Holder Problems?

[achrist70]

Yesterday when Kyle Bernard got injured on that muffed field goal Garrett Scott became the holder. Maybe Billy feels more comfortable with Garrett than Kyle as he went 4/4 with him holding, and the last 2 years with Kyle holding have been Billy's worst for kicking.

Just a thought, nothing against Kyle

[JayJ79]

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laces out, Dan!

[UNI83]

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It's all Billy's fault, not the holder.

DUH!

[Big_Al]

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Actually, after the game Gary & Petey interviewed Billy because he was the Offensive player of the game (I know, right?!) and they asked him how he felt about the astroturf at the Dakota Dome. They were asking because I think UNI had several guys leave the game at various times and they were chalking it up to the astroturf. Billy's response was that he loved kicking on it and that it reminded him of his first two years on the team.

Perhaps Billy's problems center around the Mondoturf -- either the surface changes his mechanics or he just hasn't adjusted to it.

[JayJ79]

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Perhaps Billy's problems center around the Mondoturf -- either the surface changes his mechanics or he just hasn't adjusted to it.

Good point. I've considered that before.
I've never kicked competitively, so I can't claim to know the mechanics of it or how different turfs affect things.
Obviously the old style astroturf is great for kickers (but not-so-great for other players).

I know there has been issues with players slipping at times on the mondoturf.
so perhaps it makes it more difficult to get a good plant with the non-kicking foot. (might not slip every time, but it could be enough that the kicker worries about his plant foot slipping out from under him, which can mess up the process)

[JayJ79]

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And I commend them on naming him the offensive POG. He DID score 13 of our 19 points (and we only won by 5)

[UNI83]

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Thanks to his 13 points against USD Billy Hallgren is just 7 points shy of becmoing UNI’s all time leading scorer. He has 325 points to his credit. Brian Wingert set the record of 331 during his time at UNI from 2003-06.

[Trapped in California]

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Yes - I have problems with Eric Holder. Who doesn't?

[jegbomb52]

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I don't know that Kyle Bernard has been Billy's holder for 2 years before this seeings how he was a true freshman last year. I don't think he held last year either. Kyle has not been the problem in the past. Kyle, Billy, and John work together ALL practice. A back up safety does not have that luxury. The fact that he went 4/4 (again, mostly chip shots 42 and in, with the exception of one) with a new holder is merely coincedence.

[UNI83]

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I don't know that Kyle Bernard has been Billy's holder for 2 years before this seeings how he was a true freshman last year. I don't think he held last year either. Kyle has not been the problem in the past. Kyle, Billy, and John work together ALL practice. A back up safety does not have that luxury. The fact that he went 4/4 (again, mostly chip shots 42 and in, with the exception of one) with a new holder is merely coincedence.

See, it's all Billy's fault.


I do find it funny that Billy going 4-4 is because of a different holder and different turf....not because of anything Billy may have done.


Billy, get the scoring record and give the haters a proverbial "F YOU", then continue to live your life

[MnPantherFan]

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See, it's all Billy's fault.


I do find it funny that Billy going 4-4 is because of a different holder and different turf....not because of anything Billy may have done.


Billy, get the scoring record and give the haters a proverbial "F YOU", then continue to live your life

Hey, it's all the complaining on this board that has caused him to reevaluate his mechanics. All the credit goes to us!

[run&blade]

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Makes me want to put my favorite DVD in and watch it. "Clutch Playoff kicks by Nate Kaeding".

[UNI Fight]

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laces out, Dan!

YES!! Finkle is Einhorn, Einhorn is Finkle!!!!

[Big_Al]

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Makes me want to put my favorite DVD in and watch it. "Clutch Playoff kicks by Nate Kaeding".

I think I just loled myself. Good one.