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Helton is pretty bad...

Posted on 10/11/09 at 2:12 pm
Posted by oliverklozhoff
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Member since Jan 2009
121 posts
Posted on 10/11/09 at 2:12 pm
Can we find a better punter in the general student population? I'm sure there is a soccer player that can punt the ball farther than 18 yards.

He had that one booming punt, and has had a few this season, but I would rather a punter that consistently put it 40 than one that puts them 50 and 18.

Posted by LSUTENNIS88
Nashville
Member since Oct 2005
5446 posts
Posted on 10/11/09 at 2:14 pm to
We have a good one. Drew Alleman. But you know such talent won't get on the field when it's needed.
Posted by Bengal55
Kingwood, TX
Member since Oct 2009
315 posts
Posted on 10/11/09 at 2:18 pm to
His first punt was bad..but after that he was freaking great. How many return yards did UF have? Keeping Brandon James from making a big play is very important..and he did that.

What is Helton's "NET" punting average for the year...that's the most important stat for a punter...

And what is his national ranking in that category? I dont know it actually...im just curious. I bet it's pretty respectable. How many punt returns have the opponents had? I cant think of many. Ill take 7 or so less yards on the punt if the PR has to fair catch. In the long run that will be better.

Posted by scarfacec28169
Ball, LA
Member since Jan 2008
390 posts
Posted on 10/11/09 at 2:26 pm to
PUNTING No. Yards Avg Long TB
Derek Helton 23 909 39.5 59 14
Josh Jasper 3 112 37.3 39 0
Posted by Bengal55
Kingwood, TX
Member since Oct 2009
315 posts
Posted on 10/11/09 at 2:30 pm to
For the ENTIRE year...

Opponents have returned only 4 punts for 30 total yards.

LSU has returned 15 for 206. There is something to be said for hang time.

Posted by Bengal55
Kingwood, TX
Member since Oct 2009
315 posts
Posted on 10/11/09 at 2:32 pm to
quote:

Derek Helton 23 909 39.5 59 14


i doubt that 14 is TB...or touch back. Im pretty sure that number represents FC...Fair catches. Im guessing he has maybe 4 or 5 TBs.

Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
289381 posts
Posted on 10/11/09 at 2:32 pm to
Helton as been doing pretty good.

of course he shanked one yesterday. That happens on occasion
Posted by LATIGERFAN
Member since Sep 2009
1465 posts
Posted on 10/11/09 at 3:30 pm to
Helton has been doing well and his average is really good if you think about how bad he was against Washington. Also, he has put a few punts inside the 10, one was inside the 5 against Georgia.
Posted by TX Tiger
at home
Member since Jan 2004
39289 posts
Posted on 10/11/09 at 3:34 pm to
quote:

Helton is pretty bad...
Posted by SOCAL TIGER
SOCAL
Member since Jan 2005
11421 posts
Posted on 10/11/09 at 3:35 pm to
Its called coverage punts......no big plays but less net.....
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