When Jeff Wolfert walked off the field at the Alamo Bowl, he thought it put an end to his college athletic career. But now the most accurate kicker in NCAA history is trying to make another splash, just not too big.

Its preparation, concentration and an explosion of precision.

Wolfert did it better than anyone in Missouri football history, but it's not his only skill.

"I think people don't understand how good of a diver Jeff was before he became a kicker," said Missouri swimming coach Brian Hoffer.

But after a freshman season in the water Wolfert walked away from the pool and walked-onto the football team.

"The first thing I thought was have you actually ever kicked a football in a competition before," said Missouri diving coach Jamie Sweeney.

"I can't say that we were too confident," said Hoffer.

Wolfert booted 59 career field goals and finished flawless on 185 career extra points.

"I text him and said you're right, I was wrong. Congratulations. I think you made the right choice," said Sweeney.

"This is a series of different performances. Getting to kick is just one opportunity," said Wolfert.

But now Wolfert has one final opportunity, this time in the pool. He's diving head first into the Big 12 championships.

"It was during winter break that coach Sweeney sent me a text message and asked if I wanted to help us beat Texas A&M," said Wolfert.

So after four years away from the water, Wolfert is walking back on the board.

"When I'm watching him practicing this past week it almost looks like he never stopped," said Sweeney.

"It's not quite like riding a bike, but I can get up on two wheels and keep pedaling away," said Wolfert.

Riding the bike includes going heels over head.

"I'm not saying I can come out here and win conference by any means. I want to come out here and place and I want to score some points for the team," said Wolfert.

Scoring isn't a problem, he racked up a school record 362 on points the football field. But came up dry when the NFL didn't invite him to the combine.

"It's unfortunate, but I'm moving on. I'll have a good pro day and we'll move on from there," said Wolfert.

But first, a final competition in the sport he credits with helping him kick.

"Being able to compete and make simple corrections when you're all out there alone," said Wolfert.

Still alone, only now he's doing flips isn't of making kicks. Wolfert is back to where it all began.

"I think it just sort of brought him full circle. We talked about it. It was a fun things to do," said Hoffer.

"Whether it's kicking a football or diving or playing basketball, I'm pretty sure he's an unbelievable athlete at no matter what he does," said Sweeney.

Wolfert says diving in the Big 12's isn't just a publicity stunt. But his teammates say they wouldn't mind if it brings more fans into the stands.

The Big 12 diving championships are this weekend at the Mizzou Aquatic Center.

Wolfert first dives on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in the 1 meter prelims.