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Is that what Shaggy's percentage was? If so, that is pretty solid, but I don't think he had much hope outside of 40.Quote:
Originally Posted by theshadow
Any kicker that gives you 75% in college is a solid kicker I think. Of course, when those misses happen sometimes matters.
true he kicked 75%... but look at the average field position from all of those kicks...Quote:
Originally Posted by LindenCy
his longest kick of his senior year, i think, happened at the iowa game.
-keep.
That's why I said inside 40, I don't think he was automatic over 35.
Shaggy was 82% for his career inside 40 yards, and 7-17 (41%) from 40+.
Comparing to 2007-only stats around the league...
2007 TOTALS, Big 12 Conference (minus ISU):
Inside 40 yards: 120-148 (81%)
40+ yards: 39-77 (51%)
Baylor - 4-8 (50%) inside 40, 2-6 (33%) from 40+
Colorado - 7-11 (64%); 8-12 (67%)
Kansas - 16-20 (80%); 2-6 (33%)
Kansas State - 18-19 (95%); 4-9 (44%)
Missouri - 17-18 (94%); 4-7 (57%)
Nebraska - 8-8; 1-1 [Two different kickers, one inside 40 and one outside]
Oklahoma - 10-12 (83%); 3-3
Oklahoma State - 10-13 (77%); 0-5
Texas - 10-12 (83%); 8-10 (80%)
Texas A&M - 13-17 (77%); 2-8 (25%)
Texas Tech - 7-10 (70%); 5-10 (50%)
To those of you who are lamenting about the great kickers of yesteryear, remember this:
The goal posts were much wider then. And in the college game, they never moved in the hash marks when they narrowed the goal posts.
It's actually harder to kick a field goal in college than it is in the NFL.
Shaggy was a very respectable college kicker. His problem was that, aside from the Iowa game, he missed at the most inopportune times. Unfortunately, those are the ones people remember.
You got that right. But, Shaggy will always be remembered for personally beating EIU!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ajk4st8
Thanks for the stats. Honestly, I was never really that down on Shaggy, but there were some heartbreaking misses. When he was off, he seemed to really be off. Honestly, if we had a more potent offense, no one would have been complaining about his kicking. He was solid. We should be driving inside the 20 more regularly I hope.Quote:
Originally Posted by theshadow
I know some people have mentioned kickoffs, but that is a different story. I wasn't focusing on that.
College goal postsQuote:
Originally Posted by usedcarguy
18'6" until 1958
23'4" from 1959-90
18'6" from 1991-present
College hashmarks
53'4" until 1992
40'0" from 1993-present
NFL goal posts: 18'6"
NFL hashmarks: 18'6"
(No angles...just straight ahead should do the trick)
I don't think that's what most will remember him for.Quote:
Originally Posted by jay moe
Who gives a **** about the dimesions, if you are recruited to kick the ball, then kick the ******* ball. I am sick of hearing about him only being a freeshman. You should always expect the best out of yourself. I don't donate for a kicker to try!!!!:skeptical:
1991???Quote:
Originally Posted by theshadow
Man, the years sure go by awful fast. :confused:
I don't blame shaggy for either of the two big kicks he missed. A) there was no way he should have been in that position anyway and B) at least get the ball to the center of the field and don't run a short side option to run the clock down...Quote:
Originally Posted by LindenCy
Very true. But missing clutch kicks inside 30 yards is killer.
Coach Mac love to take the foot off the throttle and try not to lose.
a 30 yard kick from the hash is WAY harder than a 45 yarder straight on.Quote:
Originally Posted by ajk4st8