Tennessee’s steady leg with a veteran’s touch
In the 2010 season, Chad Cunningham ranked among Tennessee’s most reliable specialists, averaging 42.6 yards per punt and placing fifth in SEC conference-game punting average at 43.8 yards. He stands out for consistent hang time, field-position value, and the ability to flip the field with a long of 56 yards against Alabama, plus 15 punts inside the 20 that year. The bigger selling point? He was a proven, experienced punter with a calm, repeatable style—exactly the kind of low-drama, high-impact piece coaches love when hidden yardage matters.
