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Australian punters lead with an average of 44.1 yards per punt in the Big 12, highlighting their impact from Australian rules football backgrounds.
- The Big 12 conference sees nine of its top 15 punters this season originating from Australia, showcasing increasing Australian presence in American football.
- The surge of Australian punters results from skills gained in Australian rules football and the development program Prokick Australia, started in 2007 by Nathan Chapman.
- Australian punters in the Big 12 average 44.1 yards per punt this season, with Ethan Craw achieving the longest at 69 yards, while many transition gradually to the American game.
- Sam Vander Haar, who began at Kansas before transferring to Colorado, describes Prokick as a 'pipeline' that connects many Australian punters, stating 'there's a bunch of us and it's kind of cool.'
- This Australian influx in the Big 12 highlights a growing trend where specialized training and Australian football skills create punting opportunities across American college teams.
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