Devin Hester scored on 94- and 96-yard yard kickoff returns on Monday. They were his fourth and fifth touchdowns this season on either a kickoff or a punt return, setting a NFL record. Nine previous players had scored four times on kickoff or punt returns in one season.
Hester also broke the broader record for most "return touchdowns" in a season -- that is touchdowns other than those on running or passing plays. Hester has three punt-return touchdowns, two kickoff-return touchdowns and one field-goal-return touchdown. Ken Houston of the 1971 Oilers held the previous record with five return touchdowns, four on interceptions and one on an opponent's fumble.
from elias
2 comments:
Very exciting game. I'm not ready to give Hester Rookie of the Year just yet. Reggie Bush is still my favorite but last night's performance will probably never be repeated.
They need to get him into the offense somehow. I understand because of injuries he is needed as a defensive back but next year as a coach I would find some way of getting him the ball more often.
He won't get ROY, which is fine, just the Super Bowl trophy is all I ask
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