51 Yard Field Goal

[KingDL1]

I liked we kicked it, I like that it looked like he had room to spare, I liked it was right down the middle.

I did not dream it did I? I don't think I saw anything about this discussed the strength of our kicker was he kicking our kickoffs also? This is our new kicker is that correct? 

 

 

[GrayEagle]

Your remembrance of Cole Hedlund was correct except that Zach Williams handled kickoffs.  Hedlund's 51-yarder was a thing of beauty and a joy to behold.  

[97and03]

Box score showed Zach Williams doing kick offs

[UNT 90 Grad]

5 hours ago, KingDL1 said:

I liked we kicked it, I like that it looked like he had room to spare, I liked it was right down the middle.

I did not dream it did I? I don't think I saw anything about this discussed the strength of our kicker was he kicking our kickoffs also? This is our new kicker is that correct? 

 

 

The bolded question above tried to short circuit my brain. Hedlund only handled field goals and extra points.  As others pointed out, Zach Williams is our kickoff specialist.  

[DeepGreen]

Let’s not forget the snapper on those field goals. First game and no mistakes.

[NorthTexan95]

How many years of eligibility does Hedlund have renaming?  

[oldguystudent]

That 51-yard kick, I felt myself doing the old man bowling shuffle, willing the damn thing to make the distance.  It didn't have the distance authority of Trevor Moore's kicks, but dammit, the points still counted. 

[UNT 90 Grad]

Arkansas fans commented on it on their fan board.  They were having a WTF moment.   They recognized that he had great accolades coming out of high school, but I guess he didn’t do so hot for them.  This field goal has them questioning if UNT has better special teams coaching than they had.  

Some people need a change of scenery.  Ask Cole Hamels.

[greenjoe]

I can't think of a better scenario than NT being down 2 with 5 seconds left against Arkansas.  We send Hedlund out.  He booms a 31 yarder as time runs out.  Justice.

GO MEAN GREEN

[EagleMBA]

12 hours ago, NorthTexan95 said:

How many years of eligibility does Hedlund have renaming?  

I am under the impression that this is his last year of eligibility.

 

[UNTLifer]

1 minute ago, EagleMBA said:

I am under the impression that this is his last year of eligibility.

 

That is correct.

[NorthTexan95]

4 hours ago, EagleMBA said:

I am under the impression that this is his last year of eligibility.

 

That's what I was afraid of. 

[greenjoe]

I don't know what kind of a Mean Green fans down votes a post wishing for a storybook-like ending when North Texas plays Arkansas. 

Beat Arkansas

GO MEAN GREEN

[MeanGreenTexan]

Hedlund's kicks are odd.
@Side Show Joe & I were chatting about that during the game. 

When he kicks it, there's not a big thud like you'd normally hear from a strong kicker like Moore...  but unlike a normal kick like that, Hedlund's kicks seem to continue rising/hanging much longer.
Moore's kicks last year would get up high quickly, then start descending slowly, but the original power was enough to get it through.
Hedlund's kicks seemed to rise slowly & hang up high for a long time before starting a more rapid descent.

[NorthTexan95]

1 hour ago, greenjoe said:

I don't know what kind of a Mean Green fans down votes a post wishing for a storybook-like ending when North Texas plays Arkansas. 

Beat Arkansas

GO MEAN GREEN

Must have been a lurking Arky fan.

[KingDL1]

3 hours ago, greenjoe said:

I don't know what kind of a Mean Green fans down votes a post wishing for a storybook-like ending when North Texas plays Arkansas. 

Beat Arkansas

GO MEAN GREEN

I gave you an up-vote to counteract your down vote! Maybe they wanted an up by 6 with 30 seconds left and we kick a field goal to make it two score difference. 

[DentonLurker]

Perhaps they want a more convincing win than that where the nation gets put on notice

[UNTLifer]

Loved the Arkansas' fan's comments regarding Hedlund being perfect for the night.

[THOR]

1 hour ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

Hedlund's kicks are odd.
@Side Show Joe & I were chatting about that during the game. 

When he kicks it, there's not a big thud like you'd normally hear from a strong kicker like Moore...  but unlike a normal kick like that, Hedlund's kicks seem to continue rising/hanging much longer.
Moore's kicks last year would get up high quickly, then start descending slowly, but the original power was enough to get it through.
Hedlund's kicks seemed to rise slowly & hang up high for a long time before starting a more rapid descent.

very much like a soccer player kicking a soccer ball the length of the field...wonder why???

[MeanGreenTexan]

1 minute ago, THOR said:

very much like a soccer player kicking a soccer ball the length of the field...wonder why???

True.  I would think that most kickers have soccer backgrounds, right?

[EagleMBA]

4 hours ago, greenjoe said:

I don't know what kind of a Mean Green fans down votes a post wishing for a storybook-like ending when North Texas plays Arkansas. 

Beat Arkansas

GO MEAN GREEN

HAS to be a disturbed feral hog troll!