
Kansas State’s steady, high-volume kicker who delivered under pressure
Joe Rheem was a reliable Kansas State place-kicker whose 2004 season showed both consistency and clutch value: he went 13-for-15 on field goals and 37-for-38 on extra points, finishing his Wildcats career with 291 points and 38 career field goals.[11][2] In 2004, he was recognized as a Lou Groza Award semifinalist and entered the season with 215 career points, underscoring how long he had been a trusted scoring engine for the Wildcats.[3][4] He stands out for accuracy, poise, and durability; the main question for any team is whether they want a proven specialist who thrived in pressure situations.