Why are punting and place kicking ignored by the men in our community?


Rated R Superstar said:
If schools aren't offering high school kickers and punters scholarships simply because the position isn't prioritized for one, why should a kid be encouraged to play that position?

That's the point.

Schools aren't going to waste scholarships -- especially with the priority now filling rosters with transfer guys at other positions -- on high school kickers.
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But that is not true.
 
Rated R Superstar said:
Most kids get those scholarships AFTER being on the team, not during the recruiting cycle.
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First you said no one was being offered then you flipped and said they are offered afterwards. No one put emphasis on a scholly being offered before or afterwards. My original post was asked to seek input on why men are ignoring introducing that part of the game to their kids. If you think it because schollies aren't offered up front or that they come later thanks for your input.
 



Herbert77060 said:
When I was in high school the football coach's son was the punter and he sent him to punting clinics during the summer to learn and get better. He was averaging over 30 yards per punt in high school.
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I only got the starting punter job my senior year after BSing around during a practice. A coach saw the hang time and had me punt a couple of times and I nailed it both times.

As you said, punter is definitely a position you need specialized training
 
had a coach tell me after he lost several games due to punting and kicking, he would dedicate 4 scholarships just for those positions from that point

The Texas', LSU's etc. used to not offer specialists money cause they had a line of white specialists who would die on their grave to play there for free and they took full advantage of it
 
JSUTigers1877 said:
Baseball has increasingly become a sport out of reach for many in our inner-city communities. Unlike 30 or 40 years ago, we’re seeing fewer local teams, limited access to quality facilities, and a noticeable drop in grassroots interest. The cost of equipment, travel ball, and training has created barriers that didn’t exist for previous generations. As a result, many of our most gifted young athletes are gravitating toward football and basketball—sports that are more visible, more accessible, and often better supported in schools and neighborhoods. Even those who show early promise in baseball often drift away by the time they reach middle or high school. It’s a complex and unfortunate shift.
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We’re missing dads playing a role in their children lives and yes it’s costly but the time is the most valuable thing they can give to their progeny.
 
LAW DAWG said:
First you said no one was being offered then you flipped and said they are offered afterwards. No one put emphasis on a scholly being offered before or afterwards. My original post was asked to seek input on why men are ignoring introducing that part of the game to their kids. If you think it because schollies aren't offered up front or that they come later thanks for your input.
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I didn't flip lol.

High school kickers and punters aren't getting scholarship offers like that because schools don't prioritize allotting them to that position.

In college, IF those specialists PROVE to be consistent enough, THEN they might position themselves to get a scholarship.

Because most starting kickers are/were walk-on guys

If those positions were receiving offers like for kids who play other positions, then you might see more investment in parents encouraging it.
 
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