Northwestern’s clutch-legged kicker from the Randy Walker era
Joel Howells was a reliable, pressure-tested kicker for Northwestern in the mid-2000s, highlighted by a school-record five-field-goal game against Penn State in 2005 and multiple long-range makes, including a 46-yarder that matched his career long[4]. He also handled big moments in bowl and conference play, showing the calm temperament coaches love in a specialist; teammates and coaches remembered him as resilient and tightly connected to the program after Randy Walker’s death[15]. If your team wants a kicker with proven clutch nerve and a history of delivering in tight games, Howells fits the mold.
