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What College fight song gives you the most goosebumps? Which one is most 'collegiate' and puts you in that mindset of being in college with the fanfare and student body support? Football is BIG at some of these schools and the fight song is a part of the school and it's students forever. Some of the fight songs really get me fired up.

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KICKING CAMP IN ARIZONA AT TEMPE H.S.

DATE:

Sunday, July 27, 2008

TIME:

09:00am - 11:30am (all kickers & punters ages 7 to 12 & any beginners)

12:00pm - 02:30pm (Kickers Only ages 13 and up)

LOCATION:

Tempe High School

1730 South Mill Avenue

Tempe, AZ 85281

Get Directions

 

*BONUS 1:

Billy Cundiff, NFL Placekicker (Dallas Cowboys/Kansas City Chiefs) will be working with Coach Brent and the students at the kicking camp!

*BONUS 2:

Tempe HS Head Football Coach Rodriguez & Staff will also be assisting at the kicking camp.

COST:

$150.00 pre-register by July 1 (use coupon code "arizonacamp" at checkout)

$200.00 if registered after July 1 (camp fee includes bonus discussion!)

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 Most Memorable Missed Kicks

By STEPHEN RIPLEY

http://www.winnipegsun.com/Sports/Top10/2007/09/09/4480879-sun.html

Today on Hinterland Who's Who, we take a look at the North American football placekicker, a universally reviled species with a tragically short lifespan.

Placekickers can be easily spotted on the sidelines, since they tend to keep their distance from the other members of the herd (or "team"), most of whom don't consider them real football players. They also usually wear mismatched shoes, helmets with a one-bar facemask and a pair of goat horns after every narrow defeat.

The latest kicker to be fitted for horns is University of Michigan senior Jason Gingell, who last Saturday had two kicks blocked in the final 1:47 of a 34-32 loss to the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Despite the ineptitude of Michigan's defence, offence and coaching staff, if Gingell had been able to coax just one of those kicks over the crossbar, the Wolverines would have been spared the shame of becoming the first ranked team in history to lose to a Div. 1-AA school.

But that's the life of a placekicker. As Gingell and the 10 men on this list can attest, you're only as good as your last kick.

10. Paul McCallum

How can a guy who holds the record for the longest field goal in CFL history (62 yards) miss a measly 18-yarder to lose a playoff game? That's the question thousands of Saskatchewan Roughrider fans were asking in 2004 after McCallum's overtime blunder against the B.C. Lions. They reacted as any of us would -- by hucking eggs at his house, dumping manure on his neighbour's lawn and making death threats on his family.

9. Florida State

In a 1991 clash between top-ranked FSU and No. 2 Miami, Seminoles kicker Gerry Thomas missed a 34-yard field goal attempt with 29 seconds left to play, sealing a 17-16 Hurricanes victory and helping to propel Miami to the national title. Then, one year later, new 'Noles kicker Dan Mowrey missed a 39-yarder on the final play of a 27-24 loss to the hated 'Canes. The games became known as Wide Right I and Wide Right II.

8. Cincinnati Bengals

Needing a victory in their penultimate game against the Denver Broncos to secure a playoff berth last season, the Cincinnati Bengals were about to send the contest into overtime after scoring a touchdown with 41 seconds left in the fourth quarter. But an errant snap on the ensuing PAT attempt cost the Bungles a 24-23 defeat and ultimately knocked them out of the playoffs when they lost again the next week.

7. Charlie Brown

The kid with the perfectly round head gets a bad rap for his 0-for-312 career record, but in truth, a lot of the blame must be placed on his holder. Nobody knew why Lucy Van Pelt -- brother of Linus and cousin of former Bills QB Alex -- always pulled the ball away until 1973, when she was indicted on charges of game-fixing and dispensing psychiatric advice without a licence.

6. Tony Romo

With 1:19 left in their wild-card game against the Seattle Seahawks last season, Dallas Cowboys kicker Martin Gramatica was poised to kick his team to victory as he lined up a short, chip-shot field goal. But like Charlie Brown, Gramatica was denied a shot at glory as his holder, Cowboys QB Tony Romo, let the ball slip through his fingers. Romo picked up the ball and ran for the end zone, but came up a yard short, sealing Seatte's 21-20 victory.

5. Mike Vanderjagt

Once the most accurate placekicker in NFL history, this Canadian's career with the Indianapolis Colts came to a sudden end in 2006 when he missed a last-minute 46-yarder, sealing a 21-18 playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Actually, the most errant swing of Vanderjagt's right foot came a few years earlier when he planted it squarely into his mouth by criticizing the leadership abilities of Colts QB Peyton Manning and coach Tony Dungy, prompting Manning to later describe him as "our idiot kicker who got liquored up and ran his mouth."

4. Eddie Murray

While we're picking on Canadians, how about Detroit Lion Eddie Murray, who was one of the NFL's top kickers in the '80s and '90s? With five seconds left in a 1983 NFC divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, Murray missed a 43-yarder to allow the Niners to escape with a 24-23 win.

3. Scott Norwood

The Buffalo Bills trailed the New York Giants 20-19 with eight seconds left in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., when Bills kicker Scott Norwood lined up a 47-yard field goal attempt to win the game. But Norwood's kick sailed wide right, forever adding his name -- probably unfairly -- to the list of athletes who blew it when the chips were down.

2. Gary Anderson

In 1998-99, Anderson became the first kicker in NFL history go an entire season without a miss, going 35-for-35. Then, with his Minnesota Vikings leading 27-20 with 2:07 left in the NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons, Anderson did the unthinkable, hooking a 38-yarder just outside the left upright. The Falcons went on to score a tying touchdown, then won the game in overtime on a 38-yarder of their own.

1. Garo Yepremian

While not as costly as the misses by Anderson or Norwood, Yepremian's blunder in Super Bowl VII has become legendary. Leading the Washington Redskins 14-0 late in the game, Yepremian's short field goal attempt was blocked, causing the ball to bounce back into his hands. Inexplicably, the kicker attempted a pass, which slipped out of his hand and popped into the air. He then feebly batted it to a Redskins player, who returned it for a touchdown. The Dolphins hung on for the victory, preserving their perfect 1972 season, but Yepremian's gaffe helped forever brand kickers as objects of ridicule among "real" players.

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July 1'st is the signup deadline to receive the reduced rate of $150.00 for our Texas Kicking Camp and select national summer kicking camps.  Check out www.kickingworld.com/camps.html for complete registration information.  You can conveniently pay online with a major credit card or feel free to call us at 949-610-3600 to complete registration for you or your child. 

We have a lot of big things happening this summer and a few of our students have already been getting looks by top Division 1 Football Programs.  I'm as excited as you guys are and I look forward to a very successful 2008 football season with great field goal percentages and yards per punt!

-Coach Brent

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Position

2007   K

Player Team Base Salary Sign Bonus Other Bonus Total Salary Cap Value    Lindell, Rian Bills $ 750,000 $ 300,000 $ 2,454,200 $ 3,204,200 $ 3,264,200    Elam, Jason Broncos $ 2,245,000 $ 2,675,000 $ 270,000 $ 2,245,000 $ 3,030,000    Moorman, Brian Bills $ 750,000 $ 0 $ 1,251,440 $ 1,001,440 $ 2,137,868    Kaeding, Nate Chargers $ 600,000 $ 2,500,000 $ 1,028,600 $ 1,603,600 $ 2,128,600    Scobee, Josh Jaguars $ 700,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 1,052,400 $ 3,702,400 $ 2,102,400    Hanson, Jason Lions $ 1,650,000 $ 2,150,000 $ 480 $ 1,650,480 $ 2,080,480    Brown, Josh Seahawks $ 2,078,000 $ 0 $ 960 $ 2,078,960 $ 2,078,960    Vinatieri, Adam Colts $ 1,370,000 $ 3,500,000 $ 4,800 $ 1,374,800 $ 2,074,800    Janikowski, Sebastian Raiders $ 1,350,000 $ 0 $ 125,480 $ 1,350,480 $ 1,953,315    Kasay, John Panthers $ 1,300,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 204,680 $ 1,504,680 $ 1,904,680    Hentrich, Craig Titans $ 1,400,000 $ 535,000 $ 104,320 $ 1,504,320 $ 1,888,070    Lechler, Shane Raiders $ 1,000,000 $ 0 $ 500,480 $ 1,500,480 $ 1,883,337    Brown, Kris Texans $ 1,350,000 $ 1,900,000 $ 60,760 $ 1,355,760 $ 1,735,760    Zastudil, Dave Browns $ 1,050,000 $ 500,000 $ 162,600 $ 1,112,600 $ 1,532,600    Mare, Olindo Saints $ 1,500,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,880 $ 1,502,880 $ 1,502,880    Longwell, Ryan Vikings $ 820,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 2,520 $ 822,520 $ 1,422,520    Wilkins, Jeff Rams $ 820,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 1,800 $ 821,800 $ 1,421,800    Bryant, Matt Buccaneers $ 1,000,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 205,880 $ 1,105,880 $ 1,405,880    Nedney, Joe 49ers $ 1,007,500 $ 1,560,000 $ 4,920 $ 1,012,420 $ 1,402,420    Dawson, Phil Browns $ 800,000 $ 0 $ 305,880 $ 1,005,880 $ 1,325,880    Larson, Kyle Bengals $ 1,300,000 $ 0 $ 5,760 $ 1,305,760 $ 1,305,760    Stover, Matt Ravens $ 1,000,000 $ 1,400,000 $ 24,200 $ 1,004,200 $ 1,304,200    Baker, Jason Panthers $ 700,000 $ 2,200,000 $ 3,240 $ 2,903,240 $ 1,267,718    Maynard, Brad Bears $ 875,000 $ 900,000 $ 31,720 $ 906,720 $ 1,236,720    Reed, Jeff Steelers $ 600,000 $ 850,000 $ 56,240 $ 1,456,240 $ 1,189,573    Bidwell, Josh Buccaneers $ 720,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 10,960 $ 720,960 $ 1,120,960    Feagles, Jeff Giants $ 820,000 $ 0 $ 233,840 $ 1,003,840 $ 1,103,840    Scifres, Mike Chargers $ 800,000 $ 0 $ 255,520 $ 1,055,520 $ 1,094,120    Harris, Nick Lions $ 600,000 $ 2,050,000 $ 25,960 $ 2,675,960 $ 1,092,626    McBriar, Mat Cowboys $ 600,000 $ 2,500,000 $ 6,240 $ 3,106,240 $ 1,091,863    Feely, Jay Dolphins $ 600,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 350,000 $ 1,825,000 $ 1,025,000    Sauerbrun, Todd Broncos $ 820,000 $ 0 $ 600,960 $ 820,960 $ 1,020,960    Akers, David Eagles $ 800,000 $ 1,050,000 $ 5,280 $ 805,280 $ 1,015,280    Graham, Shayne Bengals $ 595,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 4,080 $ 599,080 $ 999,080    Smith, Hunter Colts $ 720,000 $ 500,000 $ 0 $ 720,000 $ 891,428    Lee, Andy 49ers $ 600,000 $ 1,690,000 $ 5,880 $ 2,295,880 $ 887,546    Frost, Derrick Redskins $ 850,000 $ 0 $ 5,640 $ 855,640 $ 855,640    Nugent, Mike Jets $ 435,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 5,880 $ 440,880 $ 849,213    Graham, Ben Jets $ 562,500 $ 200,000 $ 230,000 $ 792,500 $ 832,500    Rackers, Neil Cardinals $ 800,000 $ 0 $ 5,280 $ 805,280 $ 805,280    Jones, Donald Rams $ 510,000 $ 1,175,000 $ 2,280 $ 1,687,280 $ 747,280    Tynes, Lawrence Giants $ 600,000 $ 25,000 $ 275,840 $ 650,840 $ 650,840    Hanson, Chris Patriots $ 595,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 595,000 $ 595,000    Colquitt, Dustin Chiefs $ 435,000 $ 420,000 $ 5,280 $ 440,280 $ 580,280    Turk, Matt Texans $ 820,000 $ 40,000 $ 0 $ 860,000 $ 475,000    Gostkowski, Stephen Patriots $ 360,000 $ 425,000 $ 5,640 $ 365,640 $ 471,890    Bironas, Rob Titans $ 435,000 $ 0 $ 161,480 $ 466,480 $ 466,480    Suisham, Shaun Redskins $ 435,000 $ 0 $ 6,600 $ 441,600 $ 441,600    Kluwe, Chris Vikings $ 435,000 $ 0 $ 6,000 $ 441,000 $ 441,000    Koenen, Michael Falcons $ 435,000 $ 0 $ 5,520 $ 440,520 $ 440,520    Gould, Robbie Bears $ 435,000 $ 0 $ 4,560 $ 439,560 $ 439,560    Rayner, Dave Chiefs $ 435,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 409,412 $ 409,412    Carney, John Jaguars $ 820,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 771,765 $ 409,412    Podlesh, Adam Jaguars $ 285,000 $ 484,000 $ 0 $ 769,000 $ 406,000    Andersen, Morten Falcons $ 820,000 $ 17,000 $ 0 $ 740,529 $ 400,824    Sepulveda, Daniel Steelers $ 285,000 $ 345,000 $ 0 $ 630,000 $ 400,000    Koch, Sam Ravens $ 360,000 $ 54,490 $ 6,360 $ 366,360 $ 384,523    Ryan, Jon Packers $ 360,000 $ 35,000 $ 10,520 $ 365,520 $ 382,186    Plackemeier, Ryan Seahawks $ 360,000 $ 42,000 $ 3,840 $ 363,840 $ 374,340    Weatherford, Steve Saints $ 360,000 $ 0 $ 4,800 $ 364,800 $ 364,800    Folk, Nick Cowboys $ 285,000 $ 108,000 $ 0 $ 393,000 $ 312,000    Crosby, Mason Packers $ 285,000 $ 93,950 $ 0 $ 378,950 $ 308,487    Fields, Brandon Dolphins $ 285,000 $ 54,075 $ 0 $ 339,075 $ 298,518    Rocca, Saverio Eagles $ 285,000 $ 0 $ 3,720 $ 288,720 $ 288,720    Barr, Mike Cardinals $ 285,000 $ 0 $ 6,240 $ 285,000 $ 285,000    Elling, Aaron Bengals $ 510,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 260,000 $ 260,000    Deraney, John Lions $ 285,000 $ 5,000 $ 0 $ 195,000 $ 191,666

http://content.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/salaries/playersbyposition.aspx?pos=123

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Posted Mar 30th 2007 11:33AM

The NFL, at it's owners meeting this week, decided to change their rules on the "K-balls" ... the football used in games that are for kicking plays. If you remember, the K-balls came under some fire last postseason when the Cowboys' Tony Romo fumbled a snap for a possible game-winning field goal against Seattle. From the Dallas Morning News:

Now the NFL will mark the 12 K-balls in the game, one through 12. K-ball No. 1 will be used on the opening kickoff and on every kicking play it's available. Then the No. 2 K-ball will be put into play. It, too, will be used on every kicking play until it is no longer available.

The rule used to be that twelve K-balls, marked 1 thru 12, were rotated during a game so that each ball was used the same amount of times. Those balls were fresh out of the box and weren't allowed to be used for anything until they get into the game. However the balls weren't worn enough and would often still be slick and have been a sore spot for kickers throughout the league.

http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2007/03/30/tony-romo-the-new-k-ball-rules-are-for-you/

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Wednesday, January 10, 2007

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PHILADELPHIA -- Even in perfect weather, some footballs can be too slippery.

While teams are allowed to practice with regular game balls during the week, the ones used on special teams are off limits until shortly before kickoff. They're shiny and new, and even have a name -- the K-Ball.

One major problem, though: The balls are a bit slick because they're fresh out of the box.

"They're slicker than the plastic balls my kids play with," injured Philadelphia Eagles long-snapper Mike Bartrum said Tuesday.

Since 1999, kickers, punters, holders and snappers have complained to anyone who will listen that they don't like the K-Balls.

It took Tony Romo's bobbled snap to really get everyone's attention.

Romo led Dallas to the playoffs after replacing Drew Bledsoe as the starting quarterback and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl. But he'll be remembered for mishandling the snap on a 19-yard field goal in the closing moments of the Cowboys' 21-20 loss to the Seahawks in a wild card playoff game Saturday.

The NFL introduced the K-Balls eight years ago after the competition committee decided teams were abusing their privileges and taking unusual measures to condition balls to fly higher and travel farther.

Kickers and punters were accused of using strange methods to soften the leather, spread the seams and inflate the bladder. Rumors included instances of balls being put in microwave ovens, dryers and saunas.

"The reason this was put in place was to prevent teams from doctoring balls for kicking," league spokesman Greg Aiello said.

So the night before a game, 12 balls marked with a "K" are delivered straight from the manufacturer, Wilson Sporting Goods, to the officials. Two hours before the game, a representative from each team can prepare the balls by rubbing them down and brushing them off. An official then checks the air pressure, puts the balls in a bag and subs them in on kicks.

A day after Romo's bobble, David Akers kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired to give the Eagles a 23-20 victory over the New York Giants in the NFC's other wild-card game.

Though Romo didn't make any excuses for his gaffe, Akers and others around the league blamed the K-Ball.

"Kicking balls are very, very slick," Akers said. "They have a lot of wax on them because they are brand new. You don't get to work them in very much, and you see a lot of that happening."

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/football/299071_nfln10.html

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