punt
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In four years with the Jayhawks, Irvin had 42 punt returns for 454 yards and two touchdowns to go with 10 interceptions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
“It’s the great punt of 2026,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern break down the Broadview Six dismissal and the Supreme Court’s surprising punt in a major death penalty case.
From Slate ● May 23, 2026
Convincing the city's many bars and clubs to take a punt on a new festival was the next hurdle.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
The Cowboys took over at the Permian 49 but couldn’t move the ball and had to punt.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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