November 21, 20212 yr comment_735075 We have had a good run as of late in signing some high level special teamers
November 21, 20212 yr comment_735126 because we are one of the few who give full rides to Punters/kicker/long-snappers I believe.
November 21, 20212 yr comment_735130 17 minutes ago, NDhoosier said: because we are one of the few who give full rides to Punters/kicker/long-snappers I believe. Because we have to
November 22, 20212 yr comment_735152 A team consists of offense, defense and special teams. To win a national championship, all three must be dominant. While it takes scholarships from the offense and the defense, I’m OK recruiting kickers, punters and long snappers. Special teams often win or lose games.
November 22, 20212 yr comment_735160 14 hours ago, Synoptico said: Because we have to Other teams do give ST full rides but state schools also can benefit from multiple ST players walking on due to "low" in-state tuition and then giving scholarships to the ones who pan out.
November 22, 20212 yr comment_735164 17 minutes ago, jbrown_9999 said: Other teams do give ST full rides but state schools also can benefit from multiple ST players walking on due to "low" in-state tuition and then giving scholarships to the ones who pan out. Correct. Many state schools have low tuition, then have mass walkons and the numbers work in their favor.
November 22, 20212 yr comment_735174 He is the #1 ranked punter in Chris Sailer's rankings. For those who don't know, Sailer's rankings are basically the bible for special teams players. He will likely be the starting punter next year since Bramblett will grad transfer out of ND.
November 22, 20212 yr comment_735196 Hate to be a stickler, but the heading of this thread spells his name incorrectly. McFerson, I believe...
November 22, 20212 yr comment_735204 Zero issue with the signing. We get the #1 punter in the nation. Special teams is often neglected by major programs. As far as taking a scholarship from position player down the line I am fine with it. Plenty of 4 stars that sit on the bench.
November 29, 20212 yr comment_736129 On 11/22/2021 at 5:25 PM, NYGoldenDomer said: Didn't we recently sign the #1 ranked kicker too? Yes. Last year's kicker recruit - Josh Bryan - was ranked the #1 kicker in the country per Chris Sailer.
November 29, 20212 yr comment_736157 3 hours ago, tneun89 said: Yes. Last year's kicker recruit - Josh Bryan - was ranked the #1 kicker in the country per Chris Sailer. I thought I remembered that. Sweet, so our special teams so be on point then.