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2017 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch: Dec. 26-29 Bowls

By Shawn Spencer

Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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2017 NFL Draft Eric Keena
Nov 5, 2016; Denton, TX, USA; North Texas Mean Green coach Seth Littrell leads his team onto the field against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Apogee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sean Pokorny-USA TODAY Sports /

Heart of Dallas Bowl: Eric Keena (P – North Texas)

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    • Army ran for more yards per game than any other team in the FBS besides New Mexico this season. If North Texas is going to win this game, the Mean Green must employ a bend but don’t break defense. One way to accomplish that is by forcing the opponent to drive the length of the field. If the North Texas offense stalls, it will be up to punter Eric Keena to win the field position battle.

    Keena has been very effective this season, averaging close to 44 yards per punt. While he has a booming leg, nearly 40 percent of his punts have traveled over 50 yards, it’s his ability to pin the opponent deep in their own territory that allows North Texas to flip the field. He’s landed 20 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line while only three have resulted in touchbacks.

    These two teams squared off back in October with North Texas winning 35-18. Army fumbled seven times and threw four interceptions in that game, but don’t expect the same to happen in the rematch. The Mean Green can’t rely solely on the defense this time around, special teams, particularly punter Eric Keena, will also need to come up big.

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