Vols Kicker?

[TnAngler]

I may be incorrect but didn’t I see where our kicker left? If this is the case, any idea on who will be replacing him? I know that the kicker is not typically a major discussion point but we need all the points we can get, based on past decade of play. Thanks for replies.

 

[CA_Vol]

I’m sure we have a new kicker.

He’s also our starting middle linebacker right now.

 

[RockyTop140]

Good question, I know we had that walk on come in and kick a couple of extra points last season. Cant remember his name though.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Cimaglia leaving is still a mystery to me. Why would you leave to go to Georgia Tech as a senior?

 

[rgcvols98]

We have a transfer kicker, I think from Southern Cal.

 

[amishvol]

Am I wrong in believing the Freshman walk on JT Carver is supposed to be a very talented kicker?

 

[Catbone]

Cimaglia leaving is still a mystery to me. Why would you leave to go to Georgia Tech as a senior?

Idk but I liked his swag

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Idk but I liked his swag

I did too. He seemed like a leader too. Not many kickers can pull that off, but I thought he could.

 

[Evergrenevol]

I may be incorrect but didn’t I see where our kicker left? If this is the case, any idea on who will be replacing him? I know that the kicker is not typically a major discussion point but we need all the points we can get, based on past decade of play. Thanks for replies.

Here’s a link that has Mike Ekeler briefly responding to a question about our kickers and punters. (Further into the interview)

 

[rgcvols98]

USC Transfer Kicker Chase McGrath Commits to UT

 

[GAVol]

Cimaglia leaving is still a mystery to me. Why would you leave to go to Georgia Tech as a senior?

I don't know if he left for playing time or what, but he was a Management major. GT is probably one of the best places he could have landed for that.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

I don't know if he left for playing time or what, but he was a Management major. GT is probably one of the best places he could have landed for that.

I guess I can understand that, but even with a coaching change I thought the timing was weird. He had a rough year last, but I still think he should’ve been 1st team all SEC in 2019 ahead of that sociopath Hot Rod.

 

[Hacksaw]

If I did it right, this should start at the spot when Ekeler begins speaking about the kickers...

 

[JRich]

39 Toby Wilson Jr. Brentwood, Tenn. Brentwood Academy
41 JT Carver Fr. Martin, Tenn. Westview
42 Chase McGrath Sr. Newport Beach, Calif. Mater Dei (Grad transfer from USC)
43 Marshall Ware So. Germantown, Tenn. Germantown
37 Paxton Brooks Sr. Lexington, S.C. Airport (Starting punter, but can also PK)

Wilson, Carver (preferred), and Ware are all walk-ons. Wilson kicked some at the end of last season when Cimaglia was injured. He kicked the whole VU game. McGrath is a grad transfer from USC (Cal) and has some experience. He was a 3 star. If I recall, I think Brooks does the kick off work so he may be the long ball hitter.

 

[VolnJC]

Chase McGrath was the 2nd rated kicker in the country in 2017 (Cimaglia was 7th) He got injured and lost his job...he's good
2017 Top Kicker Recruits

 

[VolnJC]

We fine at kicker

 

[jhen713]

We won't need kickers. TDs and 2pt tries. Then onside kicks. D only needs to make a couple stops a game.

 

[Volador]

Don't much care who the kicker is, long as he (assume we still have a male at this position) can:

1. Kick our extra points with 100% efficacy
2. Put the kickoffs in the end zone 100% of the time (well, at least he'll get a chance ONCE a game...)
3. Learn to tackle kick off returners with a VENGEANCE, as Vengeance is mine said the Lord...

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

Still makes no sense why Brent Cimaglia would transfer. Did he think he was gonna “kick gooder” somewhere else?

 

[ButchPlz]

Still makes no sense why Brent Cimaglia would transfer. Did he think he was gonna “kick gooder” somewhere else?

Maybe the prior idiots in charge were giving him McDonald's bags too for some reason.

 

[tennesseeduke]

I may be incorrect but didn’t I see where our kicker left? If this is the case, any idea on who will be replacing him? I know that the kicker is not typically a major discussion point but we need all the points we can get, based on past decade of play. Thanks for replies.

Only thing I hope we kick is ass!

 

[hardyemt_p]

I may be incorrect but didn’t I see where our kicker left? If this is the case, any idea on who will be replacing him? I know that the kicker is not typically a major discussion point but we need all the points we can get, based on past decade of play. Thanks for replies.

Grab one off a fraternity couch!

 

[vols 30]

Maybe the prior idiots in charge were giving him McDonald's bags too for some reason.

I think his were filled with quarter pounders instead of cash

 

[ftsandersvol]

We need to recruit this guy.

 

[BlinghamptonVol]

Cimaglia leaving is still a mystery to me. Why would you leave to go to Georgia Tech as a senior?

Still makes no sense why Brent Cimaglia would transfer. Did he think he was gonna “kick gooder” somewhere else?

Think it has more to do with life after kicking. Let’s be honest, a degree from GT opens a lot more doors in the business world than one from UT (or pretty much anywhere else in the South).