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OUTLOOK: Will battle incumbent starter Brock Harvey for the punting duties
Has a strong leg and has shown he can thrive under pressure
2002: Was likely on his way to a redshirt season, but was forced into emergency duty in the last two games after Harvey was lost for the year with an injury prior to the Texas A&M game
Despite no previous collegiate gametime snaps, stepped in at A&M and was an unsung hero in MUs double-overtime win
Had two kicks over 40 yards in College Station, including one that pinned the Aggies inside their 10 yard line
Also made a saving tackle on a return attempt
Followed that with an outstanding game against Kansas State, when he averaged 43.8 yards on nine punts, including a career-best 59-yarder
Five of his nine kicks on the day versus K-State ended inside the Wildcat 20-yardline
In all, averaged 42.2 yards on 13 punts in the final two games
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Two-time honorable mention JUCO All-American kicker who was also a two-time Mesa College special teams MVP
Two-time All-Foothill Conference
Made 34-of-35 extra points and connected on 9-of-15 field goal attempts in 2001
Averaged 39.5 yards per punt and placed three punts on opponents one-yard line
Was the leading JUCO punter in the state of California as a freshman, averaging 42.6 yards per punt ...
HIGH SCHOOL: Scored 61 points as a senior at Junipero Serra High School, ranking him fifth in San Diego County
Helped lead his team to a 20-4 record during his varsity career
A three-year letterman in basketball who was also a standout soccer player
Played premier level club soccer and participated in five California State Cup championship matches
High school coach Jeff Olivero ...
PERSONAL: Majoring in marketing
Son of Bob and Janet Gohsler
Born April 23, 1981.
GOHSLERS Career Stats
Year G-GS No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20
2002 2-2 13 549 42.2 59 0 1 6
Total 2-2 13 549 42.2 59 0 1 6
