The Big Ten have created a new annual trophy

[Scarlet_Scourge]

I think Grant has a very good chance to win this one.

 

[srru86]

Go Grant!

 

[Abro1975]

Johnny Roger's epic game against Oklahoma, is one of my biggest CFB memories from decades ago.

 

[knightfan7]

First thought is Grant or Likely (Md)

 

[RU Husky]

I was at the 1972 Orange Bowl to watch the great Johnny Rodgers return a 77 yard punt for a TD in #1 ranked Nebraska's humbling of Bear Bryant's #2 ranked Alabama, 38-6. It was pure magic.

Grant deserves it.

 

[RUwoz]

Most are saying it will be Likely from Maryland, hope Grant can take one back this week

 

[straighttalkexpress]

Grant is a slam dunk

 

[mdk02]

I think it's very close between them. What I wonder, having not watched Maryland, is the extent to which KO's are squibbed or kicked directionally to keep them away from Likely.

 

[RURM85]

Grant is a slam dunk

Combining kickoffs and punts, Likely has better yardage. Grant is not a slam dunk

 

[Knight Shift]

Grant is a slam dunk

In other words, Grant is Likely?

 

[DJ Spanky]

Given how many teams now kick away from Grant, he's gotta be very high on the list for that award.

 

[Knight Shift]

Maybe Likely and Grant will put on a clinic Saturday. The only scoring will be on kickoff and punt returns.

 

[ScarletDave]

Both teams should make a handshake agreement to not kick it away from the returners this game, and let them have a true battle out there for this one.

 

[RUJohnny99]

Grant has two B10 ST POTW honors (9/14 & 11/9). Likely has one (11/2). Chesson from Michigan is the only other one for returns (10/12). The rest are punters & kickers.

 

[knightfan7]

Given how many teams now kick away from Grant, he's gotta be very high on the list for that award.

Don't know for sure but looking at stats 70% of RU's kickoffs are returned, Maryland is at 66%. RU does a better job covering kicks going by average returns, Maryland and RU are fairly close in Punt Return average.

Weather, especially wind could have a big factor.

 

[RUich]

So, many are taking it for GRANTed it will most likely be likely?[winking]

 

[Shimmy24]

J. Grant: 25.1 yards per kick return,15.2 per punt return, 4 total return TDs

W. Likely: 22.5 yards per kick return, 17.7 per punt return, 3 total return TDs

Might come down to this weekend!

 

[RUTrack94]

I think Grant has a very good chance to win this one.

Let's see if he can take one of his ten chances this week to the house ...

 

[RUtrumpet92_rivals498139]

Combining kickoffs and punts, Likely has better yardage. Grant is not a slam dunk

Watch us slow down Maryland and force turnovers, giving reduced return opportunities to Grant, while punting often.

I heard Likely was banged up last week. Is he definitely playing against us?

 

[RURM85]

Watch us slow down Maryland and force turnovers, giving reduced return opportunities to Grant, while punting often.

I heard Likely was banged up last week. Is he definitely playing against us?

Saw the Indiana - Maryland game after getting back from West Point. Likely hurt his ankle IIRC and left mid-way. I read he didn't practice on Tuesday and they're evaluating him day-to-day, so no idea if he plays against us.

 

[Shimmy24]

Watch us slow down Maryland and force turnovers, giving reduced return opportunities to Grant, while punting often.

I heard Likely was banged up last week. Is he definitely playing against us?

TBD. He played CB (his natural position), WR, and returned kicks last week.

 

[DJ Spanky]

TBD. He played CB (his natural position), WR, and returned kicks last week.

What's the latest? I heard he may not play - any idea what his injury is?