There's just so much more pressure on a kicker in the NFL than there is on kickers in college. Every kick is magnified because the games are closer. Packers had 8 games this year decided by 4 points or less. You don't really know what you have in a kicker going from college to the NFL until the pressure is on.
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Agree. there's a lot of scrutiny and pressure.Originally Posted by Joemailman
Also the hashes are different in pros, the size and speed of the players too (obvs).
I don't think so, unless you are facing a really clever ST coach who schemes up wacky block or return calls.Does the opponent matter when you’re kicking field goals? I would think your snapper and holder are more impactful than whoever is lined up on the other side. I suppose the one block a year could factor in, but barely.
I would think things like weather conditions, field conditions, and even altitude would be more important.
The kicking "operation" - snapper & holder - are most important. We learned that from Bojorquez and Hunter Bradley.
That, and the NFL use of the k-ball for kicking plays. Some college kickers have difficulty adapting to it mentally and/or physically.
Our long snapper made it look like the KY ball all season (not to be confused with KY the rat member).
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