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David Akers made 563 extra points, or point after touchdowns, during his 16-year NFL career. That included 12 years kicking for the Philadelphia Eagles. The PATs were near guarantees for the six-time Pro Bowler, who missed just seven of those attempts. Now in his post-football life, Akers has a new meaning for PAT: perseverance, attitude and teamwork. "This is not automatic," Akers said in a talk Friday at a Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting in Breinigsville. "This is blood, sweat and tears." Click here to read the article.
David Akers made 563 extra points, or point after touchdowns, during his 16-year NFL career.
That included 12 years kicking for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The PATs were near guarantees for the six-time Pro Bowler, who missed just seven of those attempts.
Now in his post-football life, Akers has a new meaning for PAT: perseverance, attitude and teamwork.
"This is not automatic," Akers said in a talk Friday at a Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting in Breinigsville. "This is blood, sweat and tears."
Click here to read the article.