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2014 Football Roster

16 Ned Balme

  • Position
    Punter
  • Height
    6-2
  • Weight
    220
  • Class
    Senior
  • Hometown
    Mandurah, Australia
  • Highschool
    Mandurah

Biography

Returning starter set to handle the punting duties for the second straight year . . . Was a late addition to the team last year and immediately stepped into the starting role . . . Made his football debut last season, but owns a strong leg and should be much improved this fall . . . Also capable of kicking off if needed . . . Played Australian Rules Football and rugby in his native Australia . . . Came to UCO from Murdoch University in Australia.
 
2013:  Punted 56 times for a 33.7 average last year without having a kick blocked . . . Had three punts of 50-plus yards with a long of 61 and had 18 kicks inside the opponents’ 20-yard-line as teams only managed 13 returns . . . Best game was first-ever collegiate outing in season opener at Missouri Southern, averaging 41.5 yards on two punts . . .  Punted nine times in three different games.
 
Personal:  Mass communications major looking to become a sports anchor/columnist . . . Enjoys writing and drawing in his spare time . . . Names the Minnesota Vikings among his favorite professional teams . . . Father (Craig) played professional Australian Rules Football . . . Lists ‘‘The Wrestler” as his top sports movie . . . Birthdate is Oct. 14, 1991.

Statistics

Season:
2014

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 16

    2013Junior

    Punter
    6'2" 210 lbs
    16
  • 16

    2014Senior

    Punter
    6'2" 220 lbs
    16
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