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10 Cornhuskers Nebraska Can Least Afford To Lose If They Want To Succeed

By Oliver Vandervoort

Nov 14, 2015; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp (1) returns Rutgers Scarlet Knights punt during the first half at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
Nov 14, 2015; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp (1) returns Rutgers Scarlet Knights punt during the first half at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O /
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Dec 27, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers punter Sam Foltz (27) punts during the second quarter against the USC Trojans in the 2014 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers punter Sam Foltz (27) punts during the second quarter against the USC Trojans in the 2014 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Sam Foltz (P)

Yes, both the Cornhuskers’ punter and kicker are on this list for good reason. When the offense stalls this season, and it will stall at some point, they are going to need Sam Foltz to boot one of his boomers to bail them out.

Foltz is another in a long line of punters for Nebraska, who make themselves weapons precisely because they have a great leg and seem able to aim their kicks more often than not. Foltz did miss some time last year, and while his backup performed admirably, it was obvious there was a drop off when he was out.

Considering the defense is going to be trying to figure out how to deal with several new players and a lack of depth, pinning the opponents deep in their end zone is going to be a must and Foltz is among the best in the business in turning around the field.

Next: 7. Jordan Westerkamp

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