Rafael Septién
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Position: | Placekicker | ||||
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Born: | Mexico City, Mexico | December 12, 1953||||
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||
Weight: | 176 lb (80 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Colegio Vista Hermosa (Mexico) | ||||
College: | Southwestern Louisiana | ||||
NFL draft: | 1977 / Round: 10 / Pick: 258 | ||||
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José Rafael Septién Michel (born December 12, 1953) is a Mexican-American former placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Early years
Rafael Septién's father,
A friend told him that the University of Southwestern Louisiana needed a kicker, so he walked-on to the football team after a tryout. He experienced success from the start of his football career. On October 5, 1974, he kicked a 57-yard field goal, breaking Gerald Landry's 1963 school record.[2] In 1975 and 1976, he received first team Southland Conference honors.
Septién had a remarkable college career, finishing as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette all-time leading kicker and breaking many of the school's records,[3] some of which still stand today:
- Most field goals made in a game: 5 vs. San Jose State University(1974).
- Most points a game: 16 vs. San Jose State University (1974).
- Most field goals attempted in a game: 6 vs. San Jose State University(1974).
- Most field goalsmade in a season: 26 (1974).
- Longest field goal: 57 yards vs. Lamar University(1974).
- Most 50+ yard field goalsin a season: 4 (1974).
- Most 50+ yard field goalsin a career: 9 (1974-1976).
- Most 50+ yard field goalsin a season: 4 (1974).
- Most 50+ yard field goals in a game: 2 vs. Lamar University(1974).
Professional career
New Orleans Saints
Septién was selected by the
Los Angeles Rams
On September 16,
Dallas Cowboys
On August 30,
In 1979, Septién finished third in scoring in the NFC. In 1980, he set a franchise record with 59 extra points and was fifth in scoring in the NFC.
In
In 1982, Septién became the team's all-time leading scorer, breaking Bob Hayes' previous mark of 456 points. He also made a career-long 53-yard field goal against the Houston Oilers. His 50-yard field goal against the Green Bay Packers tied Garo Yepremian for the second longest in playoff history.
In
In 1985, Septién was limited with a back injury. He missed the second half of a playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams with a pulled muscle in his right leg.
On April 8, 1987, Septién was indicted after pleading guilty to a charge of indecency with a child and received a 10-year probated sentence. On April 15, he was released by the team and later replaced with Roger Ruzek.[9]
Septién led the Cowboys in scoring in each of his nine seasons with the team, making 162
Denver Broncos
On June 14, 1989, Septién was signed as a free agent by the Denver Broncos after being out of football for two years,[10] but was waived on August 29.[11]
Personal life
On January 22, 1987, a
References
- ^ "Carlos Septien FIFA". Archived from the original on November 21, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Tulane wins, 17-16". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ "Ragin Cajuns : The Record Book" (PDF). Ragincajuns.com. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- ^ "Sports Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Pokes Ink Septien". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Touchdown That Wasn't Doomed Dallas". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Cowboys Eliminate Rams, 29-21". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Septien waived by Cowboys". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Septien Wants Past Forgotten, Chance With Broncos". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Septien Pleads Guilty". New York Times. April 9, 1987. p. B15. Retrieved June 28, 2018.