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complete Alex Barbir bio-

Jun 2, 2015, 4:13 AM

Here's what I have on Barbir and other special teamers. This may need to be updated but this is the most recent that I am aware of. Hope it helps and Go Tigers!

K Alex Barbir 5-9 186 #######, GA South Forsyth

Ranked the #3 kicker in the nation according to Chris Sailer. Has an offer from Army. Drawing interest from Bama, Auburn, BC, Clemson, and others. No word on whether he has an SEC leg yet (If you're into jokes/puns). In 2014, 90% of his kickoffs went into the endzone for touchback (34 of 41). He accounted for 45 points and converted 6 of 8 field goals. Barbir was also 42 of 43 on extra points. Had a game where he made 4 FGs, including a 56 yarder, and 7 of 8 kickoffs went for a touchback to earn him Kohl's Kicking Camp Player of the Week. 1st Team All-State 6AAAAAA. Two time All-Region and All-County member. Barbir competed in the Elite Junior Classis game on December 29th where he handled both placekicking and punting duties. Unofficially visited Clemson in April of 2014. Attended two games this past fall. Will camp here this summer and compete for a scholarship offer. He was injured last year and did not get the chance to attend camp and show off his skills.

Bio- Barbir began playing soccer when he was 4 and converted to football later. The football coaches noticed his strong leg during an 8th grade game of kickball during P.E. His father played soccer in college. Barbir was born in Romania. He participates in Flood Ministries, a student community organization focused on having students participate in mission opportunities in the community and has previously spent time in serving to the homeless. He also carries a 3.5 GPA. His cousin, Danny, plays for the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team and is in the West Bromwich Albion youth academy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iUi6R6Z3NQ

A short read- Less than a week after he was in Clemson for the N.C. State game, 2016 kicker Alex Barbir connected on field goals from 56, 52, 40 and 20 yards.

The South Forsyth (#######, Georgia) junior nailed the four in the 33-8 win over Northview, which tied the state record for the second most made field goals in a single game.

His make from 56 yards also made a little bit of history.

“I set a new personal record, broke the high school record, broke the county record and, I think, it’s the ninth-longest in Georgia state history,” Barbir said.

“The facilities are definitely top of the line, some of the best in college football,” Barbir said. “There’s really no stadium like Death Valley.

Film of the 56 yarder-
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2872248/highlights/184190376/v2

On Clemson- “The fans, everything about that, I love. The fans, when I went, were crazy. They were always going and being loud, doing different chants. That’s something that I would really want to be around.”

Side note quote- "I had to choose between soccer and football, and I chose football because I know it’s what I can do in college," Barbir said. "The way you kick the ball in soccer and football is totally different. In football, you need muscle memory in your leg to do the same motion every time. It’s hard to keep that going back and forth with playing soccer."

A cool read- South Forsyth coach Jeff Arnette’s decision to send kicker Alex Barbir out for a 56-yard field goal attempt in the second quarter drew incredulous chuckles and glances in the bleachers at War Eagle Stadium.

By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, and Barbir had drilled that 56-yard kick and a 52-yard field goal, South fans were calling for Arnette to trot Barbir out for an attempt when a War Eagle drive stalled 85 yards from the end zone.

South used unrelenting pressure on Northview quarterback DJ Pearson, Barbir’s four field goals and two first-half touchdown passes from Matt White to hand Northview its first loss, 33-8, on Friday night.

"Their kicker killed us," Northview head coach Chad Davenport said. "I mean, how many times do you say that? He was unbelievable."

Barbir made 58- and 60-yard attempts in practice this week, but 56 is his longest made kick and tied for ninth-longest in state history with four other players.

"I didn’t have to convince coach Arnette to send me out there," Barbir said. "That was the longest kick we’ve attempted in a game, but after they saw me in practice this week, the coaches were confident giving me a shot."

Arnette smiled big when talking about his junior kicker, who had touchbacks on six of his eight kickoffs.

"Barbir out here tonight, I don’t know that I’ve seen any high schooler make from 56, 52 and 44 yards in the same game," he said. "If they have, I haven’t seen it."
From kicking guru Chris Sailer- "Alex is an outstanding kicker. A good athlete with a very strong leg. Field goals are smooth accurate off the ground. One of the top FG kickers in his class. Kickoffs are strong and shows promise. Has the tools to be one of the very best. Should have a big spring and challenge for an "Event Elite" spot this may in Las Vegas. Nice college prospect."

Here is a great read on him- http://www.forsythnews.com/archives/25864/

A short read- "PK Alex Barbir of #######, GA made an unofficial visit to Clemson for the Georgia State game. Clemson and Auburn are his favorites and he has an offer from Army. Barbir said Clemson remains interested but wants to see him kick in person before talking about an offer. This season Barbir had field goals of 56 and 52 yards and hit six of eight attempts. "

PK/P John Young 6-0 185 Mocksville, NC Davie County HS

Has visited in October but does not have an offer. Currently his only offer remains WVU.

P Blake Gillikin 6-1 180 Atlanta, GA The Westminster School

In 2014, Gillikin punted 21 times for an average of 41.89 yards. His longest punt was 72 yards. He also pinned the opposition deep in their own territory on several occasions while angling the ball towards the sideline. He only attempted one field goal, a 31 yarder, but was successful. His 4 kickoff attempts all went for touchbacks.

2014 1st Team Atlanta All-Metro Region Team. 1st Team All-Region 4-AAA Punter. 2nd Team All State Punter Class AAA. Attended CU jr day. MVP of the Cedric Oglesby Kicking Academy Combine. Plans visiting BC, Northwestern, and is trying to swing by Michigan. “They’re really high on people coming to — especially punters and kickers, to come and kick in front of the coaches and see how they perform under pressure like that,” Gillikin said. Gillikin said that if he repeats what on film from his junior season, a Clemson a scholarship offer could be headed his way. CU will plan on waiting until June before handing out any special teams offers as they vie for a scholarship in June at camp.
Film- http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2839236/highlights/221970375/v2

"Gillikin showed D1 leg strength at the 2015 UC Challenge. The ball jumps off his foot very well. He has good steps and natural rhythm in his punting approach. Blake is a confident punter who is very competitive. His ability was apparent throughout the camp. He likes the big stage and will be one of the best punters in his class."- Chris Sailer

"This year's camp MVP was Blake Gillikin (Class of 2016) Combo displayed great talent at kicker and punter. Blake finished as the top overall kicker, punter, and combo during the charting phase of the competition and also won the Punting Competition. Blake has the ability to kick and punt at the next level and will be a player to watch in the Class of 2016." -kicking guru Cedric Oglesby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWy_3_a6Ua8

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