McPherson Returns Strong for Auburn

0:00On March 17th, Auburn football kicks off a new era under head coach Alex Gilesh and one big boost comes from returning all southeastern conference. Kicker, Alex McPherson. The senior is back at full strength after battling serious health issues, ready to anchor the special teams for the upcoming season. McPherson faced tough times with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, which limited him to just five kicks in the prior year. He underwent treatment including medication and had his colon removed in December to manage the conditions. Last season, he bounced back strong, going perfect on 35 extra points and making 20 out of 23 field goals. He even nailed six of eight tries from 40 yards or longer, rebuilding his reliability on the field. These days, winter workouts have been feeling even stronger with 15 to 20 pounds of added muscle. Hitting those long kicks has boosted his confidence for everything else. Auburn fans can count on McPherson delivering when it matters most as the team builds momentum. Made in AI.