Transfer Portal 2023-24, v2

[davefrat]

Not saying this young man is not good, he won the big award, but kicking against Akron, Toledo, etc. is different than in front of 100,000 screaming hillbillies or in death valley, but he is better than we have

I would think that of all positions in terms of level of play/opponent talent, PK is probably the one that makes the least difference.

Yeah, you face better rushers in the SEC and louder crowds and more pressure, but you also have a better line (or at least you should) and it's not like the field is larger or the goal posts closer together from one conference to the next.

 

[BamaMoon]

Just a guess...but probably some of the best, all-time FG kickers to go on to the NFL probably played at schools a lot of people have never heard of.

 

[davefrat]

Just a guess...but probably some of the best, all-time FG kickers to go on to the NFL probably played at schools a lot of people have never heard of.

Adam Vinatieri went to South Dakota State...he was okay.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

Just a guess...but probably some of the best, all-time FG kickers to go on to the NFL probably played at schools a lot of people have never heard of.

I'm sure you're right. Those days might be gone because of the portal/NIL though. Good specialists at small schools are going to do exactly what this guy is doing.

 

[Cruloc]

I'm sure you're right. Those days might be gone because of the portal/NIL though. Good specialists at small schools are going to do exactly what this guy is doing.

Show me the money......show me the money.

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

Kicker was a huge need. This is a great addition. Gives talty a year to continue to develop.

 

[bamaslammer]

Not saying this young man is not good, he won the big award, but kicking against Akron, Toledo, etc. is different than in front of 100,000 screaming hillbillies or in death valley, but he is better than we have

I don't think who you kicked against has any meaningful effect on if you can kick or not. My guess is all kickers tune out the crowd and situation or they wouldn't have made it past the high school level.

 

[lowend]

Kicker U, baby!

 

[bvandegraff]

Nice pickup on the kicker! Now he can be the 2024 runner-up for the Groza award

I'm sure it'll change, but I'm a little surprised that we haven't heard about more departures at this point. Of course, the departures after Saban's retirement probably have something to do with that. With Nicholson on board, where are we on total scholarships? I know KD wants to look for OL and DB help in the portal.

 

[Cruloc]

I don't think who you kicked against has any meaningful effect on if you can kick or not. My guess is all kickers tune out the crowd and situation or they wouldn't have made it past the high school level.

I imagine it being very similar to pitching in baseball. I didn't play much in college, but we had some games in high school with crowds......when I pitched I couldn't hear anything outside the fence. You get used to blocking out the noise.

I'd guess once he gets himself lined up and the ball is snapped....if he's as good as they say he is....that he's got the distractions blocked out.

 

[Isaiah 63:1]

OK....with the news of Graham Nicholson's transfer to Tuscaloosa, I'm re-opening this thread.

Maybe you just want to extend the record you must already hold for most threads both opened AND closed by the same mod...

 

[crimsonaudio]

Glad he won the Groza before coming to Bama because it's obvious those stupid idiots cannot recognize greatness when they're wearing the Crimson uniform.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Wonder why he missed two extra point kicks last year.

 

[CoolBreeze]

Wonder why he missed two extra point kicks last year.

Girlfriend was flashing him in the stands.

 

[BearFoot]

Girlfriend was flashing him in the stands.

CoolBreeze…you’d better get a new girlfriend if yours was flashing this kid from the stands last year 🥸

 

[Tidelines]

Glad we got a kicker to make all those extra points after we score. We will need a good one with plenty of stamina.

 

[westide]

Does anyone know who the transfer cornerback Bama is hosting this weekend?

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1782520054950633705

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

Does anyone know who the the transfer cornerback Bama is hosting this weekend?

Ed woods from Arizona state.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

Wonder why he missed two extra point kicks last year.

The Center...?🤔😉