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Do we still have an issue with kickoff coverage.
Oct 4, 2015, 9:23 PM
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Noticed they were close to taking a couple to the house.
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Yes, but it was better
Oct 4, 2015, 9:25 PM
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Still produced one of the best plays of the night, with Lakip destroying the returner
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When the kicker makes the tackle there are issues...........***
Oct 4, 2015, 9:30 PM
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All-In [39020]
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Eh, in better weather Lakip will knock about
Oct 4, 2015, 9:32 PM
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2/3 out the end zone. The one that they busted loose was an obvious directional kick and someone failed to get the edge on one side. Still correctable stuff.
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All-TigerNet [11934]
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I hope you're right, but I don't think he has the leg
Oct 4, 2015, 9:48 PM
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Getting benefit of a touchback 2/3 of the time would be a tremendous advantage.
But, honestly even Pinion had to work to achieve that sort of percentage.
Finding a guy with with the sort of leg that produces mostly touchbacks is worth a scholarship in my mind, even if he never attempts a FG.
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You and my grandfather are kindred spirits in that regard.
Oct 4, 2015, 9:52 PM
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Every kickoff he wants it out the back of the end zone. I don't necessarily disagree, but with the touchback coming out to the 25, I think there's a time for a high, hanging kick that lands inside the five and forces them to try to get to the 25.
Honestly surprised more coaches haven't caught on that if the ball is AT ALL in the end zone, the percentage play is to take the knee now. Can't tell you how many times I've seen guys come out from two yards deep and get to the 21, thereby losing four yards in the process of expending energy.
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All-TigerNet [11934]
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I agree - bringing it out to the 25 does change things a bit
Oct 4, 2015, 10:15 PM
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Starting a drive at the 25 is not a bad thing, but the big kick off return is so often a catalyst for establishing momentum or creating a momentum shift.
I think the percentages of having to drive 75 yards to score every time really hampers offensive efficiency in a game of evenly matched teams.
That's why I'm so "old school" about the touchback.
But, then again, I also actually see the "safety" as a reasonably effective tool in the right circumstances. Don't laugh! The Panthers should have taken a safety at the end of the Saints game last week. 
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Taking a safety is a time honored strategic decision.
Oct 4, 2015, 10:35 PM
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Nothing weird about that, in the right spot, of course.
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Re: Do we still have an issue with kickoff coverage.
Oct 4, 2015, 10:02 PM
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I would prefer to have excellent coverage and kick the ball short of the EZ, hoping to prevent them making the 25-yard line. But - we have issues doing that, so either kick it to the EZ or kick it out of bounds. Our coverage is lacking most times.
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issue with kickoff ... WTH happened on the last SHORT ko ??
Oct 5, 2015, 8:31 AM
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Sure hope that was some miss kick as opposed to designed kick....cause it almost bit us in the _ _ _.
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