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Kicking will be major strength for ASU football

Finding a kicker and punter were among the first priorities for Arizona State's new football staff in 2012. If only all recruiting decisions worked out this well.

Zane Gonzalez, going into his fourth season as ASU's kicker, could finish his college career as the nation's all-time scoring leader regardless of position. Matt Haack, in his third season as a starter, is statistically the top returning punter in the Pac-12.

Both are on preseason watch lists for national awards – Lou Groza, kicker; Ray Guy, punter – and prime reasons that ASU's special teams are rated among the nation's best (No.