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I agree with ZFF, we don't need to bash kids on a personal level. So let me do this on a more roundabout level. The report mentioned our pitiful punting game, and I agree. We have a former All-Ohio div. I punter on our roster. Does anyone else agree that it might be time to let him try? He can't do any worse!

InTheZone! Thank you! I have felt the same way since I first met the man 3 years ago! I had very high hopes, but I have not felt comfortable since. It seems like every big win can come back to a big play by one, maybe two players. I never saw a game where I felt tyhat the coaching sraff had the team well prepared. Point-against WMu, down by only 3 at half, the team came out so unmotivated that they gave up 2 TDs immediately, and you could tell the game was over. He blames the lack of leadership as a problem, but a coach needs to find those kids, then back them, even if they make mistakes.I really want to see this team do well, but I don;t think it will happen again. JD wins a title in his second year, it has to be with the previous coach's kids. By next year, he will have his kids playing, for the most part. That will yell a lot.I've said this before, I think he needs to build a staff of coaches he can trust, let them do their jobs. A head coach needs to be a manager. An effective manager delagates and lets subordinates do the work. How many times do you hear about successful head coaches that started as assistants under a big time head coach? Bo under Woody, etc. Heard of anyone from Akron being mentioned for any openings?

Most over rated-JD! Man can't coach his way out of a paper bag! He needs to get assistants he can trust and let them do their job! Have you ever seen him on the sideline not holding papers? No! He needs to let an offensive coordinater call the plays, let a defensive coordinator run the D, and let a special teams coach run special teams! He needs to coordinate everything, but trust them to run the games! As a head coach, I think he is a good computer salesman.

Maybe JD might fire the special teams coach and bring in someone who knows what they're doing? Oh, I forgot....He's the special teams coach!

Here's one for ya. I did some digging and found that both Stec and Hildreth PK'd in HS. I'm starting to wonder about Stec's numbers (*44 yard average?) But Hildreth was listed at 47 of 48 PATs His senior year, and 6of 10 FGs. Maybe we got a leg keeping the bench warm?

Unfortunately, I don't know the answer at PK. But we can make a change at punter! How long can we stand the mediocrity we now have! I'm sorry to you folks that think Stec is so good. Are you willing to accept lesser performamces just because he's a freshman? Every game we have a dropped snap, block, shank, and in one out of every 10, a good one? We can't shackle our punt team this way. They have to stop and see where the punt is going and react to it. They should be able to pin their ears back and know where the ball is going. My vote,,,,give Hildreth a try!

I strongly believe we need a special teams coach! Watch JD during a game...he is trying to keep so many things staright! He should be managing his assistants, not trying to micromanage the whole game. I would imagine if you looked at most D-1 schools, they either have a special teams or kicking coach, or someone responsible. But not the head coach!As for Hildreth, coach liked him enough to put him on scholarship this year. But he is only punting. His bio says he had a 47 yarded in high school, so why not have him try?Or maybe let him punt and Stec place kick? Can't hurt!

Wasn't the spring game indoors?

I talked to a couple of defensive players today, and they are not happy with Stec. They prefer Hildreth, and even said he's a better punter. What's up here?

I'm sorry, guys. Punting is too important to wait for someone to get comfortable! Yes, he had a 52 yard punt, after the roll. He is way too inconsistent for my taste. Is it OK to wait for the 52 yarder while he kicks a 16 yarder and a few 35 yarders? All I'm saying, is give the other kid a chance, and if he's no better, put Stec back in!

Great victory for the Zips! Looking at two games now, is Domonkos and Stec the answers for our kicking game? How is Igor coming along? A 33 yard average with a 29 net is not going to cut it. The defense is fantastic, but they can't always start from the wrong side of the 50! 2 games, 3 bobbled snaps, 2 blocked. What about the other punter? He was listed #1 until the Penn St game. He is here for his third year. I did a little research, and he was Ohio all state his senior year. Is it time for a change?