Mike Clendenen

Mike Clendenen (born June 12, 1963) was a dominant, barefoot placekicker for the Houston Cougars from 1981 to 1984. He was the first place kicking specialist to ever be put on athletic scholarship in the UH football program.

Mike Clendenen

Clendenen in 1987
No. 15
Position:	Placekicker
Personal information
Born:	(1963-06-12) June 12, 1963 (age 62) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:	La Porte (TX)
College:	Houston
NFL draft:	1985: undrafted
Career history
Houston Oilers (1985)* Denver Broncos (1987)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Field goals made: 3 Field goal attempts: 4 Field goal %: 75.0 Longest field goal: 35 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Clendenen auditioned for the kicking job at La Porte High School. Just as the head coach walked onto the field for the tryout, Clendenen knocked through a 55-yarder. "I'll see you out here Monday," the coach said. ^{[1] [2] [3]}