Chris Hickman
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Man we've been spoiled over the years by great kickers and punters sometimes from the walk on ranks. We HAVE to find better players at those spots. I get it that Pickering's been injured but man. One would think that a kid would see an opportunity here to make it big.
Placekicker, more than any other position (my opinion), is the most reliant on the mental aspect. Being out for +/- 2 months and then upon his return he is immediately expected to "return to normal" without the benefit of practice and repetition is placing a lot of pressure on his mentality. Pickering was solid enough last year, and I think he is the same next year things are back to normal. This year may still be a crapshoot.
I also believe his absence absolutely changed the way the team played once they were in fg range. I think it made them play tight, knowing they always had to score a touchdown instead of knowing that at least have 3. Forced Coach Frost to alter his play calling as well.
I asked if Hickman played and how he looked. Someone replied that he didn’t play to which you said
“Shocker. If anything, Frost has been consistent in making puzzling personnel decisions.”
Were you not referring to Hickmans move?
They have the big TE transfer from Rutgers that will enter the mix next year. He could be special.