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Blair Walsh excels to date filling kicker shoes,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]
Mike Priefer might have put his job on the line when the Vikings special teams coach convinced Gm Rick Spielman and coach Leslie Frazier release a an excellent placekicker in Ryan Longwell and put the job in the hands of a rookie named Blair Walsh,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], who was coming off a bad senior season at Georgia.
But so far, Priefer has watched Walsh make good on two field goals from the 49ers and five of six against the Bills. So right now,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], he ought to be hailed like a hero from the coaching staff.
And as essential as his field goal accuracy is,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the fact that Walsh has consistently put kickoffs in to the end zone is also significant. Walsh, who definitely are paid $390,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych],000 compared to Longwell's 2012 contract of $2.Six million,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], discussed the great relationship he developed with Priefer before the Vikings drafted him within the sixth round.
"He came down to Athens [Ga.] about three times and worked me out and I saw him at the combine,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]," Walsh said. "We were built with a good relationship,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and that we hit them back.
"He had discussed the chance about drafting me, but obviously he couldn't promise me or tell me anything. I knew that whatever would happen was going to be depending on my workouts and my combine performances and my overall career at Georgia."
Walsh said he was ecstatic when he was drafted,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
"It was definitely surprising to see they let Ryan go,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]," Walsh said. "He's been such a big part of this franchise for a lot of years, and that i have nothing but respect for him and his abilities. It had been a nice vote of confidence to have me enter into camp as the only kicker to find the most reps I'm able to get. I just have to still demonstrate to them that I'm capable of being a starting kicker with this team.
"I know I've said hello before and it's type of clich but I need to keep competing against myself on a daily basis to get better. I can't get complacent with anything I do. I have to anticipate to go and 100 percent confident by the time this year starts."
So how exactly does Walsh explain he had such a great junior year,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], when he was good on 20 of 23 attempts,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], however his senior year saw him slump striking just 21 of 35?
"When I came here in the spring after I got drafted, they simply slowed me down and tweaked my form a little bit and it has been employed by me to date,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]," he said.
Walsh credits snapper Cullen Loeffler and holder Chris Kluwe for his early success,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
"It took me a little while to get used to holding with a new person, because I'd the same holder for about four years at Georgia,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]," Walsh said. "But Chris Kluwe is an awesome holder and he works hard at what he does,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and I think he takes pride in becoming a great holder. So far,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], we have been working great together and the whole rhythm from Cullen to him in my experience continues to be good to date."
When it comes to pressure on the rookie kicker who will be released if he doesn't produce,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Walsh said: "There's pressure no matter what,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], it does not matter who I'd be succeeding. But this is the NFL,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], there's only 32 people that kick the ball like a profession,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and you've got to be ready each and every day and also have 110 percent focus and perform."
Walsh may well be a element in the Vikings winning much more games than expected.
Kill at the top of quarterback Gray
Gophers football coach Jerry Kill notes that quarterback MarQueis Gray returned from the ligament tear this past year,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], now that his knee is even stronger,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], he must have a great season.
"The way he was available running full speed and making cuts on the dime this past year,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], he looked great,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]," Kill said. "I feel like he's going to possess a great year. Also he's going to help [receiver] Jamel Harbison out and both of those guys will be able to allow us to out this year."
Talking about the improvement in talent on the team this year, Kill said: "We're going for a program in the ground up, and it takes some time, but we've certainly improved athletically and i am pleased the way in which our children to this point are giving effort and seeking to get better."
Williams files appeal
Attorneys who represent Jimmy Williams filed an appeal using the state Supreme Court on Friday for an additional hearing to try to overturn the decision that court made earlier this month in the case from the University of Minnesota,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
The court overturned decisions in favor of Williams that found he'd quit his Oklahoma State job believing he'd been hired as men's basketball assistant to Tubby Smith, simply to have then-Gophers athletic director Joe Maturi overrule the hiring. Four justices removed themselves from the case due to their ties to the U,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and 2 acting justices were appointed to hear it. Williams' lawyers believe they deserve another hearing.
Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said he is patient using the progress being made on the team's new stadium,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], with the first big proceed to be made between September once the architect for that building is named.
Glen Taylor,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the Timberwolves owner who has made many mission trips to another country with Bill Austin of Starkey Hearing Technolgies to give out free hearing aids, is now on the two-week pursuit to China to complete some charity work.
Former Gophers associate athletic director Jeff Schemmel is managing director of the college division of JMI Sports,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], where he recommends the hiring of school coaches. Schemmel said that Gophers athletic director Norwood Teague was very highly rated like a candidate for many jobs before he made a decision to go ahead and take position here.
In 2007,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], when the Vikings drafted Tyler Thigpen in the seventh complete of Coastal Carolina,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the quarterback was among the standouts in training camp. However the Vikings tried to sneak Thigpen through waivers and Kansas City claimed him,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], making for a very unhappy Vikings coaching staff. Well,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Thigpen completed eight of 15 passes from the Vikings on Friday for 56 yards for Buffalo,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the fourth team he's been with since he was drafted.
The Vegas oddsmakers don't pick the four local pro teams to become very successful this year.
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