Alex Smith's Punting Gives Eagles Leg Up on Competition
Alex Smith, Georgia Southern's punter, didn't play a single snap in the team's 41-24 win over Georgia State, and he's hoping for the same outcome against Arkansas State.
"Marvelous," Smith said when asked about his lack of playing time. "I don’t mind at all."
As the Eagles' regular punter since his freshman year, Smith's absence from the field is a good sign for the team, indicating they're performing well. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound junior from Melbourne, Australia, is part of a growing trend of Australian punters in college football.
- Smith has been the Eagles' punter since his first game as a true freshman in 2023.
- The Georgia State game was the first time in his career he didn't take the field for a punt.
Author's summary: Alex Smith's punting skills give the Eagles an edge.