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Neil Rackers Wire

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  1. Fleming: Cardinals/Pottsville curseRead the original story w/Photo

    Jan 30, 2008 | ESPN

    ... hasn't sniffed a league title in years. Are the Cardinals cursed after netting a "bogus" title years ago? Neil Rackers ' kick was doomed before it even left his foot. It was Nov. 25, Week 12 of the 2007 season, eight minutes into overtime. Seconds ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFC, NFL Football, NFC West, Arizona Cardinals, Kurt Warner, NFL Players

  2. Lessons from PottsvilleRead the original story w/Photo

    Jan 29, 2008 | ESPN

    Neil Rackers' kick was doomed before it even left his foot. Holly Lindem Perhaps this explains the Cards woes.

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Arizona Cardinals, NFL Players, NFC, NFC West, Kurt Warner

  3. Sixth-rounder Davis Signs Contract

    Tuesday Jun 16 | Arizona Cardinals

    ... released punter Waylon Prather, leaving veteran Ben Graham as the only punter on the team. Graham and kicker Neil Rackers will be unchallenged going into training camp, barring a move. With the Cardinals already at the 80-man limit, every rookie ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Arizona Cardinals, Ben Graham, NFL Players

  4. Division's best, worst kicking performances

    Tuesday Jun 16 | ESPN.com - NFC West - Blog

    Neil Rackers ' sensational 2005 season as the Cardinals' kicker ranked among the three best kicking performances from 1960 through the 2007 season.

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFC, NFL Football, NFC West, NFL Players, Jeff Wilkins

  5. Arizona Cardinals Weekly Flock: Neil Rackers a Top Ten Kicker Edition

    Friday Jun 12 | Fanster

    ... posted the offensive, defensive and coaching staff rankings so it's only fair to also list the kicker rankings. Neil Rackers doesn't get much love from us Cardinals' fans but he had a great year in 2008 and earned the number 7 spot in their Sporting ...

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  6. Close Up: Best of Cardinals 2009 practices

    Thursday Jun 11 | Azcentral.com

    ... Breaston (15) and Sean Morey talk during practice on June 10 in Tempe. (AP Photo/Matt York) 14 Cardinals kicker Neil Rackers practices as punter Ben Graham holds the ball during workouts on May 19 in Tempe. (AP Photo/Matt York) 15 Running backs ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Arizona Cardinals, Jerheme Urban, Ben Graham, Deuce Lutui, NFL Players, Tim Hightower

  7. Philadelphia Eagles Look Promising, Improved for 2009 Season

    Jun 4, 2009 | Associated Content

    ... Sure enough, the same Cardinals that the Eagles defeated by 28 points took it to them early and often. Neil Rackers hit a 49-yard field goal right before the half to put a 24-6 score on the scoreboard and a dagger in the hearts of Eagles fans. ...

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  8. Arizona Cardinals News: OTA Update Including An Extension for Anquan Boldin?

    May 21, 2009 | AZ Sports Hub

    More photos>> by Matt York - AP ROTB and especially Boogatt's favorite kicker, Neil Rackers works out at the Arizona Cardinals OTA's on Tuesday.

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Arizona Cardinals, Kenny Iwebema, Anquan Boldin, NFL Players

  9. It's a snap for HodelRead the original story w/Photo

    May 15, 2009 | Patriots Blog - Reiss Pieces

    ... just kind of happens. You're real grateful that it did." Hodel was a college teammate of Cardinals placekicker Neil Rackers at Illinois. He was Arizona's long-snapper when Rackers set an NFL record with 40 field goals in 2005.

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Arizona Cardinals, Nathan Hodel, NFL Players, New England Patriots, Lonie Paxton

  10. Bengals Re-Sign LB Jeanty, Acquire HB Russell

    Apr 20, 2009 | WCPO-TV9 Cincinnati

    ... courage.a TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Running back Gary Russell #33 of the Pittsburgh Steelers pushes down kicker Neil Rackers #1 of the Arizona Cardinals durng a kick return in Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, ...

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  11. Additions Should Be Special

    Mar 25, 2009 | Arizona Cardinals

    ... with his Pro Bowl status, that is never a lock he will be virtually a four specialist, aside from Leach, kicker Neil Rackers and punter Ben Graham. The 53-man roster can't handle more than that. Linebacker Ali Highsmith was playing well as a rookie ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Keith Lewis, NFL Players, NFC, NFC West, Tim Hightower

  12. New rule would address issue from NFC title gameRead the original story

    Mar 24, 2009 | ESPN.com - NFL Nation - Blog

    ... of the Cardinals' victory over the Eagles' in the NFC Championship game. Officials said Cardinals kicker Neil Rackers ' short kickoff touched Victor Abiamiri before landing out of bounds. Replays left unresolved whether the ball touched Abiamiri on ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFC, NFL Football, NFC West, NFL Players, Philadelphia Eagles, Victor Abiamiri

  13. New rule would address issue from NFC title game

    Mar 24, 2009 | ESPN.com - NFC West - Blog

    ... quarter of the Cardinals' victory over the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. Officials said Cardinals kicker Neil Rackers ' short kickoff touched Victor Abiamiri before landing out of bounds. Replays left unresolved whether the ball touched ...

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  14. Pats sign new long-snapper

    Mar 10, 2009 | The Boston Globe

    ... from 2002-08, playing in 112 consecutive contests. In 2005, Hodel served as the long snapper on each one of Neil Rackers's NFL-record 40 successful field goals. That season, Rackers made 95.2 percent of his kicks (40-for-42) and was selected to the ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, New England Patriots, NFL Football, Lonie Paxton, NFL Players, Arizona Cardinals, Nathan Hodel

  15. Cardinals kicker takes flight with fellow UIUC alumnusRead the original story

    Mar 8, 2009 | The Daily Illini

    High pressure kicks in the NFL come easy for Neil Rackers. But the pressure inside the cockpit of a Blue Angel jet managed to get the best of him last Tuesday.

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  16. Cardinals kicker takes flight with fellow UIUC alumnus Hess

    Mar 6, 2009 | The Daily Illini

    High pressure kicks in the NFL come easy for Neil Rackers. But the pressure inside the cockpit of a Blue Angel jet managed to get the best of him Tuesday.

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  17. 2008 Top 5 Plays: WR Domenik Hixon

    Feb 20, 2009 | New York Giants

    ... with a 32 yard touchdown catch on the opening drive against the Seahawks. 3. Domenik Hixon takes back a Neil Rackers kick 83 yards to the Arizona 17 in the 2nd quarter, setting up a field goal. On the next kickoff he would return the ball 68 yards, ...

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  18. The Top 12 Super Bowl Team Prop BetsRead the original story

    Jan 27, 2009 | Canada.com

    ... score in six of the last 10 contests, one would have expected the odds to be reversed. Additionally, since Neil Rackers and Jeff Reed combined to hit 16-of-20 field goals this season from 40 yards or more, don't be surprised if Arizona or Pittsburgh ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Pittsburgh Steelers, Jeff Reed, NFL Players, Ben Roethlisberger, Arizona Cardinals, Tim Hightower

  19. The Cardinals are going to the Super Bowl

    Feb 12, 2009 | Ottawa Citizen

    ... nine-yard touchdown pass from Warner just 5:40 into the game to give the Cardinals the early lead. Arizonaa TMs Neil Rackers kicked a 49-yard field goal on the last play of the second quarter to give the Cardinals a 24-6 lead.

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  20. RSS

    Feb 6, 2009 | The Province

    ... receiver also replaced Jerry Rice as the most successful receiver in a single post-season with 419 yards. A Neil Rackers 49-yard field goal on the final play of the half gave the Cardinals what appeared to be a commanding 24-6 advantage going into ...

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