Mike Bernier
Next man up.
It’s a cliche in sports. But, sometimes it really is that simple for a scout teamer: You practice hard, beat your brains in on the scout team, dress out, and wonder if today’s the day you get a little grass on your jersey.
For redshirt Senior punter, Mike Bernier, that day finally came against Alabama’s historical archrival on October 26, 2018. The Tide, mired in freshman Skyler DeLong’s punting funk, had to have a specialist down the stretch: Tennessee, LSU, ‘State, Auburn, possible SECCG and Playoff appearances loomed.