2014 Bloomsburg University Football Media Guide

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SPECIAL TEAMS

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BRADEN

DREXLER

Place Kicker R-Jr. Bethlehem • Nazareth Digital Forensics

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2013: Played an important special teams role, handling holding and kickoff duties in all 12 games. From the Coach: Drexler has been a major contributor to the Huskies special teams the past two seasons. During the 2013 season, he handled the Drexler's Career Statistics: kickoff duties as well as being Dan Fisher’s holder for extra points and field goals. In Kickoffs that role, Drexler was the unsung hero as his consistency was noted and reflected in GP No Yds Out TB the All-American level performance by Fisher. In 2014 Braden will be asked to fill 2013 12 79 4,248 1 5 the role of kicker for extra points and field goals. He has worked hard to increase his TOTALS 12 79 4 ,248 1 5 range and consistency as he will be asked to step into Fisher’s role.

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WILL

WAGNER

Punter So. 6-4 190 Wernersville • Conrad Weiser Undeclared

2013: Punted six times for 246 yards, with an average of 41 yards per punt, in a 42-38 PSAC title win over Slippery Rock (11/16)... Named D2Football Special Teams Player of the Week after placing three consecutive second half punts at the one-yard line in 31-28 victory at No. 8 West Chester while averaging 42.2 yards per punt (11/14) ... Set career-high with a 59-yard punt at Kutztown (9/21). From the Coach: Wagner was the Huskies starting punter as a true freshman for the 2013 season. He is extremely talented with a special knack for driving the ball with significant hang time. During the pivotal game with West Chester, Will placed three consecutive punts inside the 2-yard Wagner's Career Statistics: line which allowed the Huskies defense to make significant plays. Wagner missed the 2014 spring drills while rehabilitating from a shoulder injury. Will Punting No. Avg. Lng TB FC 50+ I-20 is working hard during the summer on ball placement. He has the potential to be one of the very best punters in college football. 2013 44 39.0 59 5 12 7 16 TOTALS 44 39.0 59

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MATTHEW

SOKOLOSKI

Long Snapper R-Jr. Bloomsburg • Bloomsburg Exercise Science

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From the Coach: Sokoloski saw limited playing time during the 2013 season as Ian Murray’s backup at long snapper. Matt is a very good athlete who has the potential to be an impact player on the punt coverage team. He has worked hard in the weight room and in the gym to increase his strength and agility. Matt is a natural leader who will readily step into that role with the Huskies special teams. 2014 Huskies Football

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