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Blue Bombers settle kicking battle by opting to stick with two Canadians
WINNIPEG – The kicking battle has been decided for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Coach Mike O’Shea says they have opted to stick with veteran Mike Renaud for punting and go with Canadian newcomer Lirim Hajrullahu for field goals and kickoffs.
He says American Brett Maher was pretty much in a tie with the Canadians and as an import he needed to win all three battles.
But he says Maher is a quality kicker who should find a home if anyone has looked at what he did with the Bombers.
Renaud is entering his sixth season with the Bombers.
Hajrullahu is a native of St. Catharines, Ont., whose 402 points and 72 field goals are records at Western, where he played for the Mustangs through 2013.
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