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Transfer portal the destination for Minnesota punter
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Minnesota’s special teams is taking a hit.
Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press is reporting that Minnesota backup punter Daniel Sparks has decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The decision comes just a few days after the Golden Gophers held their spring game to end the 15-practice schedule.
Sparks transferred to Minnesota after spending the 2020 season at Louisiana-Monroe. He did not see any game action for the Gophers last fall, as he was behind Mark Crawford.
Note: #Gophers backup punter Daniel Sparks said Monday he has entered the NCAA transfer portal. The addition from Louisiana-Monroe didn't play in a game at Minnesota while behind starter Mark Crawford.
— Andy Greder (@andygreder) May 2, 2022
While at Louisiana-Monroe, Sparks appeared in all 10 games during the 20202 campaign. He averaged 44.6 yards per punt on 30 attempts. He pinned opponents inside their 20-yard line on 5 occasions.
Sparks also kicked off 33 times with 6 touchbacks with the Warhawks.
Sparks will have all four years of eligibility remaining at his next destination.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB