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Rodrigo Blankenship
Posted on 8/23/16 at 11:55 am
Posted on 8/23/16 at 11:55 am
Saw he was a pretty highly recruited kicker coming out of high school but haven't heard much about him since. Anyone have updates?
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Posted on 8/23/16 at 12:14 pm to olddawg26
Is he the one who wears coke bottle thick glasses?
Posted on 8/23/16 at 12:18 pm to gulfportdawg
yeah. looks like bubbles from TPB
Posted on 8/23/16 at 12:19 pm to olddawg26
He's had a couple nagging injuries, but I think him and Ham are interchangeable right now. Not really sure who to expect to be honest. If I had to guess, I would say Ham will take the first FG attempt of the season, but expect RB to kick some as well.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 12:23 pm to olddawg26
Haven't heard anything (good or bad) but he may not even be the starting kicker. Could easily be William Ham.
We also don't know who the punter will be. Based on what I've read, it sounds like Marshall Long has been more consistent but doesn't have the hang-time Ramsey has. Ramsey also adds a passing possibility to the punt formation that opposing coaches would always have to consider.
My guess is that all 4 kickers will see the field this year at some point in time.
We also don't know who the punter will be. Based on what I've read, it sounds like Marshall Long has been more consistent but doesn't have the hang-time Ramsey has. Ramsey also adds a passing possibility to the punt formation that opposing coaches would always have to consider.
My guess is that all 4 kickers will see the field this year at some point in time.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 12:26 pm to Fats
isn't ham the one that kicked a FG into the snappers butt at G-Day? Granted that was a one time thing, but sure didn't inspire confidence.
I thought the walkon Wassen that decided on us over bama was supposed to be in the mix, anyone heard about him?
I thought the walkon Wassen that decided on us over bama was supposed to be in the mix, anyone heard about him?
Posted on 8/23/16 at 12:31 pm to WG_Dawg
I noticed that although Blankenship made some kicks on G day, they were low line drives. That could be a problem.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:16 pm to olddawg26
This kid sucks arse fwiw
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:20 pm to rockchlkjayhku11
I don't understand that. How does someone get a scholarship for kicking and not be able to kick? Its not like the goals get smaller or something, the competition level never changes for kicking a field goal, just the pressure.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:25 pm to olddawg26
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How does someone get a scholarship for kicking and not be able to kick? Its not like the goals get smaller or something, the competition level never changes for kicking a field goal, just the pressure.
I saw on the MSB that r.aguayo from FSU, that kicker who was an all american for basically his whole career and 2nd round pick, is barely hanging on to a roster spot. Been missing all over the place in practice and preseason games.
Sometimes kickers just dont' adjust well to the extra pressure I guess? Who knows.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:30 pm to olddawg26
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olarship for kicking and not be able to kick? Its not like the goals get smaller or something
Except they do by about 5 feet
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:34 pm to djsdawg
And the line you kick its over grows a good bit.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:36 pm to djsdawg
Oh. I thought college and highschool goal posts were the same. Still, accuracy should be a trait schools look for regardless of goal size.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:38 pm to WG_Dawg
Is there a tee versus no-tee thing between high-school and college?
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:40 pm to Broncothor
Yes, you get to use a 1" tee in hs but kick off the ground in college. Makes a difference.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:43 pm to IT_Dawg
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I think him and Ham are interchangeable
Please tell me you are not a Georgia graduate.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:45 pm to Dawgman77
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Yes, you get to use a 1" tee in hs but kick off the ground in college. Makes a difference.
Surely schools check out your off the ground kicks before giving out a scholarship?
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:50 pm to WG_Dawg
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:57 pm to Cobb Dawg
Not one of you Atlanta motherfrickers could throw me an upvote on the Elvis at Six Feet Under comment? 
Posted on 8/23/16 at 2:15 pm to Whiznot
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Please tell me you are not a Georgia graduate
You are not a Georgia graduate
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