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Kickers and Punters at LSU for 2016 and Beyond

Posted on 6/10/16 at 11:54 pm
Posted by TheWalrus
Member since Dec 2012
40370 posts
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)
Posted by Tigerfan7218
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2010
14251 posts
Posted on 6/11/16 at 2:19 am to
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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 by The Boat
Member since Oct 2008
164014 posts
Posted on 6/11/16 at 2:21 am to
Time to go all Aussie
Posted by JohnLatter88
Member since Jun 2016
1 post
Posted on 7/1/16 at 12:48 pm to
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 by CypressTrout10
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2016
3011 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:03 pm to
Georgia Tech is on a run for talent on north shore.
Posted by Nawlens Gator
louisiana
Member since Sep 2005
5827 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:53 pm to

Most important skill Les looks for in a kicker is his ability to throw a pass.

Posted by drizztiger
Deal With it!
Member since Mar 2007
36808 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 3:35 pm to
quote:

Most important skill Les looks for in a kicker is his ability to throw a pass.
I'm not sure what this means.

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 by Cadello
Eunice
Member since Dec 2007
47791 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 3:46 pm to
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 by FLObserver
Jacksonville
Member since Nov 2005
14438 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 4:37 pm to
Probably the only team in college FB to have so many kickers and punters on scholarship
Posted by OU812
Greensboro, NC
Member since Apr 2004
12561 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 5:07 pm to
Gamble is a wasted scholarship
Posted by tigerbytail
slapout
Member since Mar 2016
527 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 5:44 pm to
Fron my sources Gamble wil be the kickoff man this year
Posted by Double Down
Mayor of St. George
Member since Dec 2007
6461 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 6:34 pm to
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 by Chris Warner
Perdido Bay
Member since Jan 2009
5575 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 10:36 pm to
With an improved defense and kicking and return game LSU will be tough to beat.
Posted by FournetteForEver7
Member since Nov 2015
2295 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 10:42 pm to
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 by Drillingman
Member since Feb 2015
1051 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 11:11 pm to
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 by TailgatingTiger26
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2010
741 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 11:15 pm to
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 by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
38927 posts
Posted on 7/2/16 at 8:55 am to
Training my son for the 2024 class...
Posted by Mudminnow
Houston, TX
Member since Aug 2004
34145 posts
Posted on 7/2/16 at 9:40 am to
In Peveto I trust.
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