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But when one thinks of the “kicking game,” one naturally thinks first of the actual kickers. Not the deep snappers, unless they sail one. Not the holders, unless they fumble one. Not the protectors, unless they allow a rusher to block one. Not the rushers, also unless they block one…or rough the opposing kicker. Not the kickoff return blockers, until they block in the back, which is just about guaranteed to happen.
And in Alabama’s case through two games, there is dissatisfaction with the guys who put the foot into football.