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Kickers and Punters at LSU for 2016 and Beyond
Posted on 6/10/16 at 11:54 pm
Posted on 6/10/16 at 11:54 pm
After a thread about Joseph Bulovas committing to Georgia Tech on the recruiting board, I was just curious about the kicking and punting situation going forward, so I looked into it.
Kickers on the roster
Trent Domingue (SR)- Was the starting kicker last year and will compete with Delahoussaye for the job this year I assume.
Colby Delahoussaye (SR) - Was the kicker as a RS Freshman and Soph, but had a slump toward the end of his sophomore year. There were some who said he had a case of the "yips," and he didn't see action last year. Probably competing for the job this year, but Domingue will be tough to beat out.
Cameron Gamble (JR)- Split kickoff duty his first two seasons, unlikely to ever see place-kicking duty. Plagued by inconsistency despite his big leg and a victim of the infamous "sky kick." I say let him boot it out of the end zone every time if he's capable.
Connor Culp (FR)- Highly touted recruit from Arizona. I'm guessing he'll redshirt this year and will be the kicker of the future, but I wouldn't be surprised if he got a chance if he can prove to be a solid option from 50-55 yards.
Jack Gonsulin (RS FR)- Walk-on who redshirted last year, not sure how serious a threat he is to see action in his career.
Punters
Josh Growden (RS FR)- Presumptive starter. He redshirted last year, but looked solid in the spring game. Lefty with a big leg who can hopefully be more consistent than Keehn was last year.
Bailey Raborn (FR)- Chose to walk-on at LSU ahead of an offer from UCLA. Can kick or punt, but is more likely to be a punting option. Will probably redshirt this year, I'm unsure of how serious a threat he will be to see action at LSU
Walk-ons some thought may compete for the job someday who are no longer on the roster
Kyle Pfau (on Oklahoma roster)
Alex Kjellsten (transferred to McNeese, then back to LSU, but I don't know if he will join the football team again, probably not)
Kickers on the roster
Trent Domingue (SR)- Was the starting kicker last year and will compete with Delahoussaye for the job this year I assume.
Colby Delahoussaye (SR) - Was the kicker as a RS Freshman and Soph, but had a slump toward the end of his sophomore year. There were some who said he had a case of the "yips," and he didn't see action last year. Probably competing for the job this year, but Domingue will be tough to beat out.
Cameron Gamble (JR)- Split kickoff duty his first two seasons, unlikely to ever see place-kicking duty. Plagued by inconsistency despite his big leg and a victim of the infamous "sky kick." I say let him boot it out of the end zone every time if he's capable.
Connor Culp (FR)- Highly touted recruit from Arizona. I'm guessing he'll redshirt this year and will be the kicker of the future, but I wouldn't be surprised if he got a chance if he can prove to be a solid option from 50-55 yards.
Jack Gonsulin (RS FR)- Walk-on who redshirted last year, not sure how serious a threat he is to see action in his career.
Punters
Josh Growden (RS FR)- Presumptive starter. He redshirted last year, but looked solid in the spring game. Lefty with a big leg who can hopefully be more consistent than Keehn was last year.
Bailey Raborn (FR)- Chose to walk-on at LSU ahead of an offer from UCLA. Can kick or punt, but is more likely to be a punting option. Will probably redshirt this year, I'm unsure of how serious a threat he will be to see action at LSU
Walk-ons some thought may compete for the job someday who are no longer on the roster
Kyle Pfau (on Oklahoma roster)
Alex Kjellsten (transferred to McNeese, then back to LSU, but I don't know if he will join the football team again, probably not)
Posted on 6/11/16 at 2:19 am to TheWalrus
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Jack Gonsulin
Don't count him out so fast, he's one hell of a kicker, wouldn't be surprised to see him at least on KOs at some point after this season
Posted on 7/1/16 at 12:48 pm to TheWalrus
I know Alex Kjellsten's family personally. He actually just signed a professional contract to play soccer in Spain so he won't be playing LSU football haha
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:03 pm to TheWalrus
Georgia Tech is on a run for talent on north shore.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:53 pm to CypressTrout10
Most important skill Les looks for in a kicker is his ability to throw a pass.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 3:35 pm to Nawlens Gator
quote:I'm not sure what this means.
Most important skill Les looks for in a kicker is his ability to throw a pass.
LSU under Les has had some of the best and most consistent special teams play in the nation. We've had some hiccups here and there, but as on overall body of work, LSU ST has been great. Hopefully we regain that form this year.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 3:46 pm to JohnLatter88
quote:
I know Alex Kjellsten's family personally. He actually just signed a professional contract to play soccer in Spain so he won't be playing LSU football haha
Won't be missed haha
Posted on 7/1/16 at 4:37 pm to Cadello
Probably the only team in college FB to have so many kickers and punters on scholarship
Posted on 7/1/16 at 5:07 pm to FLObserver
Gamble is a wasted scholarship
Posted on 7/1/16 at 5:44 pm to OU812
Fron my sources Gamble wil be the kickoff man this year
Posted on 7/1/16 at 6:34 pm to Nawlens Gator
quote:
Most important skill Les looks for in a kicker is his ability to throw a pass
I wish he'd hold quarterbacks to this same standard.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 10:36 pm to Double Down
With an improved defense and kicking and return game LSU will be tough to beat.
Posted on 7/1/16 at 10:42 pm to TheWalrus
I dont care who punts as long as its not jamie keehn. Dude was the worst punter i have seen in long time for LSU
Posted on 7/1/16 at 11:11 pm to FournetteForEver7
The key question is....... with all the elite players still on the board.....is Miles crazy enough to offer a scholarship to a kicker in THIS CLASS ???
Posted on 7/1/16 at 11:15 pm to TheWalrus
Growden will be a step up from last year. Met him this spring and he's a great kid (even though he's a tad older than most freshmen).
Posted on 7/2/16 at 8:55 am to TheWalrus
Training my son for the 2024 class...
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