Kicker Commits Today! Big Bird is a Falcon!

PGY Tiercel · Post by **PGY Tiercel** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:05 am

Sounds great, but what lineman to we get to nickname Snuffleupagus to be his best friend.

falconfan1 · Post by **falconfan1** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:15 am

Ellis will arrive as our kicker- he must get the job done. Some have questioned signing a good weather HS kicker, but I note a number of northern schools have done so this year including Michigan State.

Now, what about the punter? I was told we had an absolutely outstanding punter in this weekend.

We can hope, Welcome Mr. Ellis and good luck!

Go Falcons!

jacojdm · Post by **jacojdm** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:19 am

falconfan1 wrote: Now, what about the punter? I was told we had an absolutely outstanding punter in this weekend.

We can hope, Welcome Mr. Ellis and good luck!

Go Falcons!

what ever happened to j.c. heighway? he was brought in as a walk on punter before the 2004 season, but i haven't seen him on the roster.

FLCoach · Post by **FLCoach** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:35 am

The punter that was in this past weekend is Alonso Rojas www.kicking.com has him listed as committing. Here is a link to his kicking.com page.

http://www.kicking.com/members/view.asp?id=mcr0629

Flipper · Post by **Flipper** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:42 am

I hope Big Bird and Rojas can adjust to kicking in NW Ohio. They sure look like they have the talent!

Class of 61 · Post by **Class of 61** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:42 am

FLCoach wrote:The punter that was in this past weekend, Alonso Rojas, has committed to BG! He called as soon as he got back to Miami yesterday. Here is a link to his kicking.com page.

http://www.kicking.com/members/view.asp?id=mcr0629

Don't know if anyone looked at his site, but he was the "best kicker" at the URBAN MEYER football camp last year. Think Urbie is helping Brandon out by spotting some talent and letting us know about it too? 8)

BGGrad01 · Post by **BGGrad01** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:43 am

FLCoach wrote:The punter that was in this past weekend, Alonso Rojas, has committed to BG! He called as soon as he got back to Miami yesterday. Here is a link to his kicking.com page.

http://www.kicking.com/members/view.asp?id=mcr0629

Great news! So now we have a 6'5" place kicker and a 6'3" punter - two of the tallest guys on the team.

Flipper · Post by **Flipper** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:49 am

You have to figure that Urbie's presence in Florida helps us. We're always going to be known as the school that launched his career. Florida is one of the three high profile programs in one of the top states for HS football talent in the country. As long as he's winning. he helps us.

OptionQB · Post by **OptionQB** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:53 am

16 known commitments and we still have to hear from Gordon and Tynes from this past weekend and both of our kickers are taken care of . . . This is turning out to be Brandon's top class yet.

Warthog · Post by **Warthog** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:26 am

Flipper wrote:You have to figure that Urbie's presence in Florida helps us. We're always going to be known as the school that launched his career. Florida is one of the three high profile programs in one of the top states for HS football talent in the country. As long as he's winning. he helps us.

I agree Flipper. He sees lots of great players now. When he comes across a kid that doesn't quite seem to be UF material, ya gotta hope he whispers a little about BG to them and then gives his buddy Brandon a heads up.

Lets hope he finds us another QB and some WRs soon!

San Diego Falcon · Post by **San Diego Falcon** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:17 pm

The punter that was in this past weekend, Alonso Rojas, has committed to BG! He called as soon as he got back to Miami yesterday.

He'll need to add about 70 pounds of fat around the waistline to effectively run those Perry Stadium fake punts.....

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 5:13 pm

His credentials certainly are impressive...and I love the fact he is stoked about coming to BGSU!

Signing Day is almost here!! WHOO HOO

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 5:15 pm

Warthog wrote:
Flipper wrote:You have to figure that Urbie's presence in Florida helps us. We're always going to be known as the school that launched his career. Florida is one of the three high profile programs in one of the top states for HS football talent in the country. As long as he's winning. he helps us.
I agree Flipper. He sees lots of great players now. When he comes across a kid that doesn't quite seem to be UF material, ya gotta hope he whispers a little about BG to them and then gives his buddy Brandon a heads up.

Lets hope he finds us another QB and some WRs soon!

Two excellent points there, guys. Hey, its the least he can do.

BGSUFootballFan · Post by **BGSUFootballFan** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:47 pm

yes i agree with the Urban Meyer statements. I think BG in general has become a lot better known place since he was here

and maybe now it is starting to show up more!

orangeandbrown · Post by **orangeandbrown** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:27 pm

Nice job, coaches! Filling needed positions with talent.

And there is no truth to the rumor that we had to make Mr. Hooper the special teams coach to lure Big Bird here.