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Any thoughts on our kicker for next year

BMWallace

BMWallace

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I know there was talk during the season last year that it would more than likely be the incoming freshman, Cole Netten (Ankeny, IA). I was just wondering if anyone has seen him kick and if he is as good as advertised? It would be great to not have to worry about kicking a PAT let alone a 35 yarder.

Also on that note, when are incoming freshmen able to join practice?
 
I saw him play in the UNI dome...he kicked 60 with ease in warmups...but then again, thats inside
 
2 walkons are battling for it...once Netten gets on campus he will likely get the job.
 
timappelgate said:
Always have to worry about kicks, no matter who it is. Quinn Sharp missed that 35-yarder for Okie State and he's an AA.
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That just sucks, he was great but he'll always be remembered for missing a kick that would have sent them to the BCS Championship game. Thank God I wasn't a kicker.
 
Netten is big for a kicker (I think about 200 lbs) with a strong leg that consistently boots kick-offs 60 plus yards. I've seen him in about 8-10 games and have seen him drill 40 plus yarders with ease, and also miss a couple inside 40. He's had a great high school kicking coach and has the potential to be a very good 4 year kicker for us.
 
zwclones51 said:
And on a tee.
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If you watch his highlight video, you will see that he did not use a tee during his senior season.

I like the height he gets on his kicks.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZZfKCqbNMo]Cole Netten Ankeny Iowa Game Highlights 2011 - YouTube[/ame]
 
I feel like Netten really gets that ball up in the air so quickly from watching that video. Hard to believe he still gets all that distance on it.
 
Ry4Cy said:
For someone who does not know...is it easier to kick it from a tee...and if so why?
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Picture yourself driving a golf ball from a tee and then from the ground. What is easier?
Maybe not to that extreme, but you get the idea.

PS: I'm not a kicker.

PPS: I'm too slow at replying.
 
RING4CY said:
If you watch his highlight video, you will see that he did not use a tee during his senior season.

I like the height he gets on his kicks.

Cole Netten Ankeny Iowa Game Highlights 2011 - YouTube
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I'm not sure what you are looking at but that certainly looks like a black tee that the holder is putting under his hand before the snap. It's hard to see because it is in his shadow, but my eyes see a tee.
 
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