One easy fix that could’ve changed yesterday’s game
Replace the punter immediately, or at least designate a punter for longer distance situations. I want to point out one specific punt yesterday that had a huge impact at the end of the game..
Hudson Kaak hits a 37 YARD PUNT when we’re already backed up. Tennessee drive starts at our 42. This almost guarantees them 3 points minimum, which they end up getting. Yes I know it is tougher to punt backed up in the endzone but a 37 yard punt is inexcusable. That’s just not a college level punter.
Now fast forward to the end of the game. We’re down 10, in desperation mode. Imagine only being down 7 in that situation and how it would’ve changed the play calling etc. I am not trying to say this would’ve guaranteed us overtime, but it certainly puts us in a better position to do so.
This team is flawed enough as it is, let’s quit making things even harder on ourselves. We have a 6’4 punter just chilling on the bench. You’re telling me he couldn’t have done better in that situation? I call BS, I’ve watched his tape