OrangeFBfan Posted September 15, 2010 Report Posted September 15, 2010 Coming of a 1-point loss to Friendswood 2-weeks ago, and having missed 3 extra point attempts (2-point conversions). Will Hooks let the young kicker for the 'Stangs try his hand at some traditional extra-point attempts this Friday evening against the visiting Jasper Bulldogs? I’d like to see it. What are your thoughts Mustang FANS?! :)
Gabe Posted September 15, 2010 Report Posted September 15, 2010 Need to find someone. Can't rely on 2 point tries rest of the year
AggiesAreWe Posted September 15, 2010 Report Posted September 15, 2010 I agree. Silsbee is in the same boat.
GUNHO Posted September 15, 2010 Report Posted September 15, 2010 I know the kicker is being worked with.If Dan thinks he is not ready I don't see him throwing him out there.I beleive that is why he went for two when we played FW.
venom33 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Posted September 15, 2010 the kicker is my son. he did kickoffs and punted last year. this is his first year to attempt fg's and xp's. he came in late this year and "kicker" has been working with him since week 1. hes a good athlete and has a strong leg, he just needs fine tune a few things, adjust, and let the nerves go. hes been working his tail off and will be ready when the coaches give him the nod.
Gabe Posted September 15, 2010 Report Posted September 15, 2010 [quote name="venom33" post="848141" timestamp="1284583103"]the kicker is my son. he did kickoffs and punted last year. this is his first year to attempt fg's and xp's. he came in late this year and "kicker" has been working with him since week 1. hes a good athlete and has a strong leg, he just needs fine tune a few things, adjust, and let the nerves go. hes been working his tail off and will be ready when the coaches give him the nod.[/quote]He will get it figured out. Kicking is a lonely place sometimes. I know I couldn't do it
AggiesAreWe Posted September 15, 2010 Report Posted September 15, 2010 [quote name="Gabe" post="848157" timestamp="1284584353"][quote author=venom33 link=topic=73015.msg848141#msg848141 date=1284583103]the kicker is my son. he did kickoffs and punted last year. this is his first year to attempt fg's and xp's. he came in late this year and "kicker" has been working with him since week 1. hes a good athlete and has a strong leg, he just needs fine tune a few things, adjust, and let the nerves go. hes been working his tail off and will be ready when the coaches give him the nod.[/quote]He will get it figured out. Kicking is a lonely place sometimes. [b]I know I couldn't do it[/b][/quote]There's a lot of things you can't do, Gabe. ;D
OrangeFBfan Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Posted September 15, 2010 [quote name="venom33" post="848141" timestamp="1284583103"]the kicker is my son. he did kickoffs and punted last year. this is his first year to attempt fg's and xp's. he came in late this year and "kicker" has been working with him since week 1. hes a good athlete and has a strong leg, he just needs fine tune a few things, adjust, and let the nerves go. hes been working his tail off and will be ready when the coaches give him the nod.[/quote]Good news! Can't wait for Hooks to let the kid do his thing! ;D
skipper Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 i do belive he is ready,and hooks will let him do it friday night.after he makes his first XP he will jump for joy I KNOW HE CAN DO IT BEEN WATCHING HIM (GOOD LUCK YOUNG MAN )we all are pulling for you
orangecoog Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 The kid will learn and improve. I am rooting for him.
Gasilla Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 I've been told the kid has all the tools... Just needs to make it mechanical instead of mental...
paintballove Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 Any WOS fans remember the name "Raul Ponce" ? The kid who knocked you guys out of playoffs in '05 from Huffman. ;) One heck of a kicker. How long was the FG that won the game? That was a GOOD game, though. ;D
GUNHO Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 [quote name="paintballove" post="848385" timestamp="1284613502"]Any WOS fans remember the name "Raul Ponce" ? The kid who knocked you guys out of playoffs in '05 from Huffman. ;) One heck of a kicker. How long was the FG that won the game? That was a GOOD game, though. ;D[/quote]You would think that someone to bring up history, they would get the facts right ;D.It was '04.Your right it was a good game and just shows the importance of a good kicker.
justafan1 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 Being a kicker is a long frustruting lonely road. I hope they keep giving him opportunities and one day it will just click. Good luck.
WeedBegone Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 Message to those sitting in the stands. While the absolute pressure is put on the kicker---- we must also remember it takes a good snap and a good hold to give the kicker the opportunity to do his thing. HS teams really need to work and practice on this aspect of the game. Practicing kicking is often done on the side and really needs to practiced in a real time environment. My nephew was a deep snapper at Baytown Lee when they were playing pretty well. He said in the middle of practice scrimmage when nobody would expect it the coaches would blow the whistle and holler ----field goal team --and they had 30 seconds to assemble and get it through the uprights. I thought this was a great idea. It can make the difference in the outcome of a game.
StangMom Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 I can not imagine the pressure he feels out there. With him on the field getting ready to kick, I could literally feel my body get all tense and nervous for him! I imagine it is very different from kicking by yourself on the sidelines and not having those big heavy boys charging at you! I know the boy has been doing some good things at practice. I hope he is able to concentrate and keep it up at the game. I have faith in him and hope lots of fans do too. GO MUSTANGS!!!!
GUNHO Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 [quote name="WeedBegone" post="848485" timestamp="1284652174"]Message to those sitting in the stands. While the absolute pressure is put on the kicker---- we must also remember it takes a good snap and a good hold to give the kicker the opportunity to do his thing. HS teams really need to work and practice on this aspect of the game. Practicing kicking is often done on the side and really needs to practiced in a real time environment. My nephew was a deep snapper at Baytown Lee when they were playing pretty well. He said in the middle of practice scrimmage when nobody would expect it the coaches would blow the whistle and holler ----field goal team --and they had 30 seconds to assemble and get it through the uprights. I thought this was a great idea. It can make the difference in the outcome of a game. [/quote]This is so true.A lot of other things have to happen right, even before the kick is attempted.
hipster Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 How can this happen year and year out. What are they doing during the offseason!!! This should not be a problem at a school with as good as coaching as they have.
StangMom Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 I think our kicking game has been severely overlooked in the recent years and should be given more attention than it is given. The kicking game could have helped us drastically in a few playoff games!
justafan1 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 I can tell you that the kicking game being overlooked and not practiced enough is a problem in almost every school. How many schools out there would love to have a kid who can hit 40-45 yard FG's and punt between 50-60 yards and kickoff between 50-60 yards,but only practice about 5 FG's in practice, 5 punts in practice and a couple of kickoffs?
GUNHO Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 [quote name="Justafan1" post="848544" timestamp="1284658880"]I can tell you that the kicking game being overlooked and not practiced enough is a problem in almost every school. How many schools out there would love to have a kid who can hit 40-45 yard FG's and punt between 50-60 yards and kickoff between 50-60 yards,but only practice about 5 FG's in practice, 5 punts in practice and a couple of kickoffs? [/quote]I agree but 50 to 60 yard punts are a little much for high school.I think most are in the mid 40s for a good punt.JMO.
justafan1 Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 The numbers I posted are not for the WOS kicker I have not idea what this young man can or is doing. I should have made that clear in the previous post. The 50-60 yard punts are not based on anything, but I have seen this year a High School punter who can stand on the 50 yard line and punt the ball to the endzone consistantly.
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