Mike Clendenen (born June 12, 1963) 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 | ||||||||||
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| Born: | June 12, 1963 Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 191 lb (87 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | La Porte (TX) | ||||||||||
| College: | Houston | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1985 | ||||||||||
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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
edit- ^ "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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