Alex Trlica

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Alex Trlica
College Texas Tech
Conference Big 12
Sport Football
Position K
ClassSenior
Major Finance
NicknameMr. Clutch [1]
Career2004–2007
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight176 lb (80 kg)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1984-08-11) August 11, 1984 (age 37)
Friendswood, Texas
High school Friendswood High School

Alex Trlica (born August 11, 1984) is a former American football placekicker for the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team. [1]

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As of January 9, 2007, Trlica held the NCAA record for successful point after tries. During his college career, he made 233 consecutive PATs without a miss. This, along with his field goals, put him among the nation's top all-time leading scorers for kickers and number two on Tech's all-time scoring list. [2]

Bowl wins

A Trlica 52 yard field goal tied the 2006 Insight Bowl sending it into overtime and resulting in an eventual record-setting victory for the Red Raiders. The following season, it was Trlica's 41-yard field goal that capped-off a come-from-behind win in the 2008 Gator Bowl.

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