NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- The Tigers will rely on redshirt junior Mitchell Boudreaux and a pair of freshmen to try and equal the production of departed Lane Clark and Austin Rowley.
Clark leaves a large hole after providing a lethal weapon for the special teams over the past four seasons. Clark exits as one of the most decorated kicker in program history. The two-time All-American produced eight of the top 11 longest field goals in school history and finished second in scoring as a kicker at TSU behind Jamin Godfrey.
Rowley recorded the sixth highest amount of punts in TSU history in just three seasons. Rowley also served as the holder for Clark on field goal attempts.
Boudreaux and highly touted freshmen Antonio Zita and Kaleb Mosley will battle for both kicking spots. Chris Rowland, Treon Harris and Boudreaux have all taken snaps in hopes to replace Rowley.
Junior Thomas Newberg will handle the long-snapping duties for the third consecutive year. Newberg highlighted his sophomore campaign with a touchdown reception against Austin Peay.
The return game boasts three veterans. Chris Rowland, a Freshman All-American, enters his junior season and will be joined by DeVon Johnson, who returned a touchdown 96 yards at UT Martin last year, as well as Steven Newbold who saw action on kickoffs over the final games of 2017.
The trio will also receive competition from Treon Harris, transfer Major Bellamy and newcomer Kenyon Garlington.
Clark leaves a large hole after providing a lethal weapon for the special teams over the past four seasons. Clark exits as one of the most decorated kicker in program history. The two-time All-American produced eight of the top 11 longest field goals in school history and finished second in scoring as a kicker at TSU behind Jamin Godfrey.
Rowley recorded the sixth highest amount of punts in TSU history in just three seasons. Rowley also served as the holder for Clark on field goal attempts.
Boudreaux and highly touted freshmen Antonio Zita and Kaleb Mosley will battle for both kicking spots. Chris Rowland, Treon Harris and Boudreaux have all taken snaps in hopes to replace Rowley.
Junior Thomas Newberg will handle the long-snapping duties for the third consecutive year. Newberg highlighted his sophomore campaign with a touchdown reception against Austin Peay.
The return game boasts three veterans. Chris Rowland, a Freshman All-American, enters his junior season and will be joined by DeVon Johnson, who returned a touchdown 96 yards at UT Martin last year, as well as Steven Newbold who saw action on kickoffs over the final games of 2017.
The trio will also receive competition from Treon Harris, transfer Major Bellamy and newcomer Kenyon Garlington.
| SPECIALISTS | Pos | HT | WT | YR | Gms | XP-A | FG-A | Lng | Pnts | AVG | Lng | KO | AVG | TB |
| Mitchell Boudreaux | P/K | 5-5 | 150 | R-Jr. | 4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -- | 0 | 0.0 | -- | 8 | 48.5 | 0 |
| Kaleb Mosley | P/K | 5-10 | 180 | Fr. | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Antonio Zita | K/P | 5-9 | 170 | Fr. | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Thomas Newberg | LS | 6-4 | 190 | Jr. | 22 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Gms | KR | Yds | AVG | TD | PR | Lng | AVG | |||||||
| Chris Rowland | RS | 5-8 | 170 | So. | 21 | 58 | 1,277 | 22.0 | -- | 18 | 30 | 10.8 | ||
| DeVon Johnson | RS | 6-1 | 175 | R-Jr. | 8 | 8 | 207 | 25.9 | 1 | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | ||
| Steven Newbold | RS | 6-0 | 190 | R-Sr. | 21 | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Redshirt Junior Kicker Mitchell Boudreaux- On role of the kickers
“We have two freshmen here and they are just trying to get used to knowing the ropes, and making the move from high school to the college level. They saw what Lane (Clark) did as a college kicker, so they understand what is expected of us. We have some big shoes to fill, but I feel we can do that with no problems.”
- On progression throughout camp
“We are just trying to keep a good fluid motion, especially with field goals since we have new holders this year. We are just trying to be sure we have no mishaps this season when it comes down to execution.”
- On being the elder statesman on the unit
“The biggest thing for me is showing what to do and what not to do, especially with technique. It is important to be prepared by the time we get to games, we need to be perfect because it could cost you a game.”
Freshman Kicker/Punter Kaleb Mosley- On kicking at the collegiate level
“It is a big transition. It is a lot faster paced, but the hard work over the summer prepared me to be able to handle it pretty well.”
- On replacing Lane Clark and Austin Rowley
“I plan on coming in, stepping in and doing exactly what they did. We do need to learn with a new holder, get working with them so things can work well.”
Freshman Kicker Antonio Zita- On transition to TSU
“It is really the same for a kicker. You just have to go out there and kick the field goals. It is a little different on your body, as you’re kicking everyday and more meetings.”
- On getting comfortable working with a new operation unit
“You have to be a whole lot faster in college, that’s for sure. We have some good holders out there with Micth (Boudreaux), (Chris) Rowland and Treon (Harris). They are doing really good, we just need to be a whole lot faster than high school.”
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