Ruffer Receives Scholarship

[Riddickulous]

To IHMM: unfortunately for Nicholas Tausch, I don't think that he any longer DOES fit in. Kelly obviously feels that Tausch is "OK" but not exactly what he wants [therefore, Ruffer]. The previous coaching staff apparently felt the same way [therefore Ruffer].

Tausch would have been our "OK" kicker [and I am not saying that he is a poor kicker], if Ruffer would not have turned up, but he did, and then along comes this cannon-legged guy from Michigan, and, well, there we go.

I wouldn't be surprised if Nicholas thought about transferring if he sees the writing-on-the-wall with Brindza, and still wants to kick collegiately. If he wants to graduate from ND, I believe that Kelly will honor the scholarship all four years. That's NCAA football, ND-style [and most other places too].

Tausch will be kicking field goals in 2012. Count on it.

Brindza has a powerful leg, but he really wasn't that exceptional on field goals in high school (6/10 his junior year).

 

[IceManxMVPx]

Great news. Ruffer definitely deserves it.

 

[crzychris]

For discussion purposes, I will bite the bullet and play devil's advocate. Ruffer absolutely deserves a scholarship. BUT, does anyone else think that 3 scholarship kickers is a bit excessive?

Yes, it is. One won't have a scholarship next season unfortunately. Although, as I pointed out on another thread, ND's financial aid system will keep anyone in school. It's part of the Catholic mission.

 

[Grumpy46ND92]

not exceptional

not exceptional

Tausch will be kicking field goals in 2012. Count on it.

Brindza has a powerful leg, but he really wasn't that exceptional on field goals in high school (6/10 his junior year).

Kyle improved some in his senior year (with the help of a good snapper and holder) to I think 19 of 23 (Michigan high school single season high school record) with 4 of six from beyond 50 yards. The four misses were from 42, 44, 58 and 60 yards.

 

[IrishLax]

Kyle improved some in his senior year (with the help of a good snapper and holder) to I think 19 of 23 (Michigan high school single season high school record) with 4 of six from beyond 50 yards. The four misses were from 42, 44, 58 and 60 yards.

pffft.... misses from 58 and 60..... he's no Bob Diaco

 

[IrishLax]

Lastly, while we would never take Montana's scholarship... wouldn't it be super classy and awesome if he gave it back and said "there are other kids who need this more than me to afford school and have worked hard for it." Eh? Eh?