Can we get some love for McAtamney? 13 straight touchbacks!

[RU848789]

The guy may have lost his starting PK job (and 12-18 wasn't terrible, although Patel is looking pretty good so far), but he's still contributing hugely to the team with his kickoffs. I can't recall ever having a kicker putting more than an occasional kick into the endzone, let alone 13 touchbacks in a row, many of which went out of the endzone. Huge.

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

Agreed.. has taken way too long to find someone who can do that for us.

 

[goru7]

The guy may have lost his starting PK job (and 12-18 wasn't terrible, although Patel is looking pretty good so far), but he's still contributing hugely to the team with his kickoffs. I can't recall ever having a kicker putting more than an occasional kick into the endzone, let alone 13 touchbacks in a row, many of which went out of the endzone. Huge.

We have not had a weapon like him. Huge for our defense that the offense is never starting a drive past the 25. He has been sensational. Jude kicking off and Patel as PK is an excellent tandem. Something other schools have had but I think it is the first time I remember Rutgers having both. Just thrilled and excited by what that allows the defense to do this year.

 

[RUPete]

He has been great and it’s good to know that God forbid there is an injury to Jai that you have an experienced guy who can kick XPs and FGs.

 

[Kbee3]

The guy may have lost his starting PK job (and 12-18 wasn't terrible, although Patel is looking pretty good so far), but he's still contributing hugely to the team with his kickoffs. I can't recall ever having a kicker putting more than an occasional kick into the endzone, let alone 13 touchbacks in a row, many of which went out of the endzone. Huge.

So true.

 

[Bill 86]

It's impressive, but let's see if he can keep that going when it's less humid. Balls tend to stay afloat better/longer with himidity.

 

[Tango Two]

Less chance for an injury by kicking it out of the end zone

 

[RUPete]

It's impressive, but let's see if he can keep that going when it's less humid. Balls tend to stay afloat better/longer with himidity.

Holy crap, Bill 86 makes an appearance. Anyway, he had shown that he has a big leg going back to last year. Accuracy was his issue.

 

[RU848789]

It's impressive, but let's see if he can keep that going when it's less humid. Balls tend to stay afloat better/longer with himidity.

Skeptical on humidity affecting ball flight...

 

[Bill 86]

Skeptical on humidity affecting ball flight...

See baseball, it matters.

 

[RutgersDom]

The guy may have lost his starting PK job (and 12-18 wasn't terrible, although Patel is looking pretty good so far), but he's still contributing hugely to the team with his kickoffs. I can't recall ever having a kicker putting more than an occasional kick into the endzone, let alone 13 touchbacks in a row, many of which went out of the endzone. Huge.

Breath of fresh air. I scream “way to go Jude” after everyone as loud as I can. My kids shake their heads. Love it!

 

[newwavedave1]

Kicking game is strength.

 

[WhiteBus]

I don't think anyone is ignoring this kids ability and success. Plenty of positive comments after last week's game. Go RU.

 

[tico brown]

The guy may have lost his starting PK job (and 12-18 wasn't terrible, although Patel is looking pretty good so far), but he's still contributing hugely to the team with his kickoffs. I can't recall ever having a kicker putting more than an occasional kick into the endzone, let alone 13 touchbacks in a row, many of which went out of the endzone. Huge.

Agreed. Keep it going.

 

[G- RUnit]

He’s a weapon we’ve never had!
He’s been great.

Patel was awesome.

Nice two-headed kicking monster.

 

[e5fdny]

It’s like having a young Brad Daluiso out there.

 

[sct1111]

Kid hits bombs.