Alex Dunnachie Commits to UH (w/UPDATES)

Jason Kaneshiro writes that Australian punter Alex Dunnachie will become a Warrior.

Dunnachie's background is in Australian Rules Football, and he is still learning the American style of kicking. Dunnachie was on his way to California to attend the Ray Guy/Prokick.com Academy's camp in Walnut Creek yesterday.

"He looks like a major college tight end," said camp director Rick Sang, who has followed Dunnachie's development. "He's very talented. He's got natural power, he's got a really strong leg. ... He's a raw talent, and he's getting better."

Sang said Dunnachie worked under Nathan Chapman, who runs a kicking program in Australia, and his distance figures to improve as he refines his technique.

Stephen Tsai has some numbers on Dunnachie.

Dunnachie said he "consistently hit it 65, 70 yards."

Rick Sang, co-founder of the Ray Guy Academy, said Dunnachie has had several punts with hang times in excess of 5 seconds.

Holy moly.

As for choosing UH, Dunnachie said: "This place is paradise."

UH has reserved one more scholarship.

Congrats and welcome to Alex!

UPDATE: ProkickAustralia has video of Dunnachie working on some punting drills. He almost hits the cameraman standing 70 yards away starting at around 4:50 in. Bonus feature: The video has a somewhat out-of-place porno music soundtrack. Awww yeah.



UPDATE 2 (3/1/09): Here's Stephen Tsai's full article on Dunnachie.

While other schools have had an interest, Dunnachie said: "I've always been one-tracked on Hawai'i. I can't pass up this opportunity. It's unbelievable."

Dunnachie, who completed his UH recruiting visit Friday, made his commitment yesterday.

Dunnachie described Hawai'i as being "paradise."

"I'm not much of a surfer, but I love the water," Dunnachie said. "I'm pretty laid back. Hawai'i is perfect for me."