Junior kicker Jake Verity has established himself as a great weapon for East Carolina University’s (2-2, 0-1 AAC) football team after converting on four fields in a 19-7 Pirate victory on Saturday.
For football teams across the nation, on the big stage or in small towns, place-kickers play a vital role in the success of a program. While some may not think of kickers as big, physical football players, it’s often the man with the big leg on the field when the game is on the line.
ECU is one of the programs frequently reminded of the importance of having a reliable kicker on its roster.