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Graham Gano finds out he is not an American Ninja Warrior

ByAlex Schlinsky|
Sep 7, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers punter Brad Nortman (8) congratulates kicker Graham Gano (9) after a field goal during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers punter Brad Nortman (8) congratulates kicker Graham Gano (9) after a field goal during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

NFL placekickers take a lot of flak from fans across the country for not being athletic. You can bet that criticism follows kickers into their own locker room and throughout the NFL season as they attempt to prove their worth as not only NFL kickers, but as true athletes on the field.

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Carolina Panthers kickers Graham Gano found out the hard way today that he is not likely to be announced as the NFL’s most athletic kicker anytime soon. Why you ask? Well, consider the fact that Gano failed to complete an American Ninja Warrior-esque obstacle course his son created.

Thankfully Gano laid out the entire obstacle course in a follow-up tweet:

At least Gano can be proud of the fact that he made it over the baby food boxes right?

The Carolina Panthers twitter account caught wind of their kicker failing to complete the obstacle course, and added this hilarious anecdote:

Stick to being a kicker Graham, but thanks for the laughs.

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