First and foremost, stay tuned to this blog for a new link shortly (like in days) that will provide SediHawk’s on-going takes on the WSU football season (via our friends at AOL). Since there are legal issues surrounding Hawk’s ascension to the big stage, this season’s blog will largely focus on the sterling takes of moi, El Brinkhater, and the mighty, albeit elusive Rooster.
As the header here indicates, Coach Doba will be making the HUGE decision later this week about which kicker he will take to Auburn: Langley or 15Letters (which will be his official name all season).
Those who have been a part of this blog for the ages know how critical we have been of the kicking game in the post Dunning era–as well we should be. Our lack of a kicking game has cost us dearly over the last couple of years–and may have cost us bowl eligibility whether it be from missed kicks or decisions to “not kick” based on lack of confidence.
Obviously, Langley has proven himself to be the pinnacle of D-II or I-AA with his leg strength and accuracy. In other words, in my humble book, LANGLEY SHOULD NOT BE OUR KICKER THIS YEAR.
But, in the spirit of keeping my second moniker (the King of Contradiction), it is also clear to me that UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should his replacement, 15letter, make his collegiate debut @ Auburn.
Here are the primary reasons:
1) Forget about college experience, 15letter has NEVER PLAYED A REAL FOOTBALL GAME!!!!! In my book, if you wanna go with the kid, put him in a situation where we can succeed and build CONFIDENCE. Playing in one of the loudest, ominious stadiums in the country, in humid weather with a new holder with copious sweat dripping into his eyes and on his hands, ain’t the way to get off to a good start. Don’t put him in a position to fail!
2) If WSU is going to have a chance in this game, it MUST make extra points. While Langley has shown himself to be capable of blowing the gimmees, it is Brinkhater’s take that 15letter will undoutedly miss one (or three) in his FIRST REAL FOOTBALL GAME! Again, don’t let him fail unnecessarily.
3) If the Kicking game is going to fail in week one, then let the awful incumbent be ruled out early and start a new. There’s plenty of time to get things right @ home against Idaho and in the friendly confines of Quest Field.
As I noted earlier in the month, I believe that the Cougs will lose a heartbreaker in the opener. I hope and pray, however, that the loss is not due to 15letter missing two PATs en route to a 28-26 loss.
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