For the 1st time since 2011, UConn is averaging more than 20 yards per kickoff return (Fuller)

[huskymedic]

The New Haven Register Blogs: Ramblings from The Runway: UConn getting its kicks in the return game

>>UConn has ranked 96th or lower in four of the previous five seasons. UConn joins Akron, Army, Illinois, Louisiana Lafayette, Miami (Ohio) and Wake Forest as the only teams failing to average at least 20 yards per kickoff return in each of the previous five seasons. However, the Huskies currently rank 32nd nationally averaging 23.6 yards per return and that includes a 2-yard return by freshman Jay Rose on a kickoff left intentionally short. If that return was taken off the books, the Huskies would be in the top 20.<<

Also a bit on Skanes in the link.

 

[gioff23]

What is this kick return thing you speak of?

I miss the philosophy of eliminating "explosive plays" by the other team by having your specials simply take a knee or wave their hand

 

[Redding Husky]

Special teams is 1/3 of the game. It can be weapon if coaches emphasized it. So many coaches spend about 5% of practice time on it.

 

[uconndogs]

I’ve heard that some teams even return punts when given the chance. I’m not kidding!