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In 1981, Donald Craig (Donnie) Bracken, from tiny Thermopolis, Wyoming in the heart of the Big Horn Mountains, set the record which he holds today of 73 yards. Bracken after being initially drafted by the Broncos, went on to play for the Green Bay Packers for 6 years, and 2 years for the (then) L.A. Rams. Donnie retired from the NFL in 1993.
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Has there ever been a punt returned for a touchdown in Super Bowl history?
Through Super Bowl XLIII, there has never been a punt returned for a touchdown in a Super Bowl game.
What is the longest hang time for a NFL punt?
8 seconds
How many Rose Bowl appearances does Michigan have?
Michigan has made 20 appearances in the Rose Bowl.
What team has the most Rose Bowl wins?
As of the 2007 season, USC has the most Rose Bowl wins with 22. Michigan is second with 8.
How many punts have been returned for a touchdown in the Super Bowl?
As of Super Bowl XLII, there have been three TDs as the result of punts and all three have occurred on blocked punts. Terry Brown of the Minnesota Vikings scored a touchdown in Super Bowl IX against the Steelers by recovering a blocked punt in the end zone. Derrick Jensen of the LA Raiders scored by recovering a blocked punt in the end zone against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII. Eric Johnson of the Oakland Raiders recovered a blocked punt and returned it 13 yards for a TD against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII. The return of an unblocked punt for a TD has not happened in Super Bowl history.
