Mavric Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Quote Mike Riley recently called it one of his favorite plays in football. Scott Booker likened it to a painting or a concerto. Surely, a play that elicits such soaring praise must be the type that shows up on highlight reels and hype videos. The type that goes viral and, try as you might to avoid it, you are destined to see over and over and over. A bone-crushing hit or a display of supreme athleticism. Well, not quite. The play being described by both: A punt downed at the opponent’s 5-yard line or better. “It’s one of those situations where a (it’s a) craft for a punter,” Riley said. “The ability to do that is not easy or common.” Said Booker, “It’s kind of like a work of art, right?" By that measure, Huskers sophomore Caleb Lightbourn is developing a knack for the artful through two games. The Washougal, Washington, native has downed three punts at the opposing 5 or closer, six at the 15 or closer and has yet to record a touchback. LJS Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Riley, maybe slow down on the interviews. 1 Quote Link to comment
Guy Chamberlin Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 What an interesting way to phrase the improvement in our young punter's game. Quote Link to comment
Kiyoat Husker Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Never having to punt would be my favorite play. 2 Quote Link to comment
ZRod Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Who doesn't love a coffin corner kick? 1 Quote Link to comment
JJ Husker Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 A punt is just the attention getting exclamation point of offensive futility. 2 Quote Link to comment
Red_Payne Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 We need to stop being so predictable and start punting on 1st downs... keep the Defense on their toes, you know. Quote Link to comment
broganreynik Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Red_Payne said: We need to stop being so predictable and start punting on 1st downs... keep the Defense on their toes, you know. Sure surprised me when Pitt did it on third down against us a decade ago or so. 1 Quote Link to comment
Guy Chamberlin Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Believe it or not, Nebraska once had a coach named Bill Jennings who frequently punted on third down, just to be safe. He was replaced by Bob Devaney. 2 Quote Link to comment
dvdcrr Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 in 2009 this would have been a winning strategy. 1 Quote Link to comment
dvdcrr Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I believe fully that the punt is one of Riley's favorite plays, as evidenced by his lack of commitment to rushing, and overall mediocre game management. 1 Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Other things Riley likes: 1. Finishing .500 Quote Link to comment
REDFANATIC Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Let's hope we see a "Punt return" for once! Quote Link to comment
REDFANATIC Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 5 minutes ago, unlfan said: Of course Mike Riley's favorite play is The Punt. Now, let's get milkshakes after the game for good effort! But it's ice cream with extra sprinkles Quote Link to comment
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