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Hunter Smith

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The Resume

    (August 9, 1977- )
    Punter for the Indianapolis Colts (1999-2008) and Washington Redskins (2009-2010)
    Punter for Notre Dame
    Ranked 4th in NFL punting average (2001)
    #17

Why he might be annoying:

    His nicknames are 'Hunter the Punter' and 'Hunter the Non-Punter'
    To add to the confusion, the Colts' trainer is also named Hunter Smith.
    He became famous for NOT doing his job during the 2003 NFL Season playoffs (January 2004).
    He set a playoff record, when his team did NOT need him to punt in two straight playoff games (Denver Broncos (January 4, 2004) and Kansas City Chiefs (January 11, 2004).
    He only punted once in the three playoff games in 2004 (Third Quarter, New England Patriots - January 18).
    He is paid $800,000 per year to punt.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is also the holder for place kicker for Mike Vanderjagt.
    During the 2003 season, and thanks in part to his holding, Vanderjagt posted the first perfect season by a kicker (37 field goals and 46 extra points).
    In the first half of the playoff game vs. the New England Patriots, he was set to punt, but the ball was hiked over his head. He ran back and smartly kicked the ball out of the end zone for a 2 point safety, saving a touchdown (January 18, 2004).
    He was good natured about being ribbed for taking his playoff paychecks, although he was not used as a punter.
    His fake punt lead to a game winning touchdown against the New York Jets (November 2003).
    He said: 'You're known for your holds or your fake punts or your lack of punting. It's an eccentric position compared to the rest.'
    After going two straight games without a punt, quarterback Peyton Manning joked: 'Nobody really likes Hunter that much anyway.'

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Year In Review:

    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 18 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 76.92% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 108 Votes: 35.19% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 46 Votes: 76.09% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 70 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 110 Votes: 66.36% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 186 Votes: 63.98% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 317 Votes: 54.89% Annoying