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abc123puck

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Per Cash on other thread- "Here enters Patrick O'Donnell from Cincinatti. Has one year of eligibility left & I was told he signed his papers to UM last week for Grad School. He's probably one of the best punters in the country. Not sure if he kicks FG's but he has an incredibly strong leg. He played at the same High School that KC McDermott is coming from."

And then article from Cincinnati Bearcats site- http://bearcatsnation.com/2013/04/09/where-in-the-world-is-pat-odonnell/
 
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Seems like when we lose a badass punter we get a badass transfer.

I was like **** when we lost bosher.
Then botts.

Hopefully this kid can continue "punterU".
 
abc123puck said:
Per Cash on other thread- "Here enters Patrick O'Donnell from Cincinatti. Has one year of eligibility left & I was told he signed his papers to UM last week for Grad School. He's probably one of the best punters in the country. Not sure if he kicks FG's but he has an incredibly strong leg. He played at the same High School that KC McDermott is coming from."

And then article from Cincinnati Bearcats site- http://bearcatsnation.com/2013/04/09/where-in-the-world-is-pat-odonnell/
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That is pretty awesome!
 
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If the ball is anywhere within 60 yards of the scoring endzone in a college game and a punt doesn't win the game via time literally running out, go for it each time.
 
LuCane said:
If the ball is anywhere within 60 yards of the scoring endzone in a college game and a punt doesn't win the game via time literally running out, go for it each time.
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You down with that strategy Lu? Isnt that some very new way of thinking, some guys dont even punt, lol... What made you buy in?
 
The McDermotts, Gabe Terry, AJL and now this guy... That's five from Palm Beach Central that intended to or did come to Miami. If AJL qualified Miami would have more players on their roster from Palm Beach Central than any other high school.
 
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Really the FG kicking situation is pretty simple to fix. We just score a TD every time we have the ball! See fixed
 
skyman said:
LuCane said:
If the ball is anywhere within 60 yards of the scoring endzone in a college game and a punt doesn't win the game via time literally running out, go for it each time.
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You down with that strategy Lu? Isnt that some very new way of thinking, some guys dont even punt, lol... What made you buy in?
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Was writing it more in jest, but ya...I think it's an interesting strategy. I know there were times last year where we were in "no man's land" (where you can't kick a FG and a punt is only worth it if your punter absolutely sticks it inside the 10) that I was skeptical of our conservative strategy.
 
LuCane said:
skyman said:
LuCane said:
If the ball is anywhere within 60 yards of the scoring endzone in a college game and a punt doesn't win the game via time literally running out, go for it each time.
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You down with that strategy Lu? Isnt that some very new way of thinking, some guys dont even punt, lol... What made you buy in?
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Was writing it more in jest, but ya...I think it's an interesting strategy. I know there were times last year where we were in "no man's land" (where you can't kick a FG and a punt is only worth it if your punter absolutely sticks it inside the 10) that I was skeptical of our conservative strategy.
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Our defense, though? Before you respond, I don't buy the, "Well, if they are going to score anyway we might as well go for it," argument.
 
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From ESPN....

When I attempted -- rather pathetically -- to go through Cincinnati's winter workout program earlier this year, I joked to the strength coaches that maybe I could at least do as well as a punter. They shook their heads and told me I had a long way to go to match their punter in the weight room.

Well, now I don't feel quite so bad about it. Colleague Bruce Feldman has released his annual "Freaks" list of workout warriors, and Bearcats punter Pat O'Donnell scored a victory for punters everywhere by checking in at No. 10. Writes Feldman:

"Yes, a punter. Don't roll your eyes, though. This guy is one of the more imposing punters since the Pittsburgh Panthers' MMA fighter Dave Brytus. The 6-foot-5, 217-pound O'Donnell has a 355-pound bench, broad jumps 9'2" and his 10-yard split of 1.53 seconds is actually faster than the time Jeff Demps clocks."​

Feldman lists West Virginia defensive end Bruce Irvin among those players who just missed the cut. If O'Donnell is making this list ahead of Irvin, that tells you something.

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post/_/id/20079/bearcats-punter-makes-annual-freaks-list
 
DMoney said:
From ESPN....

When I attempted -- rather pathetically -- to go through Cincinnati's winter workout program earlier this year, I joked to the strength coaches that maybe I could at least do as well as a punter. They shook their heads and told me I had a long way to go to match their punter in the weight room.

Well, now I don't feel quite so bad about it. Colleague Bruce Feldman has released his annual "Freaks" list of workout warriors, and Bearcats punter Pat O'Donnell scored a victory for punters everywhere by checking in at No. 10. Writes Feldman:

"Yes, a punter. Don't roll your eyes, though. This guy is one of the more imposing punters since the Pittsburgh Panthers' MMA fighter Dave Brytus. The 6-foot-5, 217-pound O'Donnell has a 355-pound bench, broad jumps 9'2" and his 10-yard split of 1.53 seconds is actually faster than the time Jeff Demps clocks."​

Feldman lists West Virginia defensive end Bruce Irvin among those players who just missed the cut. If O'Donnell is making this list ahead of Irvin, that tells you something.

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post/_/id/20079/bearcats-punter-makes-annual-freaks-list
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So, does that mean that we can once again have a punter that plays wide receiver? Brian Monroe, where art thou?
 
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FlaSportsFan88 said:
The McDermotts, Gabe Terry, AJL and now this guy... That's five from Palm Beach Central that intended to or did come to Miami. If AJL qualified Miami would have more players on their roster from Palm Beach Central than any other high school.
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Too bad that's not South Florida.

/kidding Ariz
 
Pat O'Donnell's 2012 Stats

2012: Against USF (11/23) punted seven times for 300 yards and a 42.9 yard average including a season best 65 yards while making five kickoffs for 312 yards and adding two touchbacks... punted four times for 175 yards and and average of 43.8 yards per punt including a long of 54 yards, also added two touchbacks on kickoffs against Rutgers (11/17)...recorded five punts for 208 yards, averaging 41.6 yards/punt against Temple (11/10), had seven kickoffs for 428 yards averaging 61.1 yards/kickoff, two of which were touchbacks ... had six punts for 249 yards, averaging 41.5 yards/punt vs. Syracuse (11/03) ... five of six kickoffs went for touchbacks, averaged 375 yards/kick ... punted five times for 191 yards at Louisville (10/26), averaging 38.2 yards per punt ... three punts landed inside Louisville's 20-yard line ... averaged 64.7 yards on six kickoff, including two touchbacks ... had one kickoff for 65 yards vs. Toledo (10/20), punted five times averaging 41.6 yards per punt and pinned the Rockets inside their own 20-yard line twice...averaged 63.7 yards on 7 kickoffs in the win against Fordham (10/12), including four touchbacks ... punted two times and averaged 49 yards per punt ... pinned the Rams inside their own 20-yard line once ... recorded season-long 63-yard punt ... averaged 64.8 yards on nine kickoffs against Miami (OH) (10/06), including seven touchbacks ... had three punts for a total of 124 yards ... named BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Week following game vs. Virginia Tech (09/29) ... punted five times and averaged 44.6 yards per punt ... pinned the Hokies inside their own 20-yard line four times... punted two balls for an average of 38 yards against Delaware State (09/14), including one touchback and one landing inside the 20 ... handled five kickoffs that totaled 325 yards ... vs. Pittsburgh (09/06) took seven kickoffs for 471 yards and four touchbacks ... earned 216 yards from five punts.
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http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/odonnell_pat00.html
 
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DMoney said:
From ESPN....

When I attempted -- rather pathetically -- to go through Cincinnati's winter workout program earlier this year, I joked to the strength coaches that maybe I could at least do as well as a punter. They shook their heads and told me I had a long way to go to match their punter in the weight room.

Well, now I don't feel quite so bad about it. Colleague Bruce Feldman has released his annual "Freaks" list of workout warriors, and Bearcats punter Pat O'Donnell scored a victory for punters everywhere by checking in at No. 10. Writes Feldman:

"Yes, a punter. Don't roll your eyes, though. This guy is one of the more imposing punters since the Pittsburgh Panthers' MMA fighter Dave Brytus. The 6-foot-5, 217-pound O'Donnell has a 355-pound bench, broad jumps 9'2" and his 10-yard split of 1.53 seconds is actually faster than the time Jeff Demps clocks."​

Feldman lists West Virginia defensive end Bruce Irvin among those players who just missed the cut. If O'Donnell is making this list ahead of Irvin, that tells you something.

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post/_/id/20079/bearcats-punter-makes-annual-freaks-list
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So, does that mean that we can once again have a punter that plays wide receiver? Brian Monroe, where art thou?
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Maybe he can play DT
 
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