Early Years
His father Carlos Septien was a professional soccer player in Mexico, so he looked to follow his steps by joining Club América's youth system. He was never a regular starter so he decided to aim for the NFL.
A friend told him that the University of Louisiana at Lafayette needed a kicker, so he walked on to the football team after a tryout.
Septien experienced success from the start of his football career. On October 5, 1974 he kicked a 57-yard field goal, breaking Gerald Landry 1963 school record. In 1975 and 1976 he was named first team Southland Conference.
Septien 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, 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 goals made in a season: 26 (1974).
- Longest field goal: 57 yards vs. Tulane University (1974).
- Most 50+ yard field goals in a season: 4 (1974).
- Most 50+ yard field goals in a career: 9 (1974-1976).
- Most 50+ yard field goals in a season: 4 (1974).
- Most 50+ yard field goals in a game: 2 vs. Lamar University (1974).
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