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P Andy Groom (National Champion)

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Sander hasn't punted too well either...Green Bay would probably cut him outright, but I guess they figure since they have to punt every possession that Favre doesn't throw a pick, they'll just wait until his leg falls off and then pick up someone else.
 
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I guess Gibbs didn't get the memo that Frost SUCKS!!! I was hoping the Browns would cut him for Groom last year. Andy needs to figure out how to kick the NFL ball like he did the college ball, but if I remember correctly he wasn't the best at killing the ball inside the 20. It doesn't matter if you kick the ball 60 yards if it only has to go 39.
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groom has no problem kicking the ball like he did in college. the problem he is dealing with is hangtime. you get a lot of brownie points because nfl coaches look at hangtime and distance as about a 50/50 split. they all want lotsa hangtime which is hard to master with long punts as well. groom could very easily kick just as well and prolly better than he did in college but it wont get him anywhere in the nfl.
 
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4/23

The Rams signed punter Andy Groom after a tryout Friday morning.

Groom, an Ohio State product, was with the Redskins for the first two games of the 2005 season before being replaced by Derrick Frost. He averaged 39 yards per punt on his 11 punts for the Redskins, including two punts inside the 20.

Linehan said Groom's arrival was no reflection on the performance of veteran punter Matt Turk. Linehan said Turk has been punting well, but the team wanted to take a look at Groom as a developmental prospect after watching him boom several punts on Friday morning.
 
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Groom is working out at tOSU this summer before heading to the Rams' camp.

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The-Ozone Note and QuotebookBy John Porentas
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One More Try: Former OSU punter Andy Groom has not caught on as an NFL kicker, but Groom has not given up on the idea of an NFL career. Groom is working out at OSU this summer and says his is will be in an NFL camp this fall.

"I'm at St. Louis now," said Groom. "I'm going to give it one more try."​
 
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Rams | Groom could make a move for punting job
Sun, 6 Aug 2006 12:26:59 -0700

Nick Wagoner, of StLouisRams.com, reports St. Louis Rams P Andy Groom has been inconsistent punting the ball during training camp. However, he has showed a booming leg when given the opportunity. Groom is not the favorite to win the punting job, but could make a move for the role if he improves or if P Matt Turk (knee) struggles.
 
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Punter is taking his last shot at sticking in the NFL, he says
Bill Coats
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
08/10/2006

With degrees from Ohio State in marketing and logistics, Andy Groom is ready to go to work. First, though, he wanted to make one more try at living out his dream.

That is, filling one of the 32 jobs as an NFL punter. He's tried out with *-- and been released by -- Tampa Bay, San Francisco and Washington. He called his audition with the Rams "my last go. I've had to say no to too many job opportunities. I've got to start making some money."

Groom, whose NFL career consists of 11 punts for an average of 39.0 yards last year for the Redskins, realizes that the odds are against him. He's competing against Matt Turk, a two-time Pro Bowler who sports a 42.4-yard average over 10 seasons.

Turk, 36, missed all of 2005 after tearing a groin muscle before the regular season in Miami, where Rams coach Scott Linehan was offensive coordinator. "I probably had the best training camp I've ever had" before the injury in the second exhibition game, Turk said. "But I think (Linehan) saw what I was capable of."

Linehan said he probably would use each punter for a half tonight, when the Rams open their four-game exhibition schedule vs. Indianapolis at the Edward Jones Dome. Kickoff is at 7.

"I hope that the better man wins," said Groom, 23. "I just want a fair shot, that's all."

Getting an even opportunity has been difficult, Groom said. "This is my fourth camp, I haven't had one yet," he said. "You get a lot of guys that have been around forever, and the coaches feel good if they've got game experience. It's just hard to break into the league."

Turk has improved after struggling early in camp, when he missed a couple of workouts after fluid collected behind the knee on his right (kicking) leg. "I realize this thing is a marathon, not a sprint. You have to pace yourself," he said. "My competition, I always feel, is with myself. You have to make gradual gains and work toward that first game of the season."

Groom is pleased with his work so far. "I feel great. I've had just one day out of this whole camp that I wish I could get back," he said. "I've been really consistent, getting good hangs, good distances. We'll see what happens."
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It's always suprised me that Andy has never caught on in the NFL. He was probably the best punter I've seen in college (or at least the first that I noticed). Some of those kicks during the 2002 season were amazing. Hopefully this time is for good.
 
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I always tried to stress to Andy when we were training he needs to get some more "hang" on his punts. In the NFL those long low ones are DANGEROUS! If he can do that there is no doubt in my mind he can make a good living for a few years.

HAYN
 
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