Novak Is Not The Answer!

firstdown · 11-06-2006, 11:59 AM

Ok he did finally get a kick through the up rights but he is alot worse than Hall. He missed the game winner and then really got lucky to get a second chance and all of this had to happen for that second chance. Stop Dal. from scoring a TD, then block almost a give me kick, then have ST pick up the ball (I think only ST could have made that play), then get a face mask of 15yards and not 5 (it could have gone either way) and then he got his chance. Is Hall done for the year or can he come back at some point I just do not think Novak is that good and we just can't rely on them for kicking FG>

hesscl34 · 11-06-2006, 12:01 PM

I think you speak the obvious, dude. Which is why it was such a thrililng shock to watch him make that field goal. I doubt there was a fan there at FedEx that day that believed he was going to make it from 47yards away. WHAT AN ENDING!!!!!!!!!!!!

MTK · 11-06-2006, 12:01 PM

He really makes me nervous. He's just not accurate from any range right now. Maybe that kick will give him a boost of confidence.

firstdown · 11-06-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

He really makes me nervous. He's just not accurate from any range right now. Maybe that kick will give him a boost of confidence.

I hope so because. He makes me alot more nervous than Hall and if that kick didn't turn left just at the end is was going to be no good. Matty can Hall return this year or is he done?

Twilbert07 · 11-07-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

He really makes me nervous. He's just not accurate from any range right now. Maybe that kick will give him a boost of confidence.

The kick really might boost his confidence. When he was at Maryland, he hit a 46-yard FG at Georgia Tech with no time remaining and then hot another to win the game in OT. After that, he went on a roll. Let's hope the same thing happens again.

SmootSmack · 11-06-2006, 12:05 PM

Didn't he do the same exact thing last year in Seattle. Miss a game winner before getting a second chance and winning the game?

I don't think Hall is eligible come back this year.

JWsleep · 11-06-2006, 12:05 PM

Kicking is like golf--it's very mental. Hopefully, this will give him the boost in confidence he needs. He was good at MD, so we know he has the ability. He's just got to get the seasoning. Hopefully, it will come sooner rather than later. We need every friggin point we can get!

The Zimmermans · 11-06-2006, 12:05 PM

he's got the leg, he just doesnt have the mechanics down, his ball trails all over the place, he can't kick straight. Got help us on kicks for the rest of the year.

MTK · 11-06-2006, 12:07 PM

If we spend any significant money in free agency next year it better be on the best available kicker. Anyone know who will be available??

amorentz · 11-06-2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

If we spend any significant money in free agency next year it better be on the best available kicker. Anyone know who will be available??

Found this on some random website...

Josh Brown, UFA, Seattle Seahawks
Brown is probably the best kicker on the market next off season, so he gets a mention. Team’s looking for a proven leg will make an offer, but I don’t see Brown going anywhere.

Other Free Agent Kickers

Rian Lindell, UFA, Buffalo Bills
Josh Scobee, RFA, Jacksonville Jaguars
Lawrence Tynes, RFA, Kansas City Chiefs

2007 NFL Free Agent K

Brown is very good, but other than that, not much to get terribly excited about...

Pocket$ $traight · 11-06-2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by amorentz

Found this on some random website...

Josh Brown, UFA, Seattle Seahawks
Brown is probably the best kicker on the market next off season, so he gets a mention. Team’s looking for a proven leg will make an offer, but I don’t see Brown going anywhere.

Other Free Agent Kickers

Rian Lindell, UFA, Buffalo Bills
Josh Scobee, RFA, Jacksonville Jaguars
Lawrence Tynes, RFA, Kansas City Chiefs

2007 NFL Free Agent K

Brown is very good, but other than that, not much to get terribly excited about...

Maybe Hall will get healthy over the offseason. HA HA HA

I like Scobee.

skinsfan69 · 11-06-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by amorentz

Found this on some random website...

Josh Brown, UFA, Seattle Seahawks
Brown is probably the best kicker on the market next off season, so he gets a mention. Team’s looking for a proven leg will make an offer, but I don’t see Brown going anywhere.

Other Free Agent Kickers

Rian Lindell, UFA, Buffalo Bills
Josh Scobee, RFA, Jacksonville Jaguars
Lawrence Tynes, RFA, Kansas City Chiefs

2007 NFL Free Agent K

Brown is very good, but other than that, not much to get terribly excited about...

Brown has a very strong leg but isn't the most accurate kicker and has been getting a lot of kicks blocked this year. Tynes is nice but Scobe and Lindell are up and down.

backrow · 11-06-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

If we spend any significant money in free agency next year it better be on the best available kicker. Anyone know who will be available??

I know two guys. Hall and Novak, but I don't want either!

x44x · 11-06-2006, 05:29 PM

Brandon pace has been very reliable for VT for the last few years, and has great range. Maybe he will be around at the end of the draft.

Big C · 11-06-2006, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by x44x

Brandon pace has been very reliable for VT for the last few years, and has great range. Maybe he will be around at the end of the draft.

hes been good this year, but he has the tendency to miss big fg's (auburn game 20 yard fg missed...missing others)

11-06-2006, 11:59 AM	#1
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Novak Is Not The Answer! Ok he did finally get a kick through the up rights but he is alot worse than Hall. He missed the game winner and then really got lucky to get a second chance and all of this had to happen for that second chance. Stop Dal. from scoring a TD, then block almost a give me kick, then have ST pick up the ball (I think only ST could have made that play), then get a face mask of 15yards and not 5 (it could have gone either way) and then he got his chance. Is Hall done for the year or can he come back at some point I just do not think Novak is that good and we just can't rely on them for kicking FG>

11-06-2006, 12:01 PM	#2
hesscl34 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,782	Re: Novak Is Not The Answer! I think you speak the obvious, dude. Which is why it was such a thrililng shock to watch him make that field goal. I doubt there was a fan there at FedEx that day that believed he was going to make it from 47yards away. WHAT AN ENDING!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-06-2006, 12:01 PM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: Novak Is Not The Answer! He really makes me nervous. He's just not accurate from any range right now. Maybe that kick will give him a boost of confidence. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Novak Is Not The Answer! Didn't he do the same exact thing last year in Seattle. Miss a game winner before getting a second chance and winning the game? I don't think Hall is eligible come back this year. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,714	Re: Novak Is Not The Answer! Kicking is like golf--it's very mental. Hopefully, this will give him the boost in confidence he needs. He was good at MD, so we know he has the ability. He's just got to get the seasoning. Hopefully, it will come sooner rather than later. We need every friggin point we can get! __________________ Hail from Houston!

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The Zimmermans Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodley Park, Washington DC Age: 40 Posts: 937	Re: Novak Is Not The Answer! he's got the leg, he just doesnt have the mechanics down, his ball trails all over the place, he can't kick straight. Got help us on kicks for the rest of the year. __________________ Dan Snyder is a Cancer, Joe Gibbs is the Cure

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MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: Novak Is Not The Answer! If we spend any significant money in free agency next year it better be on the best available kicker. Anyone know who will be available?? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-06-2006, 05:29 PM	#14
x44x Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norfolk Virginia Age: 49 Posts: 211	Re: Novak Is Not The Answer! Brandon pace has been very reliable for VT for the last few years, and has great range. Maybe he will be around at the end of the draft.

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