Since rugby-style punters are rolling left or right, it adds to the time for his coverage personnel to get there. Besides that, many would tell you it's a harder punting style to field as a returnman.

A rugby-style punter buys time for his linemen by rolling out before punting the ball — typically on a low line drive that bounces off the turf — toward the returner, who is swarmed by coverage.

New special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler has his man. Nebraska has added Australian punter Archie Wilson. Wilson is a rugby-style punter, something that Ekeler has worked with in the past and ...

LINCOLN — Nebraska has its new rugby-style punter, a program official confirmed Monday. Archie Wilson, an 18-year-old from Australia, joined the Huskers after an official visit over the weekend ...

Nebraska football is now 11 practices into the spring session. Head coach Matt Rhule, ... "We will be more of a rugby punt team.," Rhule said. "Traditional punt is what Jack's good at.

McCallister handled every punt for Washington in 2023 and 2024 and all but one punt during the 2022 season. He also handled holding duties on Washington's special teams units.

Nebraska football eyes Australian rugby-style punter as potential option for 2025. SAM MCKEWON Omaha World-Herald May 29, 2025 ... “So, we will be more of a rugby punt team. ...

Nebraska football hosting Australian rugby-style punter Archie Wilson. Sam McKewon May 29, 2025 May 29, 2025 ... “So, we will be more of a rugby punt team. ...

Nebraska football eyes Australian rugby-style punter as potential option for 2025. Sam McKewon World-Herald Sports Editor ... “So, we will be more of a rugby punt team. ...

Nebraska football adds rugby-style punter Archie Wilson. ... One or both will replace three-year starter Brian Buschini, who averaged 43.1 yards per punt over 37 games. 0 Comments Love. 0.

An Australian rugby-style punter is visiting Nebraska this weekend with the possibility of becoming the team’s preferred option for the 2025 season.