With upheaval and uncertainty on special teams, I am deviating from our usual position preview format for the specialists. Instead, I will examine a few key storylines from spring season surrounding the position group.
A New Sherriff in Town
Last season, UW special teams suffered mightily in almost every facet. The kick coverage was catastrophic (improving to at least sub-par by end of year). The punting was putrid. The returns were wretched. The field goals were fetid, at least during Grady Gross’s dip into the yips. Altogether, it was clear that TE Coach Jordan Paopao was not getting the results out of the position group.