Transfer kicker N
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I am a huge fan of bringing people in to create competition. Rhule is showing he is not afraid to do that.
I still have reservations about Foley leading this group. 1 guy performing below expectations is one thing, but lack of measurable success throughout, including the return specialists , is a possible concern.
Nebraska hasn't had solid special teams in a bit. I don't place it solely on Foley. The return game last season was by design, in my opinion. I think that Rhule was being conservative, especially in the punt game, make sure the the ball was secure and not put the defense in a bad spot with a turnover on your side of the field.
I think the increased athletism will start to show up on special teams. Plus, Koch should awesome, and Barney is electric.
I agree on the punt return. The kickers were inconsistent and you can criticize Foley for that But we blocked punts blocked field goals ran fakes out of both Foley is also responsible for calling all that all n all it was our best special teams in years.hopefully the kicking game becomes mor consistent.So let’s see how year two sakes out. .
This is VERY good news, that’s one area that we needed improvement and now. Hopefully this development leads to more consistency and success.
What does that rating mean? Is it equivalent to a 5* from the other recruiting services for the other positions?
It doesn't mean a whole lot in the overall scheme. We had a punter at our HS that went to this dude's camps and was rated 5* and walked on at Texas Tech. Then left after 2 seasons having never punted and is now at Arkansas State.
Our kicking has sucked donkey cocks for so long. Used to be a source of pride. Would great to have a new Foltz or Henery to win a game or two
If you watch old games of Kris, the announcers are always laughing about how easily he made kicks. Huge leg on that kid.
Love this pickup on so many levels. We have last years starter in Alvano. Was Rhule satisfied? No. Brings in a walk-on who I believe was possibly the best fg kicker in NJ. But does he stop there? No.
Recruiting over, or at least trying to recruit over, players currently on our roster is critical to getting out of this funk. I think too many former coaches were content with what they had.
Recruiting over, or at least trying to recruit over, players currently on our roster is critical to getting out of this funk. I think too many former coaches were content with what they had.
Yep, John Cook has been doing this successfully for years. "Recruit X is coming to take your job, how are you gonna respond?"
Hell, I think we churned out around eight NFL kickers and punters over a 15-20 year span. We used to have an excellent kicking game.
Kicker is the most underrated position on the field. If you have a guy that reliably gives you 3 points you will win many more close games. When NU had elite kickers it was a difference in the outcome of many games. Heck, KC won the Super Bowl because of a great kicker named Harrison Butker.