http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/football/16505149.htm?source=rss&channel=philly_football The Eagles usually sign a second punter this time of year, for all the work coming up in minicamps and training camp, and maybe to compete with the incumbent. Most years, the second punter is a footnote. This year, it's a story you're sure to hear more about. An Eagles spokesman yesterday confirmed reports that the Eagles have agreed to terms on a standard, nonguaranteed 3-year contract with Australian Football League star Saverio Rocca, with the intention of teaching him to punt in the NFL. The signing won't be announced until the Birds have Rocca's contract in hand, the spokesman said. Read full story: http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/football/16505149.htm?source=rss&channel=philly_football
I don't think Sav has as big a boot as Benny, and wasnt as much of a leader and great guy around the team. But, i didnt see him much.
here are some highlights of Sav Rocca and his brother kicking massive goals from 55-65metres (60-70yards) and at the end of the video is his farewell from aussie football in august when his final game was against his brothers team and the team he spent most of his career at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huMDqWxF6mI one thing you don't want to do is get big sav angry...most of the time he is a quiet guy, then one game last season someone got him angry and the next time the ball game down he went smashing through the pack also he has a massive leg and can take spectacular catches
here's a video of saverrio No 36 and 26 at the end and his brother anthony no 23 Most of their kicks are 55 meters plus. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huMDqWxF6mI You beat me to it Collingwood..lol
http://blogs.philly.com/blinq/2007/01/aussie_aussie_a.html#comment-28029759 here is another article on it...some of the comments at the bottom of the article are quite funny
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/football/16548235.htm its now official and recorded on the NFL website
Iistening to Big Sav, the other day in a radio interview. He said he was just about to pack up and leave. He rang Ben Graham to say bye. Ben made a phone call which led to him getting an agent who got him the trial gig with the eagles. It's who you know, not what you know! Good-onya Ben!
First Punter ever to win MVP, probowl, and HOF in the same year. Also first player to get into the HOF while their still playing
Update on how the Big Sav is getting on. http://realfooty.com.au/news/news/roccas-american-punt/2007/05/15/1178995158387.html
Funnily enough i read last night a few Eagles forums to read about the big Sav, and it reminds me about reading this forum about Benny before he was signed, cant believe how big he is, going to give current punter a run for his money, cant believe the booming kicks, needs to fine tune the postional punting, never worn a helmut before, fans confusing rugby with AFL
