no punter thread?

squeezebox_1

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Yeah Kirk mentioned it's about consistency, I don't think he will be Taylor by any means, but it will be ok. Much more worried about Buhr than the punters.
 
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HawksRule73

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Was it the 2020 game against Wisconsin where Tory whiffed on the punt and then he kicked it off the ground like 50 yards, but then got a penalty for an illegal kick? Good times!
 

nu2u

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More concerned about the PK. Not downplaying the importance of punting but close games are a hallmark under Ferentz. We all remember the game changing and game winning FGs against ranked teams and rivals. Hope we have a clutch kicker because will likely need one this season.
 
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uihawk82

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Yeah Kirk mentioned it's about consistency, I don't think he will be Taylor by any means, but it will be ok. Much more worried about Buhr than the punters.
Yep, any coach will take a 40+ yard avg and really good hang time. Kick from your own 30 and it goes 42 yards with a fair catch then your opponent is on their 28.

The pros like the hang time because there are just some many good returners there that a big return is always possible
 
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uihawk82

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More concerned about the PK. Not downplaying the importance of punting but close games are a hallmark under Ferentz. We all remember the game changing and game winning FGs against ranked teams and rivals. Hope we have a clutch kicker because will likely need one this season.
Correct, a 40 yard avg punter with mostly fair catches is find, missing a lot of FGs is not fine
 
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BunchofAholes

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More concerned about the PK. Not downplaying the importance of punting but close games are a hallmark under Ferentz. We all remember the game changing and game winning FGs against ranked teams and rivals. Hope we have a clutch kicker because will likely need one EVERY season.
FIFY
 
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