David Olano, the Texas A&M kicker, snagged co-SEC Special Teams Player of the Week honors, and honestly, can you blame ’em? The dude was straight money in Saturday’s 34-7 beatdown of Arkansas, drilling two field goals from 50+ yards out and nailing all four of his extra-point attempts. This isn’t just a good week, either, it’s the first conference honor of his entire career. You love to see a fifth-year player step up huge on the big stage like that.
Straight Cash, Homey: The Clutch Kicks That Sealed the Deal
Olano absolutely balled out, racking up 10 points in the game. Think about that: six points from field goals, four from extra points. He was perfect. His first field goal was a career-long 57-yard bomb right as the clock ran out in the first half. Talk about clutch! That monster kick put the Aggies up 20-7 heading into the locker room, a massive momentum swing. And he wasn’t done! He dropped another 50-yarder in the fourth quarter. The kid is 7-for-7 on the year, kicking everything through the uprights so far. He’s the first Aggie kicker since way back in 2004 to start his A&M career by making his first seven kicks. That’s a perfect start and then some.
A&M History Books Are Wide Open
That 57-yard field goal isn’t just a personal best, it’s one for the record books. It’s the longest kick by a Texas A&M kicker since Terrence Kitchens hit a 62-yarder against Southern Miss back in 1999. Nineteen ninety-nine, people! Plus, Olano’s 57-yarder is tied for the longest field goal by any SEC kicker this entire season, and it’s officially the longest in an SEC conference game. The kick also ranks ninth in program history. That’s some serious hardware for a single leg.
So, what’s next for Olano and the Aggies? They’re back in action Saturday against Missouri, kicking off at 11 a.m. CT on ABC. After a performance like that, you gotta wonder if this perfect start is only the beginning for the fifth-year kicker. Can he keep that 7-for-7 streak alive? You bet every Aggies fan will be watching.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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