Roadhoused, you need to get a clue, or maybe go talk to a walk-on player. They are there at practice, lifting weights, spring practice, and fall camp every bit as much as the scholarship players.
With the KO rule changes and our KO coverage the opposing team starting position is usually worse than the 25. Therefore, the better field position is obtained with a high kick that lands between the 5 and the goal line. t's by design.