Hawaii punters Gehrig Heil and Gannon Miller make progress in training camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:36 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

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Summary

Gehrig Heil and Gannon Miller, both punting candidates for the University of Hawaii, are developing during training camp. Heil, a transfer from Texas, has shown accuracy in his punts and is focusing on improving his hang time. Miller, coming from the Air Force Prep Academy, has demonstrated a powerful leg and aims to achieve consistent hang times. Special teams coordinator Thomas Sheffield noted the importance of competition as he may bring in another punter. The fall semester begins on August 24, and both players are hopeful to contribute this season.

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•Hawaii's fall semester starts August 24.
•Heil emphasizes daily improvement in punting.
•Miller focuses on consistency in hang time.
•Sheffield may recruit another punter for competition.
•Training camp highlights players' progress.

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9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Hawaii punters Gehrig Heil, Gannon Miller developing rapidly

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The University of Hawaii’s fall semester begins on Aug. 24, but classes already have started for punting candidates Gehrig Heil and Gannon Miller. “They’re developmental, but everyone is developmental at this time of the year,” special teams coordinator Thomas Sheffield said of the potential successors to punter Billy Gowers. “That’s my expectation of all of them. Kansei (Matsuzawa) was ...
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