PLAYER PROFILE

Adam Hostettler
# 8 * PUNTER
6-1 * SENIOR
RED LION, PA - Red Lion



2001: Red Lion, Pa. - One of nation's top NCAA Division II punters . . . chosen on the All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Con-ference Eastern Division first team and the ECAC All-South Region first team the last two years . . . made All-Conference second team as a freshman.
Two-Time All-Conference, All-ECAC First Team Punter
Boasts great size and leg strength . . . has exceptional athletic ability for a kicker . . . works along side teammates daily in the weight room. Knows how and where to place the ball in any situation . . . can boom a sky-high 50-yarder down the field or kick a ball out-of-bounds inside the 20 . . . booted team to eighth-place finish in the nation in net punting last season with 35.91-yard team average. Averaged 37.0 yards last year . . . opponents returned his 67 punts only 49 yards, less than a yard per punt, with a long return of 15 yards . . . placed 14 punts inside 20. Had a conference-leading 40.4-yard average two years ago which ranked 18th in the nation . . finished 15 punts inside 20 . . . averaged 39.5 yards as a freshman with 16 punts ending inside 20. Has posted 32-game career average of 38.9 yards with 48 punts inside 20 and opponents' return average of 2.5 yards. Background - Twice named to Super 24 YAIAA second team as punter for Red Lion High School . . . YAIAA first team tight end and defensive end as a senior . . . led squad with 13 sacks . . . won team's best all-around player award . . . coached by Lynn Reigle. Majoring in Health and Physical Education Teacher Certification . . . birthdate 12-22-78.