After two years of dominant special teams at USC, John Baxter was named the Special Teams Coordinator of the Year by FootballScoop.Â
The Trojans blocked nine kicks last season and seven more this year. They have also not given up a punt return for a touchdown since Baxter took over.
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After a below average kicking season in 2010, Baxter brought in true freshman PK Andre Heidari and walk-on P Kyle Negrete. Heidari missed just two field goals in an All-Pac-12 campaign, while Negrete averaged 40.1 yards per punt and broke off a 35-yard run on a fake to grab the momentum in the win over Washington.
Baxter (right) with Negrete and Pat Haden.
