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'''Michael Geiger''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ɡ|aɪ|ɡ|ər}} {{Respell| |
'''Michael Geiger''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ɡ|aɪ|ɡ|ər}} {{Respell|GHY|gər}}; (born October 4, 1994) is an American former [[placekicker]] who played [[college football]] for the [[Michigan State Spartans football|Michigan State Spartans]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/football/2015/09/23/msu-kicker-geiger-just-as-confident-as-i-was/72675926/ | title=MSU kicker Geiger 'just as confident as I was' | publisher=[[Lansing State Journal]] | accessdate=12 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2016/08/29/michigan-state-kicker-michael-geiger-feeling-healthier-stronger/89560270/ | title=Michigan State kicker Michael Geiger feeling healthier, stronger | publisher=[[Detroit Free Press]] | accessdate=12 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2015/11/msus_michael_geiger_rehearsed.html | title=MSU's Michael Geiger 'rehearsed' game-winning field goals over Ohio State | publisher=mlive.com | accessdate=12 June 2024}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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 Geiger in 2013 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | October 4, 1994 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Ottawa Hills (Ottawa Hills, Ohio) |
| College: | Michigan State (2013–2016) |
| Position: | Placekicker |
Michael Geiger (/ˈɡaɪɡər/ GHY-gər; (born October 4, 1994) is an American former placekicker who played college football for the Michigan State Spartans.[1][2][3]
Early life
Geiger was born in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up there. Geiger attended Ottawa Hills High School in Ottawa Hills, Ohio, where he played American football. Geiger was ranked the No. 1 high school placekicker by Chris Sailer Kicking.[4]
College career
Geiger attended Michigan State University from 2013 to 2016.[5]
In 2013, for his freshman season, Geiger made 15 of 16 field goal attempts (93.8%) and made 36 of 38 extra point attempts (94.7%).
In 2014, for his sophomore season, Geiger made 14 of 22 field goal attempts (63.6%) and made 72 of 72 extra point attempts (100%), a Michigan State record.
In 2015, for his junior season, Geiger made 12 of 19 field goal attempts (63.2%) and made 51 of 53 extra point attempts (96.2%).
In 2016, for his senior season, Geiger made 15 of 19 field goal attempts (78.9%) and made 30 of 30 extra point attempts (100%).
He finished his career making 56 of his 76 field goal attempts (73.7%), and went 189 of 193 on extra point attempts (97.9%) which combined for 357 points.[5][6]
College statistics
| Legend | |
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| Bold | Career high |
| Michigan State Spartans | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Kicking | |||||||
| FGM | FGA | FG% | Long | XPM | XPA | XP% | PTS | |
| 2013 | 15 | 16 | 93.8% | 49 | 36 | 38 | 94.7% | 81 |
| 2014 | 14 | 22 | 63.6% | 42 | 72 | 72 | 100% | 114 |
| 2015 | 12 | 19 | 63.2% | 47 | 51 | 53 | 96.2% | 87 |
| 2016 | 15 | 19 | 78.9% | 52 | 30 | 30 | 100% | 75 |
| Career | 56 | 76 | 73.7% | 52 | 189 | 193 | 97.9% | 357 |
References
- ^ "MSU kicker Geiger 'just as confident as I was'". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Michigan State kicker Michael Geiger feeling healthier, stronger". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "MSU's Michael Geiger 'rehearsed' game-winning field goals over Ohio State". mlive.com. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Geiger, Michigan State Spartans, Kicker". 247Sports. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ a b "Michael Geiger - Football". Michigan State University Athletics. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Geiger Career Stats - NCAAF". ESPN. Retrieved June 12, 2024.