The past two years have been a struggle for Alex McPherson. The Auburn kicker has battled an illness that caused him to lose weight and, therefore, power in his right kicking leg.
In his junior season, the Fort Payne, Ala., native has been perfect on extra points and all four field goal attempts, but hasn't had the power to try the long field goals that he was adept at making in his freshman season.
According to Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze, it is getting close to the time that the kicker will be at full strength.