The Oregon Ducks have filled a position of need for 2018 with the addition of Punter Tom Snee.
While Punting is not the sexiest position on the football field, it certainly can be an important one. The game can change momentum whenever the ball is kicked and with new kickoff rules and a likely non-existent return game for 2018 as Player Safety takes to the forefront, the position will be even more important.
Last season, it was Adam Stack who handled all of the punting for Oregon Football. Stack also used his leg picking up points with field goals. Last season Stack averaged just under 35 yards per punt which was good enough for tenth in the Pac-12 Conference. Of course, if your Offense is able to do their job, the need to punt becomes almost obsolete.
In recent years, Oregon punters have seen minimal action with several big name players able to manage the ball in four downs and find a way to get points rather than having to give the ball away.
Earlier this week, Australian Tom Snee visited Oregon Football and was impressed enough to commit during his visit. Snee will have the opportunity to compete with Stack and incoming Freshman Karsten Battles. After filling an area of need, Oregon Football can now focus on other areas.
The Oregon Ducks are set at the Punter position for the next several years. Adam Stack is entering his Junior season and Snee has four seasons of college eligibility ahead of him.
It has been an offseason of transition for Oregon Football. Head Coach Mario Cristobal enters his first season as Head Coach and is making an impact on Offense with plenty of size up front to help protect Quarterback Justin Herbert.
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The Oregon Ducks will open Fall Camp in the next month as the team gets set for the 2018 Season opener against Bowling Green on Saturday, September 1st. (5 pm Pacific Time, Pac-12 Network)