[Husker] Jordon Congdon

[Pat Gaule]

Jerry Budd wrote:

> I'm not so sure, take a look at this from last year:  
> http://tinyurl.com/yqaons
>
> About two thirds of the way down the article John Mabry says, 
> "Congdon's most majestic kick was a 47-yarder that would have been 
> good from 57".  According to Mabry, Congdon made 6 of 7 attempts 
> between 40 and 50 yards.  Say what you want, I kicked some in high 
> school, if you can make 6 of 7 from >40 yards, you don't have a weak leg.
>
> You don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that something else is 
> at play here.
>
> Jerry


My understanding is that the high school kickers can kick off of a tee, 
which accounts for some longer field goals.