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Jacobs Named American Player of the Week
Oct 05, 2015 | Football
Memphis punters receive conference accolade in back-to-back weeks
University of Memphis sophomore punter Nick Jacobs has been named the American Athletic Conference's Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in the Tigers' 24-17 win over USF last week.
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Jacobs became the second Memphis punter in as many weeks to be named The American's Special Teams Player of the Week. Last week Spencer Smith averaged 52.7 yards on six punts as the Tigers defeated Cincinnati 53-46.
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Memphis is now 5-0 and has won an unprecedented 12 games dating back to the 2014 season.
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Against USF last Friday night, Jacobs pinned the Bulls inside their own 20-yard line with all six of his punts. Jacobs averaged 36 yards on his career-high six punts. Three were downed on fair catches inside the 10.
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The Bulls did not have an opportunity return a punt during the game. Their average starting field position after Jacobs' punts was the USF 9-yard line.
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Memphis is in an open week and returns to action a week from Saturday, playing host to Ole Miss on Oct. 17. Kickoff time and network television has yet to be determined for the game.
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Jacobs became the second Memphis punter in as many weeks to be named The American's Special Teams Player of the Week. Last week Spencer Smith averaged 52.7 yards on six punts as the Tigers defeated Cincinnati 53-46.
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Memphis is now 5-0 and has won an unprecedented 12 games dating back to the 2014 season.
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Against USF last Friday night, Jacobs pinned the Bulls inside their own 20-yard line with all six of his punts. Jacobs averaged 36 yards on his career-high six punts. Three were downed on fair catches inside the 10.
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The Bulls did not have an opportunity return a punt during the game. Their average starting field position after Jacobs' punts was the USF 9-yard line.
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Memphis is in an open week and returns to action a week from Saturday, playing host to Ole Miss on Oct. 17. Kickoff time and network television has yet to be determined for the game.
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