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The beautiful game: Mizzou's Reus found his way from one game of football to the other
Reus earned a roster spot after switching from soccer, and coaches say his kicking talent and athleticism helped him adapt quickly.
- In his second year with the Missouri Tigers, punter Reus, a Brazilian native, successfully transitioned from soccer to American football as a kicking specialist.
- Transitioning proved challenging due to language and cultural differences, Reus said, though he leveraged his athletic discipline to master the technical demands of punting.
- Kicking coach Shane McDonough praised Reus's development, noting, "The way he strikes the ball, you could tell he's been," a special talent whose soccer background translates to executing under pressure.
- Reus took fellow specialist Gallaway under his wing, providing technique guidance as both players share a similar path, having started their college careers as soccer athletes.
- Crediting his early mentors, Reus continues to refine his technique to succeed at the collegiate level and potentially beyond, demonstrating the mindset required for elite performance.
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'Beautiful' transition: Mizzou's Reus found his way from one game of football to the other
Reus’ path to playing American football started in Brazil and continued with someone challenging him to a kicking competition in high school. Now, he’s starting in the Southeastern Conference as one of the strongest-legged punters in the conference.
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