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Title: Worth noting, through 6 games Post by: Clockwork Orange on October 08, 2013, 05:52:12 EDT 27 punts, 45.7 yard average, 10 inside the 20, 8 punts of 50+ yards. Opponents average less than 5 yards per return.
5 of 6 FG, 25 of 25 XP. The miss was the holder's fault. Michael freaking Palardy. Butch has him playing with great confidence and he finally looks like the talented guy everyone assumed we were getting. Title: Re: Worth noting, through 6 games Post by: Inspector Vol on October 08, 2013, 05:57:13 EDT I didn't want to be the one who jinxed him or us, but he has been great this year.
No doubt it is a combination of better coaching and a commitment to his craft. Just glad he decided to realize his potential. Still cringe when he is kicking xps or fgs though. :secret: I don't think I have ever seen a holder block a kick. :dielaughing: :hurl: Title: Re: Worth noting, through 6 games Post by: Clockwork Orange on October 08, 2013, 05:59:51 EDT I didn't want to be the one who jinxed him or us, but he has been great this year. No doubt it is a combination of better coaching and a commitment to his craft. Just glad he decided to realize his potential. Still cringe when he is kicking xps or fgs though. :secret: I don't think I have ever seen a holder block a kick. :dielaughing: :hurl: You know, he was a solid punter last year, but I think there's real improvement on that front still. 2 yards per kick or so, and fewer returnable kicks. With placekicking he's just visibly more confident. I totally get the cringe factor and I'm sure we'll hold our breath if he steps in for a really significant kick, but I really think 2013 Michael Palardy knows he's going to make that kick (whether we do or not). With kickers that's half the battle. Title: Re: Worth noting, through 6 games Post by: murfvol on October 08, 2013, 06:13:37 EDT He's done an amazing job. I'm glad to see him hang around and have success.
Title: Re: Worth noting, through 6 games Post by: Creek Walker on October 08, 2013, 06:16:32 EDT His only weakness this year has been an inconsistency with kickoffs...kickoffs were outstanding against Georgia, though. Hopefully that will continue.
Title: Re: Worth noting, through 6 games Post by: PirateVOL on October 08, 2013, 06:33:02 EDT 27 punts, 45.7 yard average, 10 inside the 20, 8 punts of 50+ yards. Opponents average less than 5 yards per return. His punts are things of beauty this year5 of 6 FG, 25 of 25 XP. The miss was the holder's fault. Michael freaking Palardy. Butch has him playing with great confidence and he finally looks like the talented guy everyone assumed we were getting. One of his first punts Saturday I thought he hadn't hit it well (kind of a taildragger). 40+ yards later and no return it turned out pretty good. Part of the success are the punts with lots of hang time. The other is our coverage has really improved. Saturday we had great coverage on all but one punt and on that one it was so long we just couln't get there but by the time the retuner had caught it over his shoulder and turned around we (2-3 cover guys) were there and nailed him for a two yard loss. Title: Re: Worth noting, through 6 games Post by: droner on October 08, 2013, 07:32:30 EDT It seems like his leg is stronger. Or he has improved his technique. He doesn't look the same as last year.
And the holder blocking the kick was one of the stranger things I've seen in the college kicking game. :wtf: Title: Re: Worth noting, through 6 games Post by: CrossVol on October 08, 2013, 09:17:46 EDT 27 punts, 45.7 yard average, 10 inside the 20, 8 punts of 50+ yards. Opponents average less than 5 yards per return. 5 of 6 FG, 25 of 25 XP. The miss was the holder's fault. Michael freaking Palardy. Butch has him playing with great confidence and he finally looks like the talented guy everyone assumed we were getting. One thing about the blocked kick, it was due to Palardy kicking left footed and the holder holding it with his right hand. The holder's left hand got in the way. This is not a problem with a right footed kicker and right handed holder. We need a left handed holder to go with the left footed kicker, or drill the right handed holder to put his left hand behind his back after he gets the ball set. At least that is my take on it. Title: Re: Worth noting, through 6 games Post by: Volznut on October 09, 2013, 12:37:15 EDT He's made himself an NFL punting prospect.
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