Last fall, not only did Washington State University's freshman punter have to learn the game of American football, he also had to acclimate to a new country.
Nick Haberer grew up in Australia where he played center-half forward and center-half back in the Australian Football League. Like punting, those positions involve drop-kicking the ball. Unlike American football, his sport does not require a protective helmet and pads. However, his role on his soccer team involved taking a lot more hits. When he felt he was no longer in a position to continue playing in the AFL, Haberer explored other options.