Its no secret that kicking and punting are not the most glamorous parts of the game of football. Most kickers are only noticed when they mess up and a punt doesn’t usually signal keep your eyes glued to the TV as much as it says “I should go get another drink before the real football starts again.”
Well, the kicking aspect of the game is an important one even if it isn’t the most exciting. Returning those kicks is obviously crucial, but the players on the other end matter quite a bit as well. As we examined the other day, the Cincinnati Bearcats did not go a great job in the field position area in 2016.