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per SI:
It's impossible to design a coverage that can pin down Minnesota punter Peter Mortell's identity.
The redshirt senior fits plenty of descriptors: punter, field goal holder, social media maven, philanthropist, and self-proclaimed Heisman Trophy candidate. Not to mention, he's might be the most well liked football player at Minnesota. Who says punters can't be popular too?
No. 37 shirts (coincidentally Mortell's number) are available online for purchase at the University of Minnesota bookstore. The only other numbered shirt available has former Gophers wide receiver Eric Decker's name on the back. At games, a giant cutout of Mortell's head roams the student section of TCF Bank Stadium.
Beyond campus, Mortell has made a name for himself with his lighthearted Twitter account, which was named the best follow in college football over the summer by NFL.com. Last year, Mortell, along with former Minnesota special teamers Christian Eldred, Jared Hartman and Dave Ramlet, also started an account for the whole group of Minnesota specialists.
On his own account, Mortell constantly sends 140-character wisecracks to over 5,600 followers, including this declaration April 24:
"Officially announcing my candidacy for the 2015 Heisman Trophy. Seeking to become 1st FG Holder to accomplish such feat."
http://www.campusrush.com/minnesota-golden-gophers-punter-peter-mortell-twitter-1401141158.html
Go Gophers!!
It's impossible to design a coverage that can pin down Minnesota punter Peter Mortell's identity.
The redshirt senior fits plenty of descriptors: punter, field goal holder, social media maven, philanthropist, and self-proclaimed Heisman Trophy candidate. Not to mention, he's might be the most well liked football player at Minnesota. Who says punters can't be popular too?
No. 37 shirts (coincidentally Mortell's number) are available online for purchase at the University of Minnesota bookstore. The only other numbered shirt available has former Gophers wide receiver Eric Decker's name on the back. At games, a giant cutout of Mortell's head roams the student section of TCF Bank Stadium.
Beyond campus, Mortell has made a name for himself with his lighthearted Twitter account, which was named the best follow in college football over the summer by NFL.com. Last year, Mortell, along with former Minnesota special teamers Christian Eldred, Jared Hartman and Dave Ramlet, also started an account for the whole group of Minnesota specialists.
On his own account, Mortell constantly sends 140-character wisecracks to over 5,600 followers, including this declaration April 24:
"Officially announcing my candidacy for the 2015 Heisman Trophy. Seeking to become 1st FG Holder to accomplish such feat."
http://www.campusrush.com/minnesota-golden-gophers-punter-peter-mortell-twitter-1401141158.html
Go Gophers!!
