The state’s top prep kicker has the ability to convert on field goal tries up to an astounding 70 yards, but the more realistic asks will be the more likely challenge. “I want to be consistent from 50-55 yards. I’ve gotten stronger. It’s all about managing myself, my composure. I do my best under pressure,” Bulovas explained.
In a state semifinal matchup against John Ehret in 2015, Bulovas attempted a 69 yard field goal as time expired. The kick fell inches shy of the crossbar. Mandeville missed the Class 5A state championship game by a few inches.
“It was a cold night, and the wind was in my face. No doubt about (making) that kick now, ” Bulovas stated matter-of-factly. “The biggest thing was that I was raw. I got into camp (since then) and focused on consistency and handling pressure. College will be much bigger.”
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Crazy finishes for the University of Alabama-bamarivals

Looking back at Alabama's 2016 recruiting class-espnbama

The Tide figure to return each of their top five rushers, who were all freshmen or sophomores. Rising sophomore Jalen Hurts is a running QB, and the guy likeliest to replace him eventually, five-star Hawaiian freshman Tua Tagovailoa, is, too. It’d be surprising if Bama shifted much away from the power option spread.
But the turnover might make things (relatively) tricky
There’s no reason to think Sarkisian can’t call plays as well as Kiffin did. But it’s fair to wonder if Bama’s position coaching changes, coupled with roster turnover at those positions, could lead to some wobbliness out of the gates. That’s not uncommon.
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rbr opNo reason to think that the offense will look much different at all. Early returns on Sark seem to suggest a bit more structure in practice and a more defined game-plan. That would be a good thing.

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There have been a few top-five openers -- No. 1 Nebraska vs. No. 4 Penn State in 1983 stands out as the biggest of those and No. 1 Florida State at No. 6 Miami in 1988 is the only other that could compare. That one had the added benefit of rivalry (yeah, Michigan-Notre Dame is a rivalry, but FSU-Miami is a rivalry).
But if we get a No. 1 vs. No. 2 (or something close to it) to truly open the season, in an era not known for this kind of out-of-conference game? FOLKS.
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If the game is to be televised on one of the Disney networks, you can bet that ESPN’s poll will have these two at the top.

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825 3-star players signed with SEC teams in past 4 years. Here are the 10 biggest overachievers-sds

Signing Day schedule: Dozens of stars set to commit-sbnation

Ranking all 50 states by elite recruits *per capita*

5-year rankings: Who’s next after Bama?

LSU board approves new contracts for Matt Canada and Dave Aranda-cft

Ranking colleges that produce most Super Bowl players: Miami hangs on to No. 1-cbs

Top 20 recruiting classes since 2000: Nick Saban, Urban Meyer dominate....sn