'13 OH K Andrew Gantz (UT w/o commit 1/31)

#101
#101
Now there will be a real competition at kicker with consequences for messing up PAT's and FG's. Go gettum Gantz!
 
#102
#102
pualsline said:
Is it a good thing to have the number of kickers on scholarship that we have?

1.)Palardy-appeared to be a top prospect, but hasn't turned out great
2.)Brodus-was a walk-on but given a scholarship recently
3.)George Bullock-broke his leg and was redshirted

potentially this kid could be a 4th kicker on scholarship. Is this wise?
Click to expand...

You forgot Matt Darr - punter. We could have 5 kickers on scholarship.:unsure:
 
#103
#103
"Just wait to be pretty surprised on signing day. We already got (MarQuez) North last night at wide receiver — that was a pretty big commitment — and coach (Butch) Jones is one of the best recruiters in the country. I think everyone's going to be pretty surprised with what happens on Wednesday, if everything lines up like it's supposed to be."

--247 quote from Gantz
 
  • Like
Reactions: 4 people
#106
#106
CJBlaze said:
I probably wouldn't hit many 30 yarders,but I wouldn't miss any extra points.
Click to expand...

An extra point is 20 yards...not too much difference really. Seriously, those that have never attempted to kick, really should. Not trying to make excuses, because a kicker with Palardy's talent should not be missing too many PAT's. Just saying, it's not NEARLY as easy as most people think.
 
#108
#108
onefesternation said:
An extra point is 20 yards...not too much difference really. Seriously, those that have never attempted to kick, really should. Not trying to make excuses, because a kicker with Palardy's talent should not be missing too many PAT's. Just saying, it's not NEARLY as easy as most people think.
Click to expand...

Actually it is...for a kicker. If you sort by percentages you have 38 kickers last year that didn't miss a single extra point. That's over 25% of the total kickers. Palardy was 90th out of 103 kickers ranked in percentages at 92.5%.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
#109
#109
Do we have a list of current walk ons anywhere? Would be curious to see those...I've read of two so far.
 
#110
#110
onefesternation said:
An extra point is 20 yards...not too much difference really. Seriously, those that have never attempted to kick, really should. Not trying to make excuses, because a kicker with Palardy's talent should not be missing too many PAT's. Just saying, it's not NEARLY as easy as most people think.
Click to expand...

Yes it is. We used to kick them all the time after baseball practice. It's like making a lay-up or a one foot putt. Shouldn't be missed but happens occasionally
 
#111
#111
FBtime said:
Actually it is...for a kicker. If you sort by percentages you have 38 kickers last year that didn't miss a single extra point. That's over 25% of the total kickers. Palardy was 90th out of 103 kickers ranked in percentages at 92.5%.
Click to expand...

That's for actual kickers. I meant for people that have not ever tried it before. And to the other guy, yeah, I can make most extra points too, probably a good 80% at least, I'd say. But how many of them would be blocked with a line in front of me? Almost all of them. You can say it's easy all you want, but fact of the matter is, there's not many people in this world that can kick like these guys do...even Palardy. Those that think it's easy for anybody to do probably think they can run a 4.4 40 too.
 
#112
#112
onefesternation said:
That's for actual kickers. I meant for people that have not ever tried it before. And to the other guy, yeah, I can make most extra points too, probably a good 80% at least, I'd say. But how many of them would be blocked with a line in front of me? Almost all of them. You can say it's easy all you want, but fact of the matter is, there's not many people in this world that can kick like these guys do...even Palardy. Those that think it's easy for anybody to do probably think they can run a 4.4 40 too.
Click to expand...

If you have kicked about 5000 extra points and field goals throughout your life between practice and games, you shouldn't miss an extra point unless it is blocked. These guys get to play major college football and are supposed to be the best of the best. Very frustrating to watch. Just because I can't dunk a basketball doesn't mean I can't complain when a 6'8" college basketball player botches one.
 
#113
#113
Nuctech777 said:
If you have kicked about 5000 extra points and field goals throughout your life between practice and games, you shouldn't miss an extra point unless it is blocked. These guys get to play major college football and are supposed to be the best of the best. Very frustrating to watch. Just because I can't dunk a basketball doesn't mean I can't complain when a 6'8" college basketball player botches one.
Click to expand...

You're missing my point. I agree with you that kickers at the D-1 level and above should make extra points. Palardy has sucked for what his talent level should be. I'm just saying about other people. We're basically in agreement here... By the way, I'm sure Palardy has kicked WAY more than 5000 extra points and field goals in his lifetime.
 
#114
#114
Andrew Gantz ‏@AGantz3

I don't care who calls.. I'm not changing my mind. #VFL #VolNation #GBO #GoVols #SEC

:dance2:
 
  • Like
Reactions: 5 people
#116
#116
Nice job by CBJ to pickup this kid and the long-snapper from Ohio. Both highly-respected at their specialties.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 people
#117
#117
OCIVol said:
Nice job by CBJ to pickup this kid and the long-snapper from Ohio. Both highly-respected at their specialties.
Click to expand...
Gotta think he tried to get them at Cincy too. Liking this "pipeline" if you will to recruits he went after at Cincy.
 
#118
#118
Good long snapper and good kicker so that's 2 out of the 3 needed to make FG's and PAT's.

Do we have a really good holder that won't be scared his hand will get kicked?

VFL...GBO!!!
 
#120
#120
onefesternation said:
An extra point is 20 yards...not too much difference really. Seriously, those that have never attempted to kick, really should. Not trying to make excuses, because a kicker with Palardy's talent should not be missing too many PAT's. Just saying, it's not NEARLY as easy as most people think.
Click to expand...

If you have been kicking for 4-6 year, it not that difficult. With kickers, it is almost all mental and timing. Some can do it, others can not.
 
#121
#121
onefesternation said:
You're missing my point. I agree with you that kickers at the D-1 level and above should make extra points. Palardy has sucked for what his talent level should be. I'm just saying about other people. We're basically in agreement here... By the way, I'm sure Palardy has kicked WAY more than 5000 extra points and field goals in his lifetime.
Click to expand...

His point is that, for a kicker, missing a PAT is like a golfer missing a one foot putt.

It shouldn't happen more than once or twice a career, at most. palardy was a cluster%&*k.
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.

VN Store



Back
Top