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Article: CROSBY A PLEASANT SURPRISE ROOKIE KICKER MAKES IMMEDIATE IMPACT.(SPORTS)

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December 29, 2007
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Byline: JEREMY REEVES Special to The Capital Times

GREEN BAY -- Over his 43 seasons coaching football, 17 in the National Football League, Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Mike Stock has seen and coached thousands of players.

So when Stock offers high praise, such as he did Thursday regarding Packers kicker Mason Crosby, it carries an extra degree of significance.

"Very favorably," Stock said when asked how Crosby compares to some of the other top kickers he has mentored, such as Cincinnati Bengals all-time leading scorer Jim Breech and 18-year NFL veteran John Carney.

"I've been very much impressed, for his rookie status, ...

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