There is generally a love/hate relationship with a kicker from the fans. You hear the phrase “in the flow of the game” for many players, but the kicker doesn’t have that luxury. It’s never been any different at Notre Dame. They can sit on the sidelines for much of the game, kicking into a net while no one watches. And then be asked to go in and kick a game-winning field goal? So much pressure. And for the freshman Justin Yoon?
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No pressure.
For years, Notre Dame would pluck its kicker from the residence hall intramural leagues, or try to lure one of the soccer players over to the “other” football to kick.