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Finally someone who can kick David Aker's ***hutch1254;2749877 said:
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Ok this pick just puts the cherry on top of just how garbage this draft is. I dare any of you to justify that pick with our 5th compensentory pick! Let me get this straight. We have a 24 year old probowl kicker and we draft another one in the 5th round!!!!??? I want some justice and explanation. I really dare someone to persuade me on that pick. Anyone? Your telling me a 2nd kicker has more value than an actualy football player!?
So many other players that can actually come in and contribute, and yet we go with a kicker when we already have a 24 year old probowl kicker. Someone set me straight because I'm about to punch walls in my house.
So many other players that can actually come in and contribute, and yet we go with a kicker when we already have a 24 year old probowl kicker. Someone set me straight because I'm about to punch walls in my house.
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Well, he was recruited as a Safety 
But on a serious note, this guy is the kickoff specialist.
I'm not sure how many times JJ has mentioned STs this weekend.
He had a 55% touchback percentage as a senior.
By the way, I think Carolina has a kickoff specialist as well.
But on a serious note, this guy is the kickoff specialist.
I'm not sure how many times JJ has mentioned STs this weekend.
He had a 55% touchback percentage as a senior.
By the way, I think Carolina has a kickoff specialist as well.
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No mystery about USC's big foot
Powerful USC kicker David Buehler, via Canyon High and Santa Ana College, has become the Trojans' secret weapon thanks to his penchant for touchbacks.
By MICHAEL LEV
The Orange County Register
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LOS ANGELES -- It is among the most boring plays in football, ranking with the kneel-down, the fair catch and the extra point.
It is also a momentum changer, a field-position establisher and David Buehler's goal every time he kicks off for USC. And he is accomplishing it at a greater rate than almost anyone in the country.
Buehler has recorded touchbacks on 17 of his 33 kickoffs, or 51.5 percent. That's the fifth-best mark in the country — but the second best among kickers who play at or near sea level. The kickers at Utah, Air Force and UTEP have higher percentages, but they play half their games in cities with distance-boosting elevations of at least 3,956 feet. Kentucky's Tim Masthay (17 of 31) is the only kicker who can top Buehler without the aid of thin air.
Of course, if you subtract kickoffs returned from the end zone (seven), kickoffs booted from the 15-yard line because of penalties (two) and kickoffs of the pooch, squib and onside variety (two), Buehler is 17 of 22. Almost perfect.
"I'm disappointed if it's not a touchback every time," said Buehler, a USC senior by way of Canyon High and Santa Ana College.
Every time Buehler records a touchback, USC's opponent must drive 80 yards to score a touchdown. That has yet to happen this season against the 4-1 Trojans, who visit Washington State on Saturday.
"It's a big asset," USC coach Pete Carroll said of Buehler's big leg. "It's a momentum kind of moment there. It's demoralizing for your opponent when they never get a chance to come at you with a kickoff return. It's a real weapon."
The proof of Buehler's prowess lies in the reactions of opposing kickoff returners. More often than not, those explosive athletes are resigned to slapping the ball in exasperation and taking a knee — the football equivalent of an intentional walk.
"It's frustrating," said Ronald Johnson, USC's top kickoff returner. "I'm out there ready to go. I want to run one back."
So how did Buehler become such an effective deterrent?
He did much of his leg work in the gym. Tee boxes and fairways played a role, too.
IT'S HIP TO KICK
Buehler is "definitely not the stereotypical kicker," said punter Greg Woidneck, who's also Buehler's roommate and holder.
Buehler (pronounced BEE-lur) is a muscle-bound 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, bigger than some of USC's linebackers, a position Buehler used to play.
He dabbled at safety and fullback upon arriving at USC in 2006 before becoming a full-time kicker.
As the starter last season, Buehler made 16 of 19 field-goal attempts and 52 of 54 PATs — but only 18 of his 84 kickoffs went for touchbacks.
There are two explanations for this:
• Buehler had a strained right quadriceps for about half the season. The season-ending Rose Bowl provided a powerful preview of what was to come: Buehler recorded five touchbacks in eight attempts.
• Buehler had not started training with John Vrahnos of Bodytone. Buehler worked on his flexibility at the Anaheim health club over the summer, focusing largely on his hips. Buehler now incorporates the stretches he learned from Vrahnos into his daily routine.
Buehler didn't get out to the golf course as much as he would have liked with his father, John, but the two activities — kicking and golf — remain "pretty intertwined" in Buehler's mind.
"I feel like my kicking game has helped out my golf game," said Buehler, who played on Canyon's golf team, "and vice versa."
Buehler knows he can't overswing in either rhythm-oriented discipline. When he fails to reach the end zone with a kickoff, it's usually because he isn't relaxed enough.
"Much like golf, when you hit that perfect shot, you know," Buehler said. "It's almost effortless."
The thing that separates Buehler from other kickers – and makes him an NFL prospect – is that he can swing his leg hard without suffering mechanical breakdowns. Woidneck likened him to a certain golfer who has played a few rounds in the Anaheim area — Tiger Woods.
"He has good technique, and he's very strong," Woidneck said of Buehler. "He's comparable to that."
NFL LEG?
Buehler would rather be a Lion, Bear or Eagle than a Tiger.
Football always has been his No. 1 passion. He misses the physical battles from his days in the offensive and defensive backfields. "But kicking," Buehler said, "is where I think I have the best chance to make my living."
Buehler has talked to a handful of scouts, who have told him he has the leg strength and talent to make the NFL. NFLDraftScout.com ranks him as the third-best prospect at his position for 2009.
Buehler is well aware that the NFL's minimum salary for rookies is a not-too-shabby $295,000. He also knows there are only so many openings.
"With the NFL, it's all about availability; there's 32 kickers," Buehler said. "It's tough. I hope I get looks.
"It's definitely a goal of mine since I've been young. It's more of a reality now. It's just going to take hard work and dedication to get there."
Contact the writer: [email protected]
Powerful USC kicker David Buehler, via Canyon High and Santa Ana College, has become the Trojans' secret weapon thanks to his penchant for touchbacks.
By MICHAEL LEV
The Orange County Register
Comments 1| Recommend 0
LOS ANGELES -- It is among the most boring plays in football, ranking with the kneel-down, the fair catch and the extra point.
It is also a momentum changer, a field-position establisher and David Buehler's goal every time he kicks off for USC. And he is accomplishing it at a greater rate than almost anyone in the country.
Buehler has recorded touchbacks on 17 of his 33 kickoffs, or 51.5 percent. That's the fifth-best mark in the country — but the second best among kickers who play at or near sea level. The kickers at Utah, Air Force and UTEP have higher percentages, but they play half their games in cities with distance-boosting elevations of at least 3,956 feet. Kentucky's Tim Masthay (17 of 31) is the only kicker who can top Buehler without the aid of thin air.
Of course, if you subtract kickoffs returned from the end zone (seven), kickoffs booted from the 15-yard line because of penalties (two) and kickoffs of the pooch, squib and onside variety (two), Buehler is 17 of 22. Almost perfect.
"I'm disappointed if it's not a touchback every time," said Buehler, a USC senior by way of Canyon High and Santa Ana College.
Every time Buehler records a touchback, USC's opponent must drive 80 yards to score a touchdown. That has yet to happen this season against the 4-1 Trojans, who visit Washington State on Saturday.
"It's a big asset," USC coach Pete Carroll said of Buehler's big leg. "It's a momentum kind of moment there. It's demoralizing for your opponent when they never get a chance to come at you with a kickoff return. It's a real weapon."
The proof of Buehler's prowess lies in the reactions of opposing kickoff returners. More often than not, those explosive athletes are resigned to slapping the ball in exasperation and taking a knee — the football equivalent of an intentional walk.
"It's frustrating," said Ronald Johnson, USC's top kickoff returner. "I'm out there ready to go. I want to run one back."
So how did Buehler become such an effective deterrent?
He did much of his leg work in the gym. Tee boxes and fairways played a role, too.
IT'S HIP TO KICK
Buehler is "definitely not the stereotypical kicker," said punter Greg Woidneck, who's also Buehler's roommate and holder.
Buehler (pronounced BEE-lur) is a muscle-bound 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, bigger than some of USC's linebackers, a position Buehler used to play.
He dabbled at safety and fullback upon arriving at USC in 2006 before becoming a full-time kicker.
As the starter last season, Buehler made 16 of 19 field-goal attempts and 52 of 54 PATs — but only 18 of his 84 kickoffs went for touchbacks.
There are two explanations for this:
• Buehler had a strained right quadriceps for about half the season. The season-ending Rose Bowl provided a powerful preview of what was to come: Buehler recorded five touchbacks in eight attempts.
• Buehler had not started training with John Vrahnos of Bodytone. Buehler worked on his flexibility at the Anaheim health club over the summer, focusing largely on his hips. Buehler now incorporates the stretches he learned from Vrahnos into his daily routine.
Buehler didn't get out to the golf course as much as he would have liked with his father, John, but the two activities — kicking and golf — remain "pretty intertwined" in Buehler's mind.
"I feel like my kicking game has helped out my golf game," said Buehler, who played on Canyon's golf team, "and vice versa."
Buehler knows he can't overswing in either rhythm-oriented discipline. When he fails to reach the end zone with a kickoff, it's usually because he isn't relaxed enough.
"Much like golf, when you hit that perfect shot, you know," Buehler said. "It's almost effortless."
The thing that separates Buehler from other kickers – and makes him an NFL prospect – is that he can swing his leg hard without suffering mechanical breakdowns. Woidneck likened him to a certain golfer who has played a few rounds in the Anaheim area — Tiger Woods.
"He has good technique, and he's very strong," Woidneck said of Buehler. "He's comparable to that."
NFL LEG?
Buehler would rather be a Lion, Bear or Eagle than a Tiger.
Football always has been his No. 1 passion. He misses the physical battles from his days in the offensive and defensive backfields. "But kicking," Buehler said, "is where I think I have the best chance to make my living."
Buehler has talked to a handful of scouts, who have told him he has the leg strength and talent to make the NFL. NFLDraftScout.com ranks him as the third-best prospect at his position for 2009.
Buehler is well aware that the NFL's minimum salary for rookies is a not-too-shabby $295,000. He also knows there are only so many openings.
"With the NFL, it's all about availability; there's 32 kickers," Buehler said. "It's tough. I hope I get looks.
"It's definitely a goal of mine since I've been young. It's more of a reality now. It's just going to take hard work and dedication to get there."
Contact the writer: [email protected]
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saves a roster spot of he can play 4 positions.BrAinPaiNt;2749888 said:
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That's ********. I'm sorry but that is just unacceptable.
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BrAinPaiNt;2749888 said:
I guess he is a hell of an athlete. 25 reps at 225, 4.5 fourty, put up LB/CB numbers. Also told he is a hell of a tackler. I don't get it either but I don't think this pick was anything about him being a kicker.
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Now that was a wasted pick! Unless he can play another position.
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