GEORGIA ST not GEORGIA SOUTHERN.....nothing to do with Helton....write up below
Transfer kicker Michael Lantz has officially committed to USC via the NCAA transfer portal. Lantz, who stands at 5 feet 11 inches and weighs 180 pounds, began his career at Minnesota, then moved on to Georgia State before joining the Trojans. In the 2023 season, Lantz displayed impressive accuracy, connecting on all 45 extra point attempts and going 23-for-28 on field goals. His performance included a 17-for-18 record from inside 40 yards and a 6-for-9 record from 40 to 49 yards. Although he missed his only attempt from beyond 50 yards, Lantz also handled kickoffs for the Eagles, forcing 43 touchbacks on 61 kickoffs. Notably, Georgia Southern’s touchback rate ranked No. 22 nationally last season1.
USC clearly dropped a giant bag of money to get this guy. The only reason any kids chooses a school in todays college football is about NIL and the $$$.
To answer the question yes, Ga Southern has DT in the portal. His name is Marlon Berlin and he is 6'1 195. He may not have girth but he has already passed the CPA exam and is contemplating medical or law school
GEORGIA ST not GEORGIA SOUTHERN.....nothing to do with Helton....write up below
Transfer kicker Michael Lantz has officially committed to USC via the NCAA transfer portal. Lantz, who stands at 5 feet 11 inches and weighs 180 pounds, began his career at Minnesota, then moved on to Georgia State before joining the Trojans. In the 2023 season, Lantz displayed impressive accuracy, connecting on all 45 extra point attempts and going 23-for-28 on field goals. His performance included a 17-for-18 record from inside 40 yards and a 6-for-9 record from 40 to 49 yards. Although he missed his only attempt from beyond 50 yards, Lantz also handled kickoffs for the Eagles, forcing 43 touchbacks on 61 kickoffs. Notably, Georgia Southern’s touchback rate ranked No. 22 nationally last season1.
USC’s head coach, Lincoln Riley, has emphasized the need for improved touchback rates. In 2023, the Trojans achieved a touchback rate of 29%, which ranked No. 110 nationally. With Lantz’s addition, USC aims to bolster its kicking game and create healthy competition in that position1.
To answer the question yes, Ga Southern has DT in the portal. His name is Marlon Berlin and he is 6'1 195. He may not have girth but he has already passed the CPA exam and is contemplating medical or law school
Simple rule:
If he's good enough to play for Clay Helton, you don't pass on the opportunity to get him.
You know, I was wondering why USC didn't have 5-6 kickers on the roster, and now they do