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• n  someone who propels a boat with a pole
• n  (football) a person who kicks the football by dropping it from the hands and contacting it with the foot before it hits the ground
• n  someone who bets

• The first thing that looked like a break came five minutes after the game started when John Dean, Harvard punter, whose kicks averaged more than 47 yd.
• I'd rather be a punter," he says.
• I've always been a punter bettor, all my adult life, and very, very interested in sport.

• bettor
• better
• wagerer

News & Articles

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• MSU punter could pursue Rhodes Scholarship or NFL
  The Michigan State junior punter could wind up in the NFL. He could be a Rhodes Scholar. He is about to start work on a PhD in economics that could some day land him in Washington or on Wall Street.
  June 11, 2013 - Detroit Free Press
• Ohio State Lands Kicker/Punter Sean Nuernberger for 2014 Recruiting Class
  Urban Meyer and the Ohio State Buckeyes have found a kicker for their 2014 recruiting class. Sean Nuernberger , a kicker/punter out of Buckner, Ky. who was born in Germany, announced on Twitter Tuesday afternoon that he has committed to Ohio State: It's done! Officially committed to play football for THE Ohio State University! # BUCKEYENATION — Sean Nuernberger (@SeanSeanThinks) June 11, 2013 ...
  June 11, 2013 - Bleacher Report
• Mullen’s JK Scott, a top punter nationally, commits to Alabama
  Mullen punter JK Scott, who will be a senior this fall, gave his commitment to Alabama on Sunday.
  June 10, 2013 - Denver Post

Quotes

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• Jerry Reese in USA Today
  Jeff is the best directional punter of all time,Giants general manager Jerry Reese said. "This guy can eliminate the opponent's punt returner. He is a pro's pro."
• Adam Gilchrist in International Herald Tribune
  I've spoken to Punter, he's said that he's most likely at the moment going to join us in a few days time, but we'll just wait and see how things pan out in the next couple of days,Gilchrist said.
• Craig Bellamy in The Age
  If I was a punter, I wouldn't be putting money on us next week after that performance,Bellamy said. "We gave away a lot of penalties and double-up sets and the penalties really hurt us. We've used up one of our tricks now and only get one...