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Buffalo, New York, Canisius placekicker Blake Haubeil became the ninth member of Ohio State's second-ranked 2017 recruiting class when he committed to the Buckeyes during Friday Night Lights in July 2015.
The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Haubeil will enroll at Ohio State over the summer and pay his own way through fall semester before going on scholarship in January, but could compete for the starting job right away with the departure of starter Tyler Durbin.
Haubeil, a USA TODAY first-team All-American, kicked a school-record 56 extra points and made a 47-yard field goal to lift Canisius to the New York Monsignor Martin High School Athletic Association Championship this season.
Today, he sits down and talks with our readers about the recruiting process, kicker celebrations and more in the 11W Community Interview.
How tough do you anticipate the transition being from kicking off a block for field goals and PATs in high school to kicking off the ground in college? - UniotoTank55
BH: "I've been kicking off the ground since my freshman year, so there will be no transition."
What are some things that stood out about Ohio State compared to other schools that receuited you? - ThePritch
BH: "Ohio State just gave me a very good, comfortable feeling. The campus is beautiful and the coaching staff and their support personnel makes me feel like I belong there each and every time I have visited."
Any drills that you can share that you do to enhance your consistency, form and touch on the ball? - ABuckeye15
BH: "I do a lot of 'windows' drill work where I kick from very tight angles from the 10-yard line to the back of the end zone. Pressure drills also help a lot."
What was the greatest amount of stress you experienced immediately prior to a kick and was that kick successful? - NOLABuckeye
BH: "Ironically, the greatest pressure came during my freshman year at our homecoming game. It was only an extra point, but it was for the win. Due to an offsides call, I had to kick it twice. Fortunately, I converted it [twice] and we won the game."
You just kicked the game winning kick against Michigan, whats your go to celebration? Air guitar? Windmill? Bosa-shrug? Ickey shuffle? - Flying-Banana
BH: "I'm not the real flashy type, but I'm pretty confident there would be some serious celebrating if I were to hit a kick to win 'that' game."
What will you be majoring in at OSU? - Browns88
BH: "Business."
When did you decide that football was the direction you wanted to travel? Can you kick a football over that mountain? - WezBuck28
BH: "Back in 2013, I quit soccer altogether to concentrate solely on kicking. I have indeed kicked over that mountain ... Mt. Everest. Just kidding."
How important is it that the laces are out? - Meek
BH: "Laces aren't as important as people think. They do become more important on longer kicks, where angles and ball trajectory come into play."
What is your favorite restaurant or fast food joint to eat at? - Icouldnotgofor3
BH: "I do like Chick-Fil-A, even though the closest one is in Pennsylvania."
Weck: good, bad, or overrated? - Fatpants
BH: "Not a huge fan, but not overrated if done correctly."
What's playing on your playlist right now? - Mockjocks
BH: "The Weeknd and Logic."
