Mike Clendenen
Mike Clendenen was a dominant, barefoot placekicker for the Houston Cougars from 1981 to 1984. He was the first place kicking specialist to ever be put on athletic scholarship in the UH football program.
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Position: | Placekicker | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Dallas, Texas | June 12, 1963||
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
Weight: | 191 lb (87 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | La Porte High School | ||
College: | Houston | ||
Undrafted: | 1985 | ||
Career history | |||
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Clendenen auditioned for the kicking job at La Porte High School . Just as the head coach walked onto the field for the tryout, Clendenen knocked through a 55-yarder. "I'll see you out here Monday," the coach said. [1] [2] [3]
References
- "Now Valuing Its Kicker, UH Is Footing His Bills". Oklahoman.com. December 25, 1981.
- "Mike Clendenen College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
- "Mike Clendenen Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
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