The big surprise on special teams this year was our kicker, Steven Hauschika. Olindo Mare had been kicking for us for a 3 years and done a fantastic job, but as soon as the lockout was lifted, Mare did not re-sign with the team, leaving us empty in the kicker position. We quickly claimed Steven off of waivers.
After joining the league in 2008, Steven bounced around several teams trying to find the right opportunity. It was never that he had been a bad kicker, he was always the young guy behind an older veteran coming in if needs be because of injuries. He had the leg and the accuracy. For us during the 2011 season he did a wonderful job. He made 25/30 FGs including 7 of 8 between 40-49 yards and 2 of 4 above 50 yards. He is a great kicker and hopefully can stick around with us for some time.
Jon Ryan once again had at outstanding year. This year he even got stronger and had longer punts including a 77 yard punt. He also pinned our oppenants inside their own 20 34 times and did not get blocked all season. He really is something special.
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