Ain't that a kick! - Notre Dame Football Discussion

**SoCalDomer** · 06-17-2008, 05:08 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2205/...093e4f6d_m.jpg

Within a weeks time, ND secured verbal commitments from two of the best kicking prospects for the 2009 class. Shortly after the offer was extened, punter Ben Turk accepted and became the 8th member of the Fighting Irish's 2009 class.

In an attempt to beat the Golics' quick acceptance records, Nick Tausch commited as soon as Weis extended the formal offer becoming the 9th member of the 2009 class.

Welcome aboard, boys.

**irishmarine** · 06-17-2008, 05:21 PM

great title socal. and great things are coming our way

**coachjohnson** · 06-19-2008, 08:36 AM

Getting better and better.

**Shamrock44** · 06-19-2008, 09:17 AM

Special teams are critical to success. Great move offering these guys scholarships. I love the fact that they accepted the offers so fast, while not even seeing the campus. Does anybody know what they are ranked by rivals or scout?

**SoCalDomer** · 06-19-2008, 11:17 AM

Neither rivals nor scout has reviewed any kickers or punters that I am aware of.

The kicker rankings for Hopkins and Tausch came from Chris Sailer, who is probably more accurate than Rivals or Scout for kickers anyway.

Mattmags · 06-19-2008, 11:51 AM

Chris Salier Kicking Spring 2008 Field Goal Final Rounds

Video of Hopkins and Tausch if you're interested. This is also posted in the profile for Tausch.

Only from what I was able to see...they both have an fluid kicking motion. If they miss, it's not by much. Granted, there is no defense, but they are high school kids.

**SoCalDomer** · 06-19-2008, 12:07 PM

Your point abou them being HS kickers is well taken Mattmags.

Remember folks, they have one more year of HS football to play. They have work-outs this summer, the 2008 season, the off-season training and conditioning, and summer FB at ND before they will ever possibly be put into a college game.

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SoCalDomer Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Here I am Posts: 4,365 Cash: 2,384.95 Bank: 4,553.41 Total Bankroll: 6,938.36 Donate	Ain't that a kick! http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2205/...093e4f6d_m.jpg Within a weeks time, ND secured verbal commitments from two of the best kicking prospects for the 2009 class. Shortly after the offer was extened, punter Ben Turk accepted and became the 8th member of the Fighting Irish's 2009 class. In an attempt to beat the Golics' quick acceptance records, Nick Tausch commited as soon as Weis extended the formal offer becoming the 9th member of the 2009 class. Welcome aboard, boys. Last edited by SoCalDomer; 06-17-2008 at 05:48 PM.

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irishmarine Sophomore Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: las vegas nevada Posts: 1,218 Cash: 17,135.37 Bank: 410.52 Total Bankroll: 17,545.89 Donate	great title socal. and great things are coming our way

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Shamrock44 Walk-On Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 61 Cash: 2,015.50 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 2,015.50 Donate	Special teams are critical to success. Great move offering these guys scholarships. I love the fact that they accepted the offers so fast, while not even seeing the campus. Does anybody know what they are ranked by rivals or scout?

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SoCalDomer Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Here I am Posts: 4,365 Cash: 2,384.95 Bank: 4,553.41 Total Bankroll: 6,938.36 Donate	Neither rivals nor scout has reviewed any kickers or punters that I am aware of. The kicker rankings for Hopkins and Tausch came from Chris Sailer, who is probably more accurate than Rivals or Scout for kickers anyway.

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Mattmags Varsity Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dublin, Ohio Posts: 1,108 Cash: 20,097.76 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 20,097.77 Donate	Chris Salier Kicking Spring 2008 Field Goal Final Rounds Video of Hopkins and Tausch if you're interested. This is also posted in the profile for Tausch. Only from what I was able to see...they both have an fluid kicking motion. If they miss, it's not by much. Granted, there is no defense, but they are high school kids.

06-19-2008, 12:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
SoCalDomer Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Here I am Posts: 4,365 Cash: 2,384.95 Bank: 4,553.41 Total Bankroll: 6,938.36 Donate	Your point abou them being HS kickers is well taken Mattmags. Remember folks, they have one more year of HS football to play. They have work-outs this summer, the 2008 season, the off-season training and conditioning, and summer FB at ND before they will ever possibly be put into a college game.

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