Australians in American football and rugby union have been linked to potential NFL careers. The punting specialist position requires similar skills to those used in Australian Rules football. Salaries are up to five times higher and the position lends itself to longevity: Australian football players generally retire at around 30, whereas American football punters can play well into their 40s (in fact, one of the players listed below, Darren Bennett, played 11 seasons in the NFL after leaving behind an Australian rules career when he was nearing 30). Initially Australians sought out American football careers, although now NFL scouts are more often actively seeking
1928 Michigan Wolverines football team be honored on the 1928 All-Big Ten Conference football teams. Elton Wieman was removed as the team's head coach in late May 1929. The following players won varsity letters for their work on the 1928 football team: Players who started at least half of Michigan's games are displayed in bold. The following players won aMa letters for their work on the 1928 football team: 1928 Michigan Wolverines football team The 1928 Michigan Wolverines football team was an American football team that represented the University of Michigan in the 1928 Big Ten Conference football season. The Wolverines compiled a 3–4–1 record