim4l** · 10-22-2009, 07:44 PM

The stats are a misnomer here with all of Donahue's punts inside the 20. It will take off yards from the net punting average pretty easily.

Both are very good and should see themselves on NFL rosters next summer at least.

**TarHeelHawk** · 10-22-2009, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by ripvdub

Interesting read, sorry if posted already. Looks like Brandtner might be playing his way into the NFL?!? Everywhere I go I hear about Donahue being the stud punter and almost MVP of the team. But Brandtner is putting up better stats, other than inside the 20. DIdint realize he's giving up only 9 punt return yards, he can thank his special team friends for some of that.

Iowa, ISU punters get their kicks by giving teams field advantage | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register

When you sit back and think about it, Donahue made (arguably) the play that turned the tide of the season. It would be hard to pick an MVP for the team this year.