re: NOLA.com top 50... #2 Curtis, #1 Karr (teams play Sep. 26 at Behrman)

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Terrible kicking game is always our undoing.

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That will do it. Many times after getting stopped on 3rd down deep in their own territory, the punting game doesn't serve as a weapon like it would for other teams.

The same can be said for kickoffs. Without a kicker that can get both height and distance on his kicks, opposing teams gain a sizable advantage.

Field position is what kills teams like St. Aug (teams with a lack of kicking game).