The USC Trojans are adding an elite kicker from the transfer portal.
Walk-on kicker Denis Lynch manned the spot for the Trojans . While he was decent , his lack of respective range led to USC either punting or being forced to go for it on less-than-ideal 4th down conditions.Initially, Lantz began his collegiate career at Minnesota. He eventually left after three years and headed south to Georgia Southern.
Pro Football Focus listed Lantz as a First Team All-Sun Belt Conference player this past year. He set a school record with 23 field goals converted . This a great addition. A significant statistical upgrade to our starting kicker’s FG% last season, and the touchback percentage is an enormous upgrade.Perhaps even more impressive, nearly 71 percent of his kickoffs went for touchbacks. Lantz was also flawless on extra-point attempts.
The element of touchbacks seems like a rather mundane thing. However, it was a problem for USC last year. Far took often did the Trojans gift the opposition solid field position simply due to the fact their assortment of kickers couldn't consistently kick the ball deep enough to warrant a touchback. It put the defense in a hole routinely.
With considerable experience both in the Sun Belt and the Big Ten, Lantz should walk right into the starting kicker spot for the Trojans from the jump.USC Collective House of Victory Tips Off NIL Campaign for Women's Basketball
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