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Lincoln Journal-Star · Jan 21, 2019

We have an answer to your question: Why wasn't Greg Zuerlein a Husker?

Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (4) kicks a field goal during a game against the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 8, 2015, in Minneapolis.Why didn't Greg Zuerlein, a Lincoln Pius X graduate, become a Nebraska place-kicker? After all, the 27-year-old is good enough to have lasted seven seasons in the NFL. And maybe you saw what happened Sunday: Zuerlein booted a 57-yard field goal in overtime to send the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl with a 26-23 triumph against the New Orleans Saints at the revved up Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

"Legatron" -- apparently one of Zuerlein's nicknames -- drilled a 48-yarder to send the game into overtime.

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