I Really like our kicking game . . . .

[The-Hack]

No stats to back it up . . . . I think UKErik and others have posted some stats, but just casually watching, we seem competent in all areas of kicking. Maybe the most solid we've been since '06-'08.

When we do not kick the ball through the end-zone on kickoffs, we seem to be putting it in the corner either just inside or outside the endzone, allowing the coverage to converge more quickly.

Our field goal kicker is going to win a close game or two for us, this year. He's one of the best in the country.

And punting seems pretty solid, with solid coverage.

Was it Frank Beamer who said kicking/special team play is at least one-third of the battle?

 

[vhcat70]

McKinnis started shaky but coming on. Think the FR will turn out good to top shelf.

 

[lex cath]

I've been impressed with our entire special teams this year, leaps and bounds since last

 

[anon_7tbtqcx308nxh]

No stats to back it up . . . . I think UKErik and others have posted some stats, but just casually watching, we seem competent in all areas of kicking. Maybe the most solid we've been since '06-'08.

When we do not kick the ball through the end-zone on kickoffs, we seem to be putting it in the corner either just inside or outside the endzone, allowing the coverage to converge more quickly.

Our field goal kicker is going to win a close game or two for us, this year. He's one of the best in the country.

And punting seems pretty solid, with solid coverage.

Was it Frank Beamer who said kicking/special team play is at least one-third of the battle?

Let me help you out...

Punting comparison to entire SEC
Punting comparison game-by-game
Place kicking
Coverage, kicking, and return units (FEI ranked 43rd)
Coverage, kicking, and return units (SP+ ranked 44th and you have to scroll to the bottom)

 

[bigblueinsanity_rivals250340]

Since stoops defensive takeover, we've looked the part of a competent football team. Complete 180° turnaround on defense, which is having a huge impact on the other phases of the game.

 

[ulismyman]

Are you watching the same punter i am??? Line drives of 38 yards arent good punts

 

[vhcat70]

Are you watching the same punter i am??? Line drives of 38 yards arent good punts

UK - McKinnis - is 8th in SEC net punting yards & less than 4 yds/punt behind leader. Give it a rest.

 

[The-Hack]

Ahem, ahem . . . . "Our field goal kicker is going to win a close game or two for us, this year. He's one of the best in the best in the country."

I guess I'm proof of what a blind hog can accomplish!!!

 

[ukats22]

Our punting must improve.

Warm ups are shakey at best. Coverage has been solid but they don't have far to run.

Dave