C’mon, people. You didn’t think I’d just stop after the QBs and forget all about the most important players on the field, did you? Kickers and punters are people too. Let’s show them some respect. Also, little known facts… sometimes stretching is difficult and water is essential to life. *Fast-forward to the 0:41 mark of the video, if you’re impatient*…
Much was made of the kickoff rule change this offseason. That change now enables a returner to signal a fair catch and receive the ball at the 25-yard line. The thought, by most, was that this would do away with Urban Meyer’s kickoff strategy altogether. Previously, Meyer would align his cover unit on one side of the field and…
If you couldn’t tell from any previous writings I’ve done, I love special teams in football. I love kickers. I love punters. There you go. It’s out there. As a fan of the Buckeyes since birth, I’ve been lucky to see two coaches who valued the kicking game. That’s not to imply that Earle Bruce didn’t, but my memories of that at…
It is no secret that covering kickoffs has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride for the Buckeyes this season, but not the well-maintained rides at the major amusement parks. This is a traveling carnie ride that comes with a waiver before riding. On the season, the Buckeyes have kicked off 65 times, good for 4th nationally.
