BNET Business Dictionary
Business Definition for: Kicker
- an addition to a standard security that makes it more attractive, for example, options and warrants
- See also Sweetener
Wiktionary Definition for: Kicker
- sports One who takes kicks.
- nautical The kicking strap.
- colloquial That which is particularly difficult or troublesome.
- financial An enticement for investors, e.g. warranty added to the investment contract.
- informal A statements that amplifies self evidency of truth.
- Ex:* The '''kicker''' is that he wants all this tomorrow.
Additional Resources
- Sugar Bowl kickers' profiles The Amazing Janikowski Seminole's kicker
- "I saw him play pool one day, and he's amazing. He was doing these shots ... he's a great athlete." --- FLORIDA STATE FULLBACK DAN KENDRA, speaking of kicker Sebastian Janikowski --- The Associated Press The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS --- Kicker...
- Research articles 2000-01-02
- Chiefs may draft kicker in middle rounds
- Nate Kaeding could be third-round pick as kicker Please see CHIEFS, Page 3C Continued from Page 1C Chiefs: Stenerud pushing to draft Iowa kicker By Rick Dean THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL KANSAS CITY, Mo. --- Trying to decide...
- Research articles 2004-04-23
- Top kicker could get early call
- There's virtually no question that Mike Nugent will be the first kicker selected in this weekend's NFL draft. He's also projected to be the first Ohio State player off the board. That speaks volumes for Nugent's credentials. A kicker being the first player selected from a perennial football...
- Research articles 2005-04-22
- Cowboys ink ex-Colts kicker Vanderjagt
- IRVING, United States AFP — The Dallas Cowboys, who snatched up Terrell Owens after he was banished by Philadelphia, inked kicker Mike Vanderjagt, who was dropped by the Indianapolis Colts. Vanderjagt, the most accurate kicker in National Football League history, signed a three-year contract with the Cowboys. Vanderjagt,...
- Research articles 2006-03-23
- NFL Cowboys give the boot to kicker Vanderjagt
- DALLAS, United States AFP — Mike Vanderjagt, the most accurate kicker in National Football League history, was released by the Dallas Cowboys here after coach Bill Parcells said he was concerned about him. The 36-year-old kicker made 13-of-18 field goals this season but missed two against Indianapolis in a 21-14...
- Research articles 2006-11-27
- The other kicker in the big game
- The kicker really is a great story at this Super Bowl. No, we're not talking about Adam Vinatieri, the Indianapolis Colts' two-time Pro Bowler who is making the fifth Super Bowl appearance of his 11-year career. Sure, he has built an incredible resume in the NFL's Roman-numeraled title games...
- Research articles 2007-02-02
- Scottish kicker Tynes the knot with Giants
- NEW YORK AFP — Scottish kicker Lawrence Tynes was traded by the Kansas City Chiefs to the New York Giants for a draft pick, the National Football League clubs announced on Tuesday. The Giants, whose lost selection in next year's NFL Draft will depend upon Tynes' performance with the...
- Research articles 2007-05-22
- Falcons call on veteran kicker Andersen
- ATLANTA, United States AFP — The Atlanta Falcons on Monday signed veteran kicker Morten Andersen and waived kicker Matt Prater. Andersen, who will be entering his 25th year in the National Football League, will be spending his eighth season with the Falcons. He is the Falcons' career scoring leader...
- Research articles 2007-09-17
- Danish NFL kicker Andersen hits point milestone
- CHARLOTTE, United States AFP — Danish kicker Morten Andersen of the Atlanta Falcons became the first National Football League player to reach the 2,500-point career scoring milestone on Sunday. The 45-year-old kicker from Copenhagen reached the mark by kicking a 36-yard field goal with 3:24 remaining in the second...
- Research articles 2007-11-11
- Family issues beset kicker
- Surfing the Web Recommended reading: Tynes' trying times On the morning of Masters Sunday, one of the top Google hits was a story about an NFL kicker and his brother. An ESPN story on New York Giants kicker...
- Research articles 2008-04-14
- College Football: Miami-Ohio kicker suspended.
- Oxford, OH, Sep 5, 2003 The Sports Network via COMTEX MiamiOhio head football coach Terry Hoeppner suspended kicker Jared Parseghian on Friday after he was charged with two counts of theft. Parseghian is accused of taking a street sign and artwork...
- Research articles 2003-09-05
- NFL Football: Panthers' kicker Kasay undergoes surgery.
- Sep 20, 2002 The Sports Network via COMTEX Charlotte, NC Sports Network - Carolina Panthers kicker John Kasay will be sidelined for the next six to eight weeks after having hernia surgery on Friday. According to team spokesperson Charlie Dayton,...
- Research articles 2002-09-20
- NFL Football: Panthers waive kicker Hilbert, sign Graham.
- Sep 27, 2002 The Sports Network via COMTEX Charlotte, NC Sports Network - The Carolina Panthers released kicker Jon Hilbert on Friday and agreed to terms with kicker Shayne Graham. "We did not see the progress this week in practice...
- Research articles 2002-09-27
- NFL Football: Steelers place kicker Peterson on IR.
- Nov 19, 2002 The Sports Network via COMTEX Pittsburgh, PA Sports Network - The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed kicker Todd Peterson on injured reserve. Peterson suffered a broken rib against the Titans on Sunday making a tackle. Peterson, in his...
- Research articles 2002-11-19
- NFL Football: Steelers place kicker Peterson on IR; sign Reed and Jones.
- Nov 19, 2002 The Sports Network via COMTEX Pittsburgh, PA Sports Network - The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed kicker Todd Peterson on injured reserve. Peterson suffered a broken rib against the Titans on Sunday making a tackle. Peterson, in his...
- Research articles 2002-11-20
- NFL Football: Redskins sign kicker Cortez.
- Dec 2, 2002 The Sports Network via COMTEX Ashburn, VA Sports Network - The Washington Redskins signed kicker Jose Cortez and released kicker James Tuthill on Monday. San Francisco 49ers head coach Steve Mariucci decided to cut Cortez last week...
- Research articles 2002-12-03
- NFL Football: Jaguars sign another new kicker.
- Dec 4, 2002 The Sports Network via COMTEX Jacksonville, FL Sports Network - The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Danny Boyd on Wednesday to take over their place-kicking duties. Boyd is the fourth kicker that the Jaguars have had this season. Boyd,...
- Research articles 2002-12-04
- NFL Football: Chargers cut kicker Wade Richey.
- Dec 2, 2002 The Sports Network via COMTEX San Diego, CA Sports Network - The San Diego Chargers cut kicker Wade Richey on Monday. The move came a day after he sent a kickoff out of bounds. Richey, who was...
- Research articles 2002-12-03
- NFL Football: Chiefs' kicker Andersen placed on IR.
- Dec 17, 2002 The Sports Network via COMTEX Kansas City, MO Sports Network - Kansas City kicker Morten Andersen was placed on injured reserve Tuesday ending a streak of 248 consecutive games played. Andersen's streak ends 34 short of Jim...
- Research articles 2002-12-17
- Dolphins sign kicker Bill Gramatica
- MIAMI, United States AFP — The Miami Dolphins have signed kicker Bill Gramatica, the National Football League team said. The younger brother of Tampa Bay Buccaneers placekicker Martin Gramatica, Bill Gramatica played the last three seasons for the Arizona Cardinals but signed with the New York Giants as a...
- Research articles 2004-11-06
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