Special Teams Work
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Brian Christopherson @HuskerExtraBC 5h
Sam Foltz had one punt that traveled at least 65-70 yards in the air from the line of scrimmage. #Huskers
Sam Foltz had one punt that traveled at least 65-70 yards in the air from the line of scrimmage. #Huskers
Saw a practice report that there is definitely a different scheme and mindset in place as far as blocking punts and punt returns. Aggressive was the word used. They won't go into specifics but hopefully there is improvement in that area - not that that's a particularly high bar to get over.
kchusker_chris
All-American
would love to see us finally treat special teams as more of a priority - something like VTech. Worth 1 more win a season I think.
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Abdullah the Butcher
Banned
http://nebraska.247sports.com/Article/News-and-notes-from-Nebraskas-Wednesday-practice-30455555
Punts and kicks could be an adventure against FAU. Wouldn't you just bull rush the center if you were FAU?
RedDenver
Heisman Trophy Winner
Dan Hoppen @danhoppen 50m
Sam Foltz absolutely bombed many of his punts in practice today. He hit the ceiling of the Hawks Center multiple times.
Sam Foltz absolutely bombed many of his punts in practice today. He hit the ceiling of the Hawks Center multiple times.
Abdullah the Butcher
Banned
You aren't allowed to jump over the front wall, I'm saying just send three guys up the gut against a small center like Banderas or Gerry who have been taking reps to fill in. You can still leap over unoccupied gaps apparently according to the rules.
Leverage, Leaping and Landing
ARTICLE 11. a. No defensive player, in an attempt to gain an advantage, may
step, jump or stand on an opponent (See also Rule 9-3-5-b).
b. No defensive player who runs forward from beyond the neutral zone and
leaps from beyond the neutral zone in an obvious attempt to block a field
goal or try may land on any player(s).
1. It is not a foul if the player was aligned in a stationary position within
one yard of the line of scrimmage when the ball was snapped.
2. It is not a foul if the player leaps from in or behind the neutral zone.
3. It is not a foul if an offensive player initiates contact against the player
who leaps.
c. No defensive player who is inside the tackle box may try to block a punt by
leaving his feet in an attempt to leap directly over an opponent.
1. It is not a foul if the player tries to block the punt by jumping straight up
without attempting to leap over the opponent.
2. It is not a foul if a player attempts to leap through or over the gap between
players.
Leverage, Leaping and Landing
ARTICLE 11. a. No defensive player, in an attempt to gain an advantage, may
step, jump or stand on an opponent (See also Rule 9-3-5-b).
b. No defensive player who runs forward from beyond the neutral zone and
leaps from beyond the neutral zone in an obvious attempt to block a field
goal or try may land on any player(s).
1. It is not a foul if the player was aligned in a stationary position within
one yard of the line of scrimmage when the ball was snapped.
2. It is not a foul if the player leaps from in or behind the neutral zone.
3. It is not a foul if an offensive player initiates contact against the player
who leaps.
c. No defensive player who is inside the tackle box may try to block a punt by
leaving his feet in an attempt to leap directly over an opponent.
1. It is not a foul if the player tries to block the punt by jumping straight up
without attempting to leap over the opponent.
2. It is not a foul if a player attempts to leap through or over the gap between
players.
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Banderas hasn't been snapping recently but Gerry is still getting a lot of work punt snapping.