OT: Harrison Mevis

[1983cougar]

While I can't root for the lambs it's nice to see a mizzou guy succeed on the big stage!

[acco40]

Yes, congratulations to Mevis. I swear field goal kicking has improved immensely in the past five years. It used to be anything over 40 yards was "iffy" and now anything under 50 yards is almost a "gimme."

Advances in kicking technique and leg strength have made longer attempts much more routine.

[Whatashame]

I believe that Mevis has missed one kick since joining the Rams. A 48 yard FG that would have beat Seattle in Seattle and cost the Rams the number one seed.

That being said, Mevis has been a solid kicking addition to the Rams since joining them. The “thicker kicker” is alive and well and it’s good to see.

[jcgmoi]

Mevis drilled the kick. Good for him and the Rams.

I've read that a big reason NFL kickers are getting more distance and accuracy is that they're using 'their' balls that they practice with and bring to games.

[Armchair QB]

It was a tough kick. Frigid temps. Windy. Frozen turf. Tons of pressure. He snuck it just inside the uprights.

He’s really been solid and accurate. Always knew he had the leg, obviously he’s a bomber. My only worry was with the tighter uprights, would his accuracy be consistent. He’s been money. Awesome to see.

[dugoutrex]

GO RAMS! one win away from going to yet another Super Bowl!

[winonsports]

It was a tough kick. Frigid temps. Windy. Frozen turf. Tons of pressure. He snuck it just inside the uprights.

He’s really been solid and accurate. Always knew he had the leg, obviously he’s a bomber. My only worry was with the tighter uprights, would his accuracy be consistent. He’s been money. Awesome to see.

How much 'tighter' do you believe NFL uprights are vs the ones in college?

[rojak]

The hash marks are wider in college, which can make kicks more difficult.

[rezero]

Mevis drilled the kick. Good for him and the Rams.

I've read that a big reason NFL kickers are getting more distance and accuracy is that they're using 'their' balls that they practice with and bring to games.

When teams could get the k-balls a few days before the games starting in 2024 (like pre-1999) that has changed the game.

“He would then inflate them as high as 30 psi (the standard for an NFL football is between 12.5 and 13.5) before putting them in a sauna for two days before letting the air out and putting them in the sun. What that process did was soften the leather and broaden the sweet spot. The ball would be then be inflated to normal pressure but was essentially a completely different football at game time.”

“Three-time Pro Bowl punter Reggie Roby would sit and rub footballs with a piece of Astroturf to break it in. Former Jaguars, Bills, and Giants kicker Mike Hollis would overinflate balls and would rub them down with a wet towel. He would also take a heavy weight plate, place it on top of the football, and then stand on it and roll it around. Others would soak balls in evaporated milk or lemon juice. Some would microwave footballs or bake them in the oven. The methods were endless and the NFL had finally had enough”.