Partridge: Nordin Could Hit from 70
Sorry for another Wild Thing thread, but Chris Partridge was asked today what Quinn Nordin's range is. He said Nordin has hit from 66 and 67 in practice, and could hit from 70 if he was well-rested. Also said that 55 is his comfort zone.
If we make it to our own 47 late in the first half, I'm hoping Harbaugh lets him try that 70-yarder.
Apologies for the Freep link:
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverine…
September 20th, 2017 at 5:20 PM ^
3 years if I'm not mistaken.
September 20th, 2017 at 5:01 PM ^
Considering he used to be committed there, I'd love to see him hit a 60 yarder to win against PSU.
September 20th, 2017 at 5:14 PM ^
will not need any particular "Game winning field goal" at any point.
But that's because I hate things like drama and excitement.
September 20th, 2017 at 5:29 PM ^
IMO that's the toughest game of the year...I'll take the heart attack game winner from Nordin. Just win it, please dear sweet baby Jesus, let's win it!
That said, they're a REALLY good team, it's in Happy Valley, at night, and they're PISSED OFF about last year. If we don't play our best game of the season, I don't think we stand a chance until Franklin goes full Franklin, and you never go FULL Franklin.
September 20th, 2017 at 7:20 PM ^
Now I'll eat a lemon if PSU blows us out and then we stomp OSU. But as long as the coaching situation stays the same OSU>>>>PSU
September 20th, 2017 at 5:08 PM ^
getting ahead of ourselves. After all, having a decent freshman kicker with a good attitude would not be plenty to be thankful at this point.
So, it's a good thing that every time we get to or past our own 47, we can now just send Mr. Automatic out there for the 70yd or less field goal, regardless of down, distance, or game situation!
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Seriously, though, sounds like a great kid, and great asset to the team.
September 20th, 2017 at 5:30 PM ^
My adopted state Illinois to "Nordin!" but we might encounter some resistance, although not from U. Illinois fans, I believe they're ready to turn.
September 20th, 2017 at 7:12 PM ^
Problem solved.
September 20th, 2017 at 7:36 PM ^
You might face a fair amount of resistance because I am told that Illini fans would rather name their state "George", or if all goes well for them, "George, Jr."
OK, maybe "Kevin" after a certain linebacker too.
September 20th, 2017 at 8:33 PM ^
Is that taxes will increase massively soon. Even Little Madigan has the good sense to cash out now and leave for Arizona or comparable.
September 20th, 2017 at 5:32 PM ^
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September 20th, 2017 at 7:01 PM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 5:29 PM ^
I met Quinn a couple times when he was visiting UM as a recruit. Very confident kid. I remember giving him a situation: down 1 against OSU, 3 seconds left in the game, millions of people watching. You're put out to kick a FG to win us the game. What would you be thinking/feeling?
Quinn just replied "I live for that type of situation. Thats where I thrive"
Knew right then we had a great one comin to UM.
September 20th, 2017 at 5:33 PM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 5:40 PM ^
would have been from close to 70. On the other hand, I would not want to count on that in bad or cold weather. November probably brings a bit shorter range.
September 20th, 2017 at 5:42 PM ^
I'd love to hear "Wild Thing" in stadium as Nordin came in. Nice to have something no one else is doing right now. Maybe juice the crowd up sometimes . . . however, that's predicated on him continuing to be pretty much a sure thing.
September 20th, 2017 at 6:53 PM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 9:09 PM ^
That would have been annoying after the 6th time in a game.
September 20th, 2017 at 5:56 PM ^
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September 20th, 2017 at 7:48 PM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 6:43 PM ^
Imagine how insufferable and hated he'd be as a Penn State player, maybe even kicking FGs against us.
September 20th, 2017 at 6:55 PM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 8:30 PM ^
This holds true.
September 20th, 2017 at 9:31 PM ^
Top 10 type kicker?
Buddy he's already Top 3 if he simply continues kicking how he has in his first 3 games. One could easily argue he is the best in CFB right now. Even some analyst joked "Nordin has already won Big Ten Kicker of the year before entering Big Ten play.
Top 10 is insulting
September 20th, 2017 at 7:10 PM ^
11 seconds left, Michigan up 56-0, ball at midfield. JH calls TO, then yells across field at JF "ICE HIM! C'MON! ICE HIM!" while pointing at Nordin. JH then sends FG unit out for the 67 yarder to win 59-0.
September 20th, 2017 at 7:46 PM ^
September 21st, 2017 at 12:41 AM ^
September 21st, 2017 at 1:05 AM ^
James Franklin
September 20th, 2017 at 7:21 PM ^
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September 21st, 2017 at 1:45 AM ^
September 21st, 2017 at 1:45 AM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 8:46 PM ^
I'm really confused on how this would change anything in terms of strategy at the end of the half. If the opponent is punting then they are just going to punt it out of bounds, if the clock will run out during the play. No team is going to attempt an on side kick at the end of the first half, if they are we probably won't need the three points? As for the end of the game and the other teams is attempting an on side kick and we recover it, the games probably over. Take a knee and go celebrate.
September 21st, 2017 at 1:48 AM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 8:43 PM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 9:28 PM ^
We have a future all time great kicker in our midst ladies and gents
Enjoy it while it lasts. Which is luckily at least 3 years because hes already so good as a freshman!!!!
By his Junior year he is going to be as reliable as Jason Hanson
September 21st, 2017 at 12:40 AM ^