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...different England from what most rugby fans have come to expect from the game's inventors. Superbly coached by the meticulous Clive Woodward, their tough and technically peerless pack is this time complemented by a speedy backline guided by the world's best fly-half (and goal kicker), Jonny Wilkinson. England is favored to become the first side from the northern hemisphere to win the Cup - the only reservation stemming from the apparent flaw in the mentality of English sports teams generally. "For so many years, this country has never quite gone the distance in major sporting events," said winger...
Kingston’s athletic ability should make the transition to full-time place kicker easier than it would be for most. Coming out of high school, Kingston was recruited to Harvard as both a receiver and punter. But after fracturing a vertebra in his back early freshman year, his role was reduced solely to punting...
...have always tried to be an athlete first and a kicker second,” Kingston said. “I guess it attests to my diverging from the norm of kickers...
Kingston’s unique ability as a kicker hasn’t been lost on his coach either...
...Kingston keeps up his current pace, he’d be the first Crimson kicker in a while to do just that...