The Wright City football program has a history of producing exceptional kicking talent. Nathan Robison is among the elite, but he will set a new precedent next fall when he carries his ability to the …
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Robison Headed to CMU
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By Derrick Forsythe, Record Sports Editor
The Wright City football program has a history of producing exceptional kicking talent.Nathan Robison is among the elite, but he will set a new precedent next fall when he carries his ability to the next level.The 2013 graduate recently became the first Wildcat punter to pursue a collegiate career, signing with Central Methodist University.It meant deviating away from his original plan.“I was actually just thinking about going to college for my education,” said Robison. “Once I went up there for a visit and they offered me a scholarship, I went ahead and took it.”He chose the NAIA school over Missouri Valley and an academic-only future path at Mizzou.“It helped that we had gone to our football camps there, and I got a feel for the campus,” said Robison, who received a partial scholarship with an opportunity to earn additional aid.His primary role will be punting, but Robison may also see time at the wide receiver position. He has booted the ball at thevarsity level for the past two seasons and started special teams for the Wildcats junior varsity team as a freshman and sophomore.“Nate did a nice job for us,” said Brooks. “He’s got really good hang time and when he gets the ball to turn over, he can punt it 50 yards plus, as well as anybody.”Kicking was an acquired skill that caught on early for Robison.“Ever since middle school, once I figured out I could kick a spiral, it all just kind of fell into place then,” he explained. “Then I just kept working on simple things like keeping a tight spiral, distance and airtime.”Robison will be joining a CMU program that went 0-10 last season, finishing winless in the Heart of America Athletic Conference.Brooks thinks his former player has the base to become a contributor for the Eagles.“He just needs a little time to refine it, and I think he’s going to get that in college,” said Brooks. “I look forward to him getting that opportunity.”Robison is uncertain about his major but is considering a career in physical therapy.He was the only member of this year’s senior class to pursue a college football career.
Wright City Senior Nathan Robison recently signed a letter of intent to play football at Central Methodist University.
