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Håvard Rugland

b. 1984

Norwegian player of American football

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About Håvard Rugland

Born 1984. Håvard Rugland is a Norwegian association football player, american football player and television producer.

Håvard Rugland (born October 7, 1984), nicknamed Kickalicious, is a Norwegian former football placekicker. His trick-shot videos gained him notoriety on YouTube. He was signed by the Detroit Lions in 2013 and released shortly thereafter.

Professional career On September 16, 2012, Rugland posted a video titled Kickalicious™ onto YouTube, under the name "bighdeluxe". After the video went viral, Rugland traveled to San Diego to train with retired NFL kicker Michael Husted. In December 2012, the New York Jets hosted a tryout for Rugland. In March 2013, Rugland worked out for the Cleveland Browns and the Lions, who later signed him in April. He competed with David Akers for the starting spot.

On August 9, 2013, Rugland made his NFL debut in a preseason game against the New York Jets, going 2-for-2 with a long field goal from 50 yards out. On August 24, 2013, Rugland was cut by the Lions in favor of Akers. He went 3-for-3 in preseason with field goals of 33, 49, and 50 yards. After Rugland cleared waivers, the Lions attempted to sign Rugland to their practice squad, but the league rejected the signing, claiming that the rule that the Lions had used to allow the signing was no longer valid. He then had a workout with the Green Bay Packers, but was not added to the Packers' opening day roster.

On January 28, 2015, Rugland and sponsor Pepsi Max Norway released a video titled Kickalicious™ part 2 on the latter's YouTube channel, in which Rugland showcases more trick-shot skills at famous natural landmarks throughout Norway. The video featured music by Norwegian punk rock band Turbonegro.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Håvard Rugland?

Norwegian player of American football

When was Håvard Rugland born?

Håvard Rugland was born on 10 July 1984 in Ålgård.

What is Håvard Rugland's occupation?

Håvard Rugland is an association football player, american football player and television producer.

What nationality is Håvard Rugland?

Håvard Rugland is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Håvard Rugland

· Wikidata: Q13409502

· DBpedia: Håvard Rugland

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