25K -75K for a long snapper ? really ?
I would think on the low side of that, but I really am not plugged in to "prices"
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I would think on the low side of that, but I really am not plugged in to "prices"
The problem with this logic is that it assumes a replacement kicker would not make those kicks. OK, the USC game he makes a 41-yard kick to win the game. That's not a chip shot, but in college football it's probably about a 70% success rate on those. Olano went 7/8 on those this season, so an 87.5% success rate. So the difference between Olano and an average kicker is about 17.5%. So if that win is worth $200k, Olano's value in that game above an average kicker is maybe $35k. But also keep in mind, it's not like he won the game single handed. A lot of other players had to make plays to put him in a position to make that kick.
Against Tennessee, Olano had 3 FGs within 30 yards. Yes, he is probably more reliable on those than your average NCAA kicker, but even your average kicker should be making those. In fact, there were at least 4 Big Ten kickers who were more reliable on FGs in the 20-29 range than Olano (I'm only counting those with equal or more attempts, but there were also several others who were 100% on fewer attempts), and 2 that were more reliable in the 30-39 range (ditto).
Olano is a very good kicker, which is why he got the bag he got. But if you look around you can see that he is not some irreplaceable unicorn.
FCS All American edge rusher.
Brunner is an All BIG guard and former 4 star. Hefty statement to claim he wouldn’t be an upgrade.
I would guess most SEC and BT experienced long snappers fall in that range.
Without trying to do a 2- deep right now, I'm looking at what are priorities are in the portal, here's my sense:
Need a starter
1) Edge rusher - we have Barna and Daniel Brown at OLB, but I would think the staff is looking for an experience edge rusher to be a difference maker
2) FS - I literally have no idea who would play the Miles Scott role right now, so we need an experienced FS
3) WLB - I don't think we had anyone in the 3 deep that is still here, so we need someone to fill this role
4) DL - we have McCullom, Farrell and Janki, but it's thin with experience after that, I would think the staff wants one starting caliber player here
5) P and K - I don't know how the staff feels about the current players Osada and Rau for these roles, but I would imagine they ware looking for an experienced replacement at both roles
Priority Depth
1) WR
2) SS
3) CB- we have Morris, Juice and Heckel, but we definitely need depth behind that and maybe even a starter for the NB
There are other areas we need depth, but let me know if others agree on the priorities right now
Need a starter
1) Edge rusher - we have Barna and Daniel Brown at OLB, but I would think the staff is looking for an experience edge rusher to be a difference maker
2) FS - I literally have no idea who would play the Miles Scott role right now, so we need an experienced FS
3) WLB - I don't think we had anyone in the 3 deep that is still here, so we need someone to fill this role
4) DL - we have McCullom, Farrell and Janki, but it's thin with experience after that, I would think the staff wants one starting caliber player here
5) P and K - I don't know how the staff feels about the current players Osada and Rau for these roles, but I would imagine they ware looking for an experienced replacement at both roles
Priority Depth
1) WR
2) SS
3) CB- we have Morris, Juice and Heckel, but we definitely need depth behind that and maybe even a starter for the NB
There are other areas we need depth, but let me know if others agree on the priorities right now
I think it's safe to say he's already gone, but in this day and age of portal-hunting for QBs, it's not a death knell for the Illini program.
purcy51
- Louisville, KY
I'm guessing here, but I suspect Coach B kept the announcements to minimum to give Bailey the spotlight
illinidarrin
- from parts unknown
We have to close, we can't settle for back up options.
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how many bad snaps can we tolerate? seems like a bargain.
band camp
- STL City
Seems like his card was in every wax pack in 1990.
maybe we should pay $2,500 for every good snap and deduct $10,000 for every bad one?
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LS is more valuable than K. Discuss …
There’s nothing to kick if you can’t snap it there. End of story
how much does the water boy get ?
we cant have the team getting sick every week if the Gatorade jug isn't sanitized properly
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Good press for Illinois. Great quotes from Coach.ESPN: OK, maybe the SEC isn't actually the dominant conference we advertised it as all season...
Wetzel: How NIL, transfers and rev share brought the SEC back to the pack
The Big Ten is guaranteed to be playing for a third straight national title. Can the SEC find a way to dominate this new era like it did the previous one?
Article contains quotes from one Bret Bielema.
skyIdub
"I can't tell you. Secret."
Is the skill required for a 7 yard snap accurately equal to or greater than the skill required to kick a ball 40+ yards accurately?
Illini92and96
- Austin, TX
That’s what I don’t understand. It has to be that the schools either had crappy contracts, which I doubt, or they don’t want to go after the athletes. One case that rules the athlete has to honor the contract gets this sorted out. Who will do it first?
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