With just over three minutes left in the 2017 FCS Quarterfinals, JMU was trailing 28-20 with its . Man died Wednesday. The hope with a late-round pick is that they can either eventually push for playing time or provide consistent services as a backup. Prior to enrolling at LSU, York attended the high school All American game where he hit a 59 yard field goal in game. He passed the first test: 2-for-2 on field goals, 3-for-3 on extra points. Ratke knows his other knock: He hasn't attempted many long in-game field goals, and he wasn't the primary kickoff specialist at JMU except for in 2017, when Gray went down. Greene posted 27 reps on the bench press at JMUs Pro Day, which wouldve been among the best bench press performances at the NFL Combine, which features many of the best prospects in the draft. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. Cade York is the rare 3rd year kicker who decided to enter the draft early, and it doesn't surprise me at all. So, Ratke and his white cleats were tested against live bullets, starting in the third quarter versus the Tribe. 20-for-23 FG, 32-for-32 XP. At least five kickers will have a legitimate chance at grabbing an NFL roster spot, with the ideal mix of leg strength and accuracy. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. Sports Editor Grant Johnson and Breeze TV Anchor Joshua Dixon go inside the fan and on-field environment in Boone, North Carolina, and what it meant to the JMU players to have the support it did on the road. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Id still expect a team to sign him as an undrafted free agent, though, given the potential. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. One kicker got drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft in April and six were signed as undrafted free agents all from Power 5 programs. Ratkes most notable kick came in the quarterfinals of the 2017 FCS Playoffs when his 46-yard field goal as time expired gave the Dukes a dramatic win over Weber State at Bridgeforth Stadium. John Feinstein: Dont underestimate Deion Sanders and dont take your eyes off him. NEWARK, Del. Even still, they were his shoes, his cleats, after all, which he said he wanted to roll with the whole season. John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. 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. 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. Ratke needs to deliver on kickoffs and long field goals if he wants to make an NFL roster. Winds light and variable. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. I try to keep it out of my mind., Six PATs would have been preferable to six FGs, in Ratkes estimation. Tired of reading? NEWARK, Del. He has a very strong lower body and really showed up at the Kohls Pro Combine, hitting a 67-yarder to show the lack of deep opportunities in college doesnt define his leg strength. Low 39F. All rights reserved. reported that the Los Angeles Chargers had the lowest attendance of all NFL teams in 2019 with an average of 31,750 fans over 11,000 more than JMU. Standing at 57", Shudak has phenomenal leg strength as a kickoff specialist, and finally got the opportunity to show what he could do on field goals this past year, hitting 24-of-28 on the year, including an extremely impressive 11-of-13 from 40+ yards. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. (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. pic.twitter.com/imkhhDUc5H. 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. According to a Sept. 16 article from The Athletics Mike Sando, Week 1 kickers were worse in clutch kicks than any week since at least 2000. Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. 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 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. Cade York, LSU. Ratke is one of four specialists who defined an era of JMU special teams: OKelly, holder Alex Miller (2018-21) and graduate long snapper Kyle Davis, the only one still rostered by JMU in 2022. 25 Tribe went with a rusty quarterback, Hollis Mathis. But the cleats accumulated holes. USCs fever dream: At the Trojans spring game, minds long addled with college football might struggle to remember where all of the players and coaches used to be. It includes Georgias Kevin Butler, the only place-kicker in the College Football Hall of Fame. It includes former Washington Football Team kickers Dustin Hopkins, Kai Forbath, Nick Novak and even the injured incumbent, Joey Slye, all in the top 20 all-time. Get complete game-by-game stats for place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. 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 began the year as the fourth-string kicker, to be fair. Find who might be worthy of a draft pick, and who is nothing more than a training camp body. Scoring Summary; Second Quarter: Rich: JMU: Rich: TD: 10:20: Tyler Wilkins 9 yd pass from Kyle Lauletta (Griffin Trau kick) 7: 0: JMU: TD: 6:30: Marcus Marshall 4 yd run (Ethan Ratke kick) In last years draft, the Cincinnati Bengals used a fifth-round pick to draft Evan Mcpherson out of Florida. He finished the year 20-for-23, one of the best marks in the nation, while being named a 3rd Team All-American and Lou Groza award semifinalist. According to. Ethan Ratke 27 Yd Field Goal: 2nd Quarter: 11:29: Richmond field goal. Staff writer Will Moran breaks down what to expect from the 2-2 Bobcats during what looks to be a rainy Family Weekend at Bridgeforth Stadium on Saturday. W&M was zip for 10 on third downs. Mike Greene wouldve been tied for second amongst participating DL with Kayvon Thibodeaux #ProReady https://t.co/O5NPI37kRe. One of them, senior Tribe safety Gage Herdman, was ejected after being flagged for targeting on a Johnson first-half scramble. This immediately put him on the NFL radar, as he was considered more of a power kicker opposed to an accurate kicker entering that year. Ratke hasn't handled kickoffs consistently since the 2017 season, taking just one since, so his pro day will be important to show teams he can do it well. Even after completing its final FCS season, JMU boasts a few players who stand a chance of being drafted at this months NFL Draft. Sports Editor Madison Hricik details the the comeback, rooted in messaging from JMU head coach Curt Cignetti and graduate transfer quarterback Todd Centeio. He said JMU just hadnt been in positions to try many long kicks while he had the job. We were in position to really dominate, and they made a few plays in the second half. JMU limited W&M to 80 first-half yards and led 23-0 late in the third quarter. The Dukes (9-1, 6-1 CAA), headed to the FBS, track toward their last CAA title. Elon's Skyler Davis hits from afar and JMU's Ethan Ratke becomes the NCAA's all time points leader. 3. Ethan Ratke, James Madison - Round Grade: PFA 8. He stayed by the sidelines heaters most of the time, he said, and adrenaline pumped to the point he didnt feel the frigidness. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. Cloudy. Jake Larson 22 Yd Field Goal: 0:00: James Madison field goal. Caleb Shudak is proof that height is not a great indicator of leg strength. Additionally, Ratke has a whopping total of 540 points, most all-time among college kickers and second among scorers from all positions. He. Parker White, South Carolina - Round. Hes kicked in big games, and hasnt shown any issues with pressure scenarios. Ratke said it was because he always dragged his right foot. No one grows up dreaming of becoming a long snapper or a holder. 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. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison redshirt senior kicker Ethan Ratke is still working to improve. 20-for-26 FG, 57-for-58XP. | JMU Sports News Podcast. James Madisons success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Associations special teams player of the year. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke has already broken numerous FCS kicking records, but he can add . That set the stage for the first of three first-half field goals, a 30-yarder, by the reliable Ratke, the . More than that, here is the list of kickers in. 1 JMU is hosting unseeded Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. You go through the same routine no matter when the kick happens or where youre kicking from. James Madison's success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Association's special teams player of the year. 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. He posted at least a 90% field goal percentage in the past two seasons, including a perfect 14-of-14 spring 2021 campaign. In general, specialists are rarely selected in the NFL draft. Ratke overtook kickoff duties, made 4-of-5 field goals and all extra points in his first four full games. The Tribe popped two long touchdown runs (53-yarder by Malachi Imoh, 46-yarder by Bronson Yoder) to tighten it up. Davis said he has been long snapping since sixth grade. Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. 1 ranking in country. , JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. JMU kicker Ethan Ratke kicks a field goal against Delaware in October. #NFLDraft. His holder, Miller, described Ratkes on-the-field demeanor as level-headed.. ESPN reported that the Los Angeles Chargers had the lowest attendance of all NFL teams in 2019 with an average of 31,750 fans over 11,000 more than JMU. Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA, 10. Success! The win moves the Dukes to 5-7 this season, 4-3 at home an. But theres another, more subtle reason for the Dukes success this year: When they line up for a field goal or an extra point, they make it. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? Copyright 2021 WHSV. The Tribe host Richmond in their usual season-ending rivalry game. In JMUs win over Richmond this past Saturday, he became the CAA all-time leader in made field goals. Same for a few of our guys, OKelly said. 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. Ethan Ratke - Football - James Madison University Athletics 2021 Football Roster 91 Ethan Ratke Year Redshirt Senior Position Kicker Ht./Wt. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Former JMU punter Harry OKelly (2017-21) said Ratke was superstitious about them. The 2022 NFL Draft will be here before we know it which means that it is time to get ready for what lies ahead. Percy Agyei-Obese 1 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick) 7:00: James Madison field goal. I wouldnt be in this position without either of them.. The Cowboys determined that DiNucci was worthy of a seventh-round pick, and theres no reason to believe a team couldnt take a flier on Johnson. 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. The superstition just comes from the stress and it being a new thing when I first started, Ratke said. Having graduated from JMU in December 2020, Ratke is pursuing a masters in public administration. James McCourt, Illinois - Round Grade: PFA, 5. He cant fit into those Weber State size 8 1/2s anymore, but he thinks he still has them somewhere. Davis became Ratkes snapper in 2018, Miller his holder the following fall. Jerry Brewer: As college sports change, coaches must stop whining and amplify new voices. With a 23-yarder that gave JMU a 3-0 lead at the end of first quarter, Ratke set the career scoring record for an NCAA kicker, breaking the mark of 499 by Oklahomas Austin Seibert (2015-18). After a record 525 points, James Madisons Ethan Ratke is still kicking. Being selected in the NFL Draft isnt a common occurrence for JMU football players, but that trend can certainly change in coming years with the Dukes moving to the FBS. Sports editor Savannah Reger shares her experiences and what it was like to cover everything this season. JMU led 23-0 with 7 minutes left in the third quarter. He was an absolutely insane 15-of-19 from 50+ in his time there, and gets excellent height on his kicks to avoid the getting blocked. Ratke also earned the 2021 Fred Mitchell Award, which is given to the best kicker at the FCS, Division II and Division III levels. 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. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. Opinion | Ethan Ratke deserves a shot in the NFL, Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. 1. Ratke remembered that Dec. 8 Friday night as very cold, he said in a text to The Breeze. Feeling is he will wind up a 6th-7th rd pick. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Kickers are typically brought onto NFL rosters during training camp as undrafted free agents. After an insane NFL regular season, it's time for this year's award ceremony. VILLANOVA, Pa. D'Angelo Amos returned two punts of more than 80 yards for touchdowns, Ethan Ratke kicked three field goals and James Madison rebounded from a stinging loss with a 37-0 shutout . 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. 53 (yards) maybe, said Ratke. 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. Reliable Ratke remains a consistent performer for Dukes, Dog found dead under suspicious circumstances, SCSO says, ACSO looking for suspicious man in the Weyers Cave area, Pilot identified in fatal plane crash near Hillsville, Charlie Obaugh RV & Outdoor Student Athlete of the Week. Ratke finished his college career with an 86.3 field-goal percentage and a career-long 48 yarder set in the 2020 FCS semifinals against Sam Houston. Contact Logan Skinner at skinnela@dukes.jmu.edu. High 67F. Ratke kicked. 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. That was the moment Ratke solidified his place in JMU football history. The risk of damage from hurricane winds will shift in coming decades. According to The Football Database, 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. Eventually it was just like a big hole that was there, and so I felt like a big hole was kind of impacting, catching on the ground when I kicked, and that made me want to switch.. 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. 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. Davis said Ratke wanted the specialists to sit in the same seats on the sideline or in meeting rooms. Opinion | What can the College Football Playoff learn from the FCS? 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. Opinion | Who should win the 2022 NFL Awards? We want to be perfect. 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. Find your friends on Facebook. Michigan finally did. New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. He was recruited to the position at JMU. Ethan Ratke 37 Yd Field Goal: 3rd Quarter: 6:49: Richmond field goal. Error! Ratke is coming off the 2021 FCS spring season in which he was perfect by nailing 14-of-14 field goal attempts. His leg strength is as good as youll ever find from a kicker prospect, include elite hang time on his kickoffs, making him able to lead a phenomenal special teams kickoff coverage unit. That changed versus No. Chance of rain 60%. Ratke, who is preparing for his sixth season with the Dukes, has already put together a storied career. 3-for-4 from 40-49 yards, 5-for-7 from 50+, long of 56. OKelly said he wouldnt be surprised if Ratkes shot comes. WILLIAMSBURG For so long, it seemed William & Marys assignment of scoring against No. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. JMU womens basketball defeated William & Mary 67-39 in its first game of 2022. Sports Editor Madison Hricik writes how JMU ticketing works to make the highly-attended weekend happen. 5-10 / 186 Hometown Mechanicsville, Va. 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