You nailed it...the punters are getting better than I can ever remember at controlling returns.Diggs is a good returner, we're just not getting a lot of opportunities for returns because of the way teams are kicking too us - either roll out rugby style or sky kicking it and forcing a fair catch. Not much you can do about that.
Obvious answer. I'm a little surprised at this thread...Diggs is a good returner, we're just not getting a lot of opportunities for returns because of the way teams are kicking too us - either roll out rugby style or sky kicking it and forcing a fair catch. Not much you can do about that.
No. he's not consistent.I'd like to see Xavian Marks at least get an opportunity. I've never seen him at punt returner or receiver that he didn't perform wonderfully.
I may be mistaken, but I think he's returned one punt and that was for about an 80 yard touchdown.
In the A-Day Game..he stayed wide open as a receiver.
I know he's small but dang he's fast as greased lightning.
Nothing against Diggs. I just wonder why Marks doesn't get a shot.
And we can evaluate his consistency how? He hasn't played yet.No. he's not consistent.
Right now, it's 3rd game into the season. Let's wait and see how the rest of the season goes.
I'm saying diggs/Ruggs can handle the punt return and i was saying let those guys show what they can do. Marks is good, but he can be inconsistent at times. Right now we're not getting good looks on punt returns because of the teams we've played. I expect Vandy, Ole miss to give us some looksAnd we can evaluate his consistency how? He hasn't played yet.
I agree....and they will indeed.I'm saying diggs/Ruggs can handle the punt return and i was saying let those guys show what they can do. Marks is good, but he can be inconsistent at times. Right now we're not getting good looks on punt returns because of the teams we've played. I expect Vandy, Ole miss to give us some looks
Diggs is a good returner, we're just not getting a lot of opportunities for returns because of the way teams are kicking too us - either roll out rugby style or sky kicking it and forcing a fair catch. Not much you can do about that.
That's about ten times easier said than done. With rugby, and with Aussie rules football, kicking on the run is an integral part of the game. They can get the ball off in a fraction of the time a traditional punter can. I'm sure it's happened, but, right now, I can't really think of a rugby style punt I've seen blocked...In regards to the rugby style punters. Why not prep for a team with one by having the 2 end guys speed rushing straight up field? The punter will come to them. Make the punter make a snap decision on when to kick. Most of the time, the kick is fairly low and seemingly easier to block?
And i'll say this, once he (the punter) starts running and gets outta the tackle box...he should be fair game. If you can contact with a step, be just like hitting a qb a split second after he releases a pass. on TideFans.comThat's about ten times easier said than done. With rugby, and with Aussie rules football, kicking on the run is an integral part of the game. They can get the ball off in a fraction of the time a traditional punter can. I'm sure it's happened, but, right now, I can't really think of a rugby style punt I've seen blocked...
I believe you can tackle him without a roughing penalty. I'll check to make sure...And i'll say this, once he (the punter) starts running and gets outta the tackle box...he should be fair game. If you can contact with a step, be just like hitting a qb a split second after he releases a pass. on TideFans.com