Ratke's third field goal the longest in JMU postseason history capped . Sports writer Jackson Hephner details what the system can learn from the FCS and what changes can be made. If were in that situation, Id want to go out and kick that., Ratke added: Ive definitely been trying to add distance and I have worked with some kicking coaches and things like that to try and improve and just more accurate.. The biggest question for Shudak is his untested mental fortitude. Over the span of all those kicks, stressed and not, Ratke said the top of his right foot and toes swelled; it didnt hurt, he said. It was a good win. Conference shakeup: The ground beneath college sports took its most disfiguring shake to date as Southern California and UCLA announced they are leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten. NFL kickers are struggling early in 2022. But Ratke couldnt attempt a field goal longer than 52 yards because of rain, JMU moved its drills to a half-football-field indoor facility. The 2020 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game was a postseason college football game that determined a national champion in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision for the 2019 season.It was played at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on January 11, 2020, with kickoff at 12:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. local CST), and television coverage on ABC. He repped 225 on the Bench Press 27 times and showed athleticism at a slimmed down 280 pounds: @MikeGreene__ @JMUCurtCignetti pic.twitter.com/pCjaGzxWRP. NEWARK, Del. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison redshirt senior kicker Ethan Ratke is still working to improve. Low 39F. 20-for-26 FG, 57-for-58XP. 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He played 50 games during his JMU career, competing at guard and tackle. Sep 17, 2021 Ethan Ratke, who sealed James Madison's 31-28 win over Weber State in the FCS playoffs in 2017 with a 46-yard field goal with no time remaining, is still the starting kicker for. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. After the first 30 minutes of JMU vs. Texas State, Sports Editor Grant Johnson shares the good, bad and the ugly of Family Weekend's first half as the Dukes lead, 19-0. HARRISONBURG Ethan Ratke wasn't feeling the pressure. Ratke got the cleats they had in the back from JMU as a redshirt freshman in 2017. No kicker at any division has ever kicked more. If he was thrown off a little bit, you could tell it threw him off, Davis said. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. Head back to the 2022 NFL Draft Bible Virtual Guide homepage. A few congratulatory handshakes at the pro day from scouts didnt amount to anything more. Either of them. If a pair of teams like him, theres a good chance a few others may as well. Hassan Haskins high school coach needed someone to listen. Then came the first test in his new cleats: A 46-yard game-winning field goal attempt, with JMUs 24-game win streak and the FCS semifinals on the line. The Tribe elected to play junior Mathis at QB rather than freshman Darius Wilson, who had been the starter for all but one game this season. Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA, 10. He began the year as the fourth-string kicker, to be fair. After both teams scored two touchdowns in the first 15 minutes, it looked like it might be a game for James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke, who booted field goals of 44 and 42 yards in the second. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke is one of the FCS' all-time scorers. Winds light and variable. ADVERTISEMENT After the fumble recovery, Johnson threw a 21-yard scoring pass to Antwane Wells in the end zone. Kyle, he really starts everything, Miller said. With the score tied at 28 and one second left in the fourth quarter, former JMU head coach Mike Houston trots out redshirt freshman kicker Ethan Ratke to attempt a 46-yard field goal, the longest of his career. James Madison's success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Association's special teams player of the year. Even after completing its final FCS season, JMU boasts a few players who stand a chance of being drafted at this months NFL Draft. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. That changed versus No. 1 JMU is hosting unseeded Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. He wasnt used nearly as much as York or Brkic from 50+, but Dicker still has solid leg strength and an ability to consistently hit kicks from that range. You go through the same routine no matter when the kick happens or where youre kicking from. Bench press isnt everything, though, and there are likely valid questions about whether Greenes production at the FCS level could translate in some capacity to the NFL. When Ratke was the main kickoff specialist, he averaged 60.5 yards on 56 attempts, including 15 touchbacks. The Draft Scout Database provides Many different Functions, Sorts, Exports & More for more than 25 Major Clients the past 15 Years. JMU stabilized and won 32-22, probably knocking the Tribe (6-4, 4-3 CAA) out of the FCS playoff picture. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. Mechanicsville man charged with 10 child porn counts, Virginia State Superintendent Jillian Balow resigns, Dan Snyder is under investigation over line of credit taken out by Commanders, Mike Rhoades after VCU clinched A-10 regular-season title, Lionel Messi named men's Player of the Year at the 2022 Best FIFA Awards. On December 8, 2013, Broncos placekicker Matt Prater hits on a 64-yard field goal towards the conclusion of the first half. NFL Draft Bible 2022 kicker rankings for the NFL Draft, with scouting reports and draft information linked to player names. His holder, Miller, described Ratkes on-the-field demeanor as level-headed.. Willl Jmu Use A Different Kicker Next Season, Will Ratke Be In The Jmu Football Hall Of Fame. According to an article published by Zach Miller on. JMU plays Texas State during the Family Weekend game tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Sports Editor Grant Johnson delves into the mindset of head coach Curt Cignetti and the players going it as 22-point favorites. Nick Sciba, Wake Forest - Round Grade: PFA, 6. The NCAA has issued guidelines for schools, but boosters like Miamis John Ruiz arent worried. Hes a short stepper with a quick kick and decent elevation, while maintaining above average accuracy. His mechanics are quick and consistent, with a confident and clean kick. He hit 5-of-7 from 50+ this past season, and offers consistent mechanics with a confident strike. The Basketball Postseason Is Here | JMU Sports News Podcast, The Spring has Sprung | JMU Sports News Podcast, Men's Basketball is Back! While that strategy might make sense in college, its a waste of a roster spot in the NFL. Hes close to becoming the FCS all-time field goal record-holder. Find who might be worthy of a draft pick, and who is nothing more than a training camp body. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Covington rushed for 86 yards, including the long touchdown run, and Pringle finished the day with eight catches for 132 yards and the game-winning score. Cloudy. Wise is more relaxed, while Ratke worked himself up before many kicks. Ratke kicked. Greene dominated at the FCS level, which is a must for a defensive lineman hoping to move to the NFL. He cant fit into those Weber State size 8 1/2s anymore, but he thinks he still has them somewhere. High 67F. James Madisons process brings nothing but comfort. The Dukes (9-1, 6-1 CAA), headed to the FBS, track toward their last CAA title. I give them credit for that.. The indoor facility had to be opened up for Ratke to have enough room. Ratke, not on an NFL roster, is readying for an opportunity. More than that: Ratke is just five points behind the FBS scoring leader for any position, former Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds, and just 19 points behind the FCS scoring leader for any position, former Villanova running back Brian Westbrook. 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Im guessing Greene will have a line of suitors when teams start signing undrafted free agents. Cameron Dicker had an up-and-down career at Texas, but it ended in a phenomenal 2021 season where he succeeded as the kicker, punter, and kick off specialist. Entering this years draft, which lasts from April 28-30, the few Dukes with NFL aspirations will likely be late-round selections or undrafted free agents. JMU football opened the season with two large home crowds, and with Family Weekend sold out, JMU Athletics is continuing its upward trend of ticket sales. That doesnt mean its impossible for Ratke to make it to the NFL: Arguably the greatest NFL kicker of all time, Adam Vinatieri, attended the FCS South Dakota State. Nov 17, 2021 by Kyle Kensing Prior to Elon's 37-14 defeat of Towson, Skyler Davis gave a bold proclamation to Phoenix coach Tony Trisciani. JMU limited W&M to 80 first-half yards and led 23-0 late in the third quarter. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a career-high four field goals and James Madison bounced back from its lone loss of the season with a 19-3 win over Richmond. Here are our draft kicker rankings which will give you a look at how we view the prospects that will be entering the 2022 NFL Draft. Ratke remembered that Dec. 8 Friday night as very cold, he said in a text to The Breeze. Sports Editor Grant Johnson recounts Davis' football life to this point, which spans from an impromptu long snapping football camp in middle school and gaining respect at JMU to vying for an NFL job after this season. It's also, We've ranked 3000 prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft! Its easy to be confident when I have a great holder and a great snapper and everybody is supporting me all the time. The depth in this class doesnt seem to be great, and Ive struggled to find many small school gems which is unusual for the kicker spot. Five years later, hes the all-time college football leader in points (542) and field goals made (101). He didnt get too many chances to show his leg strength in college games, but he impressed with a 54 yarder in game this year. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke has already broken numerous FCS kicking records, but he can add . JMU kicker Ethan Ratke kicks a field goal against Delaware in October. , JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. To view other positions, follow the links below. Even at the biggest programs, college kicking can be cause for concern. Ethan Ratke, K. Why are we including a section on a kicker who never made a field goal of 50 yards or longer in an NFL Draft story? (Stats Perform) - The FCS college football season is passing the midseason mark this weekend, although some teams have played over half of their schedule, depending on bye weeks. Sports Editor Madison Hricik details the the comeback, rooted in messaging from JMU head coach Curt Cignetti and graduate transfer quarterback Todd Centeio. pic.twitter.com/imkhhDUc5H. 1 ranking in country. Now, Ratke, nine months removed from his JMU playing days, 542 points and 101 made field goals later, is looking for more. Chance of a morning shower. Hes never been them most accurate kicker, but has avoided longer slumps and has shown good mental toughness. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. Davis became Ratkes snapper in 2018, Miller his holder the following fall. Sometimes we break it down before games, our little specialist huddle, before we take the field, Lets be perfect today. We approach every single kick, snap and hold that it could be the changing play of the game.. I can just go and do my thing. Thats whats special about him. 4-for-6 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. His strength numbers at JMUs Pro Day were impressive, as he recorded 24 reps on the bench press. Success! I hear about it from other guys all the time. You can cancel at any time. That doesnt mean an opportunity cant present itself, especially if missed kicks in the clutch continue this NFL season. There was an error processing your request. Former Georgia star Jalen Carter, one of the top prospects in next month's NFL draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed a teammate and a recruiting staff member. Now that his collegiate career has ended, hes proven that hes ready to take the next step. Fifty-one thrice, 52, 54, 56, 57, 57 and 62 yards. After the kick, Ratke said, classmates and friends told him no college moment would be better. Since the rule change, kickers have become less automatic with their point after touchdowns (PATs). W&M was zip for 10 on third downs. Having graduated from JMU in December 2020, Ratke is pursuing a masters in public administration. Confirmed with a source that the #Colts & #Chargers both "love" @JMUFootball QB Cole Johnson, with Colts going as far as to compare him to Matt Ryan. Cade York, LSU. Opinion | What can the College Football Playoff learn from the FCS? He has scored 366 points, the most ever by a CAA kicker and 10th all-time in FCS history. Id still expect a team to sign him as an undrafted free agent, though, given the potential. When youre playing a good team like that, you have to minimize all the things that can cause you to lose or be detrimental to your opportunities to be successful, Tribe coach Mike London said. He finished his career with 39 tackles for loss and 18 sacks, and he disrupted FCS offenses from both the defensive tackle and defensive end positions during his collegiate career. All rights reserved. | JMU Sports News Podcast. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We break down the Sun Belt Men's and Women's Tournament and take a look across the world of spring sports. Season wrap-up: College football cant ruin the magic of college football, no matter how hard it tries. JMU sixth-year, graduate long snapper Kyle Davis is wrapping up his last year as a Duke after starting in purple and gold for four years and serving as "the glue," as former JMU punter Harry O'Kelly (2017-21) called it, of the Dukes' special teams unit for multiple seasons. It includes Georgias Kevin Butler, the only place-kicker in the College Football Hall of Fame. James Madisons success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Associations special teams player of the year. Ive missed big kicks, and Ive made big kicks. Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. Contributing writer Kaiden Bridges dives into what's at the forefront of the back line's success and the buy-in to JMU's philosophy that's aided its 6-2-3 start. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? Approaching 1.8 Million in Cross Link Click Capabilities & Organization, the Draft Scout Database is a CPC and Search Engine Magnet for All things College Football Player Related Content Past, Present & Future! These kickers often have to compete for the starting job with a veteran kicker or another free-agent signee. The starting kicker, then-junior Tyler Gray (2015-18), injured his hip flexor against William & Mary during the seventh regular season game in that same year. The sixth-largest crowd in Kidd Brewer Stadium history quieted Saturday at the end of JMUs first drive versus Appalachian State. To view the players scouting report, click on the name of the player you want to learn more about. More than that, here is the list of kickers in both FCS and FBS history with more field goals than the 100 Ratke has booted over the course of his career: Thats right, no one. He said JMU just hadnt been in positions to try many long kicks while he had the job. Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. It would just kind of be like a tear, and it just slowly opened up even more from just the impact on the ground, Ratke said. He has made 95.7 percent of his kicks this year. You have permission to edit this article. Cole Johnson hit Solomon. Courtney Cronin reports from the NFL combine on the breaking news involving NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter. He holds the JMU and Colonial Athletic Association records for career field goals (72) and points scored (392). Having never made a kick of 50 yards or more, Ratke lacks the range that other NFL prospects possess, but he makes up for it with his consistency. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to his kicks. He would freak out throughout the game and stuff, so I just tried to play that calming role., With time, Ratke stopped worrying so much before every kick. Well, not every time. Percy Agyei-Obese 1 yd run (Ethan Ratke kick) 1: James Madison Dukes: Jake Brown 21 yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Ethan Ratke kick) 2: Monmouth-New Jersey Hawks: Terrance Greene Jr. 32 yd pass from Kenji Bahar (Matt Mosquera kick) 2: James Madison Dukes: Ben DiNucci 6 yd run (Ethan Ratke kick) 2: James Madison Dukes: Ethan Ratke 39 yd FG: 2: James . For JMU, the field goal 6:50 into the game by redshirt junior kicker Camden Wise signified something more than a fleeting lull at The Rock. It was the first made field goal by a JMU kicker other than Ethan Ratke (2016-21) since Nov. 17, 2018, versus No. George Bray. Your email address will not be published. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Jake Larson 22 Yd Field Goal: 0:00: James Madison field goal. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. He broke the conference record for. 3-for-4 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. John Feinstein: Dont underestimate Deion Sanders and dont take your eyes off him. 53 (yards) maybe, said Ratke. Can he hit from 50+ consistently? He hasnt dealt with too many of the ups-and-downs of being a kicker just yet, so were not totally sure how hell deal with it. Ratke said he generally doesnt monitor where he is on NCAA career lists, but added, when it gets this big, its hard to avoid. The Dukes have won six of their last seven games, leaving us to wonder if they could be putting on their dancing shoes come March. High 67F. The previous record was 61 yards, set by Adam Vinatieri of . Contact BNB Football with any questions, comments, suggestions, or business inquiries. Hes kicked in big games, and hasnt shown any issues with pressure scenarios. Feeling is he will wind up a 6th-7th rd pick. Hes been working on it and, frankly, Ratke said he doesnt think long-distance kicking has ever been an issue. Ratke is the Colonia Athletic Association career leader in field goals and scoring. What makes the Justices so elite? Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? The risk of damage from hurricane winds will shift in coming decades. Hes a versatile lineman who dominated FCS foes for much of his career. . The No. We are powered by Three Notch'd! We are presented by Three Notch'd Brewing! 25 Tribe went with a rusty quarterback, Hollis Mathis. JMU defeated App State 32-28 after overcoming an 18-point first-half deficit in its first Sun Belt Conference game in program history. Delaware tried to surprise JMU with an onside kick, but the Dukes recovered at the UD 44. But the cleats accumulated holes. Stories that explain the news through charts, maps, photography and videos. So, I remember kind of keeping that in mind, and then start thinking about all the other goals I would want to achieve throughout my career.. I feel like anywhere from 52 (yards) and in, Id want to go out for. John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. Opinion | Ethan Ratke deserves a shot in the NFL, Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. They have all been there enough, they have all done it enough, to the point that each made kick just furthers football history. Dane Bruglers draft guide says Greenes 40 time checks in at over five seconds. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. I think were ready to move on, Cignetti said. Even though no more than 3 will get selected in the draft, several more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite. Dan Graziano reports from the NFL combine on the possible repercussions Jalen Carter could face from the league. That would be Kyle Davis, JMUs long snapper, and Alex Miller, JMUs holder. Cloudy. So, Ratke and his white cleats were tested against live bullets, starting in the third quarter versus the Tribe. Im in a position now where Ive been in kind of every kind of game you can imagine, Ratke said. Following in DiNuccis footsteps is Cole Johnson, who used a stellar fall season to go from a longtime backup to one of the best players at the FCS level. We take our jobs to the utmost seriousness, Miller said. NEWARK, Del. However, Ratke averaged more yards per kickoff in his career than the three kickers who followed him. Annalicia Goodman shines in Dukes' win over Tribe, 67-39. Johnson seems like JMUs best bet to have a player picked in the 2022 NFL Draft, thanks in part to a solid showing at JMUs Pro Day. 2021 was a hectic year from the start to the end, JMU athletics constantly provided notabl, JMU football had a strong third quarter in its matchup with North Dakota State but ultimately fell to the Bison 20-14. JMUs Kris Thornton slipped behind William & Marys Ryan Poole for a long completion Saturday at Zable Stadium. 5-10 / 186 Hometown Mechanicsville, Va. High School Atlee Major Public Administration Bio Related Stats Historical Biography JMU & FCS Career Records We want to be perfect. The Tribe host Richmond in their usual season-ending rivalry game. Late in his career, injuries often sidelined Fornadel and likely crushed his chances of being drafted. According to The Football Database, 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. I think I just try to think about the next kick and you know, if I miss in practice, I put it in the back of my mind and focus on the next one, said Ratke. For the FCS quarterfinals the next week versus Weber State, Ratke exchanged the holed cleats for the same model but a half size down to 8 1/2. Why are we including a section on a kicker who never made a field goal of 50 yards or longer in an NFL Draft story? 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