In case you weren’t watching Sunday’s USFL game between the Philadelphia Stars and New Jersey Generals, you missed a pretty incredible performance by Stars’ kicker Luis Aguilar.
Aguilar was responsible for all 24 points Philadelphia scored on Sunday, including eight field goals, three of which were from beyond 50 yards, and including the 55-yard game-winner for the 24-21 victory.
Time expired as Aguilar’s eighth kick of the day went through the uprights, sealing the victory for his team.
No exaggeration. No hyperbole. No recency bias
That was the greatest game by any kicker I’ve ever seen in my life
8-for-8, all 24 points, 3 FGs from 50+ yards out (and a 49-yarder), and the game winning 55 yarder
Luis Aguilar, have yourself a day https://t.co/LaywXNOOhx
— JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) May 14, 2023
According to the USFL, Aguilar broke the all-time pro record with eight field goals in one game, one more than the NFL’s Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas. Aguilar made field goals from 22, 42, 56, 36, 27, 51, 49, and 55 yards out, all of which combined for 338 yards, also a pro football record.
Tying an all-time pro football record with NFL @Titans K Rob Bironas, @USFLStars K Luis Aguilar kicked eight field goals of 22, 42, 56, 36, 27, 51, 49, and this 55-yard game winner. His 338 yards of combined field goals is a new all-time pro football record. @luisaguilar124 https://t.co/VWuF418UIq
— USFL Comms (@USFLcomms) May 14, 2023
The Northern Arizona product is no stranger to breaking records. He broke the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) record for the longest field goal in 2019 (57 yards). He was also named the Fred Mitchell Award winner for being the most outstanding placekicker in FCS Division I, Division II, Division III, and NAIA.
56 YARDS FOR @luisaguilar124 😤 It's the longest field goal in the USFL this year 🙌
🎥: @nbc | @peacock pic.twitter.com/2UomOtQyFL
— Philadelphia Stars (@USFLStars) May 14, 2023
In his second season in the USFL with the Stars, you have to wonder if an NFL team might give Aguilar an invite now that he’s put together such a historic performance. Finding a dependable kicker who can come through when you need it most isn’t always easy. The proof is in the pudding and Aguilar seems to have proved himself worth a look.
[JaguarGator9, USFL]
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