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SDSU Punter Neal Bainbridge makes the Sports Network's I-AA Positional Rankings
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Extra Point - I-AA Positional Rankings
By Matt Dougherty, The Sports Network
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - After last year’s national championship victory, James Madison’s offensive line earned the bountiful praise usually reserved for skill-position players. The Dukes’ "big uglies" received a good deal of the credit. And respect. Even some love.
The I-AA world raved about how the Dukes’ imposing front five took control of the trenches in the second half of a 31-21 win against Montana. But despite the recognition of great play, only a handful of fans outside of Harrisonburg, Virginia could recite the names Jamaal Crowder, George Burns, Leon Steinfeld, Matt Magerko and Corey Davis.
Of course, sparse attention from the press and fans becomes commonplace for offensive linemen and all "non-skill" position players at all levels of football. Quarterbacks, running backs and receivers receive the accolades as they find the endzone and make the headlines. With that in mind, The Sports Network positional rankings keeps the trend going by lumping together the "lower-profile" positions.
Below is a list of the top returning I-AA players at each position, with the exception of quarterback, running back, and wide receiver (as well as tight end and fullback) which have already been evaluated. The number of players listed at each spot differs, with five players ranked at positions with one player (center, kicker, punter, return specialist), 10 at positions with two players on the field (offensive guard, offensive tackle, defensive end, defensive tackle, cornerback and safety) and 20 players ranked at linebacker
Punters
1. David Simonhoff, Southeast Missouri State (Sr., 6-2, 175) - Simonhoff averaged 46.0 yards on 69 punts, and placed 19 of those kicks inside the 20.
2. Cory Elolf, Texas State (Sr., 6-1, 175) - Elolf posted a second consecutive solid season with a 41.7 average on 54 punts.
3. Cameron Muro, Hampton (Sr., 6-2, 220) - Muro placed 14 of his 47 punts inside the 20 and averaged 41.9 yards for the year.
4. Eric Hernandez, Prairie View A & M (Jr., 5-10, 185) - Hernandez was one of the few bright spots for the Panthers with a 43.0 average per punt.
5. Neal Bainbridge, South Dakota State (Jr., 6-3, 175) - Bainbridge averaged 43.1 yards on 58 punts in the Jackrabbits’ inaugural I-AA campaign.
Mid-Major: Ryan Feely, Jacksonville.
For the entire list of Positional Rankings for I-AA go to this link. http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default...AGN3959059.htm
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Extra Point - I-AA Positional Rankings
By Matt Dougherty, The Sports Network
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - After last year’s national championship victory, James Madison’s offensive line earned the bountiful praise usually reserved for skill-position players. The Dukes’ "big uglies" received a good deal of the credit. And respect. Even some love.
The I-AA world raved about how the Dukes’ imposing front five took control of the trenches in the second half of a 31-21 win against Montana. But despite the recognition of great play, only a handful of fans outside of Harrisonburg, Virginia could recite the names Jamaal Crowder, George Burns, Leon Steinfeld, Matt Magerko and Corey Davis.
Of course, sparse attention from the press and fans becomes commonplace for offensive linemen and all "non-skill" position players at all levels of football. Quarterbacks, running backs and receivers receive the accolades as they find the endzone and make the headlines. With that in mind, The Sports Network positional rankings keeps the trend going by lumping together the "lower-profile" positions.
Below is a list of the top returning I-AA players at each position, with the exception of quarterback, running back, and wide receiver (as well as tight end and fullback) which have already been evaluated. The number of players listed at each spot differs, with five players ranked at positions with one player (center, kicker, punter, return specialist), 10 at positions with two players on the field (offensive guard, offensive tackle, defensive end, defensive tackle, cornerback and safety) and 20 players ranked at linebacker
Punters
1. David Simonhoff, Southeast Missouri State (Sr., 6-2, 175) - Simonhoff averaged 46.0 yards on 69 punts, and placed 19 of those kicks inside the 20.
2. Cory Elolf, Texas State (Sr., 6-1, 175) - Elolf posted a second consecutive solid season with a 41.7 average on 54 punts.
3. Cameron Muro, Hampton (Sr., 6-2, 220) - Muro placed 14 of his 47 punts inside the 20 and averaged 41.9 yards for the year.
4. Eric Hernandez, Prairie View A & M (Jr., 5-10, 185) - Hernandez was one of the few bright spots for the Panthers with a 43.0 average per punt.
5. Neal Bainbridge, South Dakota State (Jr., 6-3, 175) - Bainbridge averaged 43.1 yards on 58 punts in the Jackrabbits’ inaugural I-AA campaign.
Mid-Major: Ryan Feely, Jacksonville.
For the entire list of Positional Rankings for I-AA go to this link. http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default...AGN3959059.htm
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