Williams Blog: Reynolds doing well, other football notes

Some football tidbits for everyone this evening...

Williams Blog: Reynolds doing well, other football notes | Cyclone Fanatic

Ohhhhhhhhh, I see what you did there.

I've heard there's also some work being done to find an immediate replacement for Brandtner. You might wanna get confirmation on that next blog. That is a huge position to fill...possibly the most important IMO

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Originally Posted by Cybyassociation

I've heard there's also some work being done to find an immediate replacement for Brandtner. You might wanna get confirmation on that next blog. That is a huge position to fill...possibly the most important IMO

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Agreed. IMO, Brandtner is tied w/Jesse Smith and Reggie Stephens for biggest loss. He got us out of a few tight spots over the years.

However, it seems like for the past decade that punter was one position where whenever we lose a great player, the next guy is just as good. I remember being worried about losing Blankenship too.

I believe Vander Kamp is coming in to be our new punter.

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Originally Posted by Clones21

I believe Vander Kamp is coming in to be our new punter.

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yes hence the reason the poster said we need someone in the meantime....while VK develops

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Originally Posted by dinger

yes hence the reason the poster said we need someone in the meantime....while VK develops

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Maybe hes so good he doesnt need to develop:jimlad:

The tidbits are so tantalizing C Willy can't wait for the main coarse.

Vanderkamp is going to be the punter next year, by default.

Is Guyer in the mix for punter?

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Originally Posted by MaxPower57

Is Guyer in the mix for punter?

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It would not surprise me in the slightest if he was.

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Originally Posted by nickcyv

Vanderkamp is going to be the punter next year, by default.

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By default? Why would he be by default when we have two scholarshipped kickers already on staff who have punting experience? From what I understand, one of these two kickers will most likely be doing the punting next season. I do know that both have been practicing in the indoor facility during the offseason. People might say Guyer because hes on scholarship but doesnt handle any kicking duties. I think the coaching staff has pretty firm beliefs that the best athletes will play so I would not be completely shocked if Mahoney handles both duties (kicking and punting). Not trying to say that he's the better of the two at punting, just saying that if he does turn out to be the better punter, he could very well be pulling double duty.

Often puntinmg and placekicking by the same player don't mix well--different mechanics.

Great news on Reynolds. He's perfect for the spread with his ability after the catch and I think he'll have a big year.

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Originally Posted by Aclone

Often puntinmg and placekicking by the same player don't mix well--different mechanics.

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You may want to try explaining that to a few of the past Ray Guy/Groza winners/finalists. Its becoming more and more common and it helps the kickers/punters become a bit more marketable towards the NFL.