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UM Hurricanes kicker Matt Goudis was hurting, & more news
Matt Goudis came into the FAMU game having connected on nine consecutive field goals – until he missed two of four attempts against the Rattlers, a 45-yarder short of the goal posts and a 32-yarder.
He connected on 20- and 23-yard attempts.
Goudis has been recovering from an offseason back injury, and it turns out the misses were connected to a physical ailment, Hurricanes coach Al Golden said. He didn’t say whether that ailment was the original issue with Goudis’ back, but he does believe the problem was corrected earlier this week with the help of a doctor.
The coach said he is hoping he doesn’t have to play freshman kicker Michael Badgley this season. He said Badgley, a 5-10, 180-pound freshman from Summit, N.J., is “doing a really good job’’ and he hopes to redshirt him.
“Matt encountered some issues on Saturday that I think have been resolved,’’ Golden said. “He’s gone to the doctor…and we think we have the discomfort part of that resolved and he’s been kicking really well. Lord willing he’ll be able to get past that. He needs a little luck here.
“As you know, Matt is a real good kicker. He just had some discomfort that was hard to deal Saturday night.”
***Stacey Coley still out
Wide receiver Stacy Coley (shoulder) attended practice Wednesday, but did not participate, Golden said. The coach said he’ll “make a determination’’ Thursday as to whether he’ll play Saturday. Usually players do not compete if they haven’t practiced by Wednesday.
“We’re just being really careful with it,’’ Golden said. “He is starting to do some running and things of that nature."
***Muhammad issue still unresolved
Sounds like defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad might miss his third consecutive game Saturday. Golden indicated that the off-field issue with Muhammad was not resolved as of late morning Wednesday. “It’s a private issue right now…,’’ Golden said. “s soon as we get resolution we’ll pass it on to you guys. We don’t have that right now. Until that time I’m going to hold him out.’’
Muhammad has been practicing.
***Are you big enough?
A reporter told Golden that “the Arkansas State coach said you’re the biggest team that they’re going to face all year. I know that’s something you’ve strived to get to, to be the physical, dominating presence. Are you there yet?”
Replied the coach, “No, we’re not. You guys know.”
Golden noted with a laugh that media members “throw lines in the water all the time.’’
“We’ve just got to keep building,’’ he said. “Do I like our depth in certain positions? “Yeah, our safeties are rotating in freely right now; defensive line, we’re rotating more guys than we have been. But we’re not where we want to be yet in terms of size and strength at every position.’’
*** Any depth chart changes Golden knows are coming?
“I don’t know,'' he said. "The corners are still battling. [LB Jermaine] Grace is still battling there for a little bit more time. I don’t know how that’s going to end up tomorrow.”
The coach said Taylor Gadbois is still battling with Kc McDermott at right tackle, and Alex Gall and Danny Isidora are still battling at right guard. He said wide receivers Herb Waters, Braxton Berrios and Malcolm Lewis are still battling with Phillip Dorsett.
“We’ve got to have another practice to see who’s sharp and see who’s on it and try to eliminate any defects, any mental errors and then we’ll select a team for Saturday."
SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umia...issed-two-of-four-attempts.html#storylink=cpy
Matt Goudis came into the FAMU game having connected on nine consecutive field goals – until he missed two of four attempts against the Rattlers, a 45-yarder short of the goal posts and a 32-yarder.
He connected on 20- and 23-yard attempts.
Goudis has been recovering from an offseason back injury, and it turns out the misses were connected to a physical ailment, Hurricanes coach Al Golden said. He didn’t say whether that ailment was the original issue with Goudis’ back, but he does believe the problem was corrected earlier this week with the help of a doctor.
The coach said he is hoping he doesn’t have to play freshman kicker Michael Badgley this season. He said Badgley, a 5-10, 180-pound freshman from Summit, N.J., is “doing a really good job’’ and he hopes to redshirt him.
“Matt encountered some issues on Saturday that I think have been resolved,’’ Golden said. “He’s gone to the doctor…and we think we have the discomfort part of that resolved and he’s been kicking really well. Lord willing he’ll be able to get past that. He needs a little luck here.
“As you know, Matt is a real good kicker. He just had some discomfort that was hard to deal Saturday night.”
***Stacey Coley still out
Wide receiver Stacy Coley (shoulder) attended practice Wednesday, but did not participate, Golden said. The coach said he’ll “make a determination’’ Thursday as to whether he’ll play Saturday. Usually players do not compete if they haven’t practiced by Wednesday.
“We’re just being really careful with it,’’ Golden said. “He is starting to do some running and things of that nature."
***Muhammad issue still unresolved
Sounds like defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad might miss his third consecutive game Saturday. Golden indicated that the off-field issue with Muhammad was not resolved as of late morning Wednesday. “It’s a private issue right now…,’’ Golden said. “s soon as we get resolution we’ll pass it on to you guys. We don’t have that right now. Until that time I’m going to hold him out.’’
Muhammad has been practicing.
***Are you big enough?
A reporter told Golden that “the Arkansas State coach said you’re the biggest team that they’re going to face all year. I know that’s something you’ve strived to get to, to be the physical, dominating presence. Are you there yet?”
Replied the coach, “No, we’re not. You guys know.”
Golden noted with a laugh that media members “throw lines in the water all the time.’’
“We’ve just got to keep building,’’ he said. “Do I like our depth in certain positions? “Yeah, our safeties are rotating in freely right now; defensive line, we’re rotating more guys than we have been. But we’re not where we want to be yet in terms of size and strength at every position.’’
*** Any depth chart changes Golden knows are coming?
“I don’t know,'' he said. "The corners are still battling. [LB Jermaine] Grace is still battling there for a little bit more time. I don’t know how that’s going to end up tomorrow.”
The coach said Taylor Gadbois is still battling with Kc McDermott at right tackle, and Alex Gall and Danny Isidora are still battling at right guard. He said wide receivers Herb Waters, Braxton Berrios and Malcolm Lewis are still battling with Phillip Dorsett.
“We’ve got to have another practice to see who’s sharp and see who’s on it and try to eliminate any defects, any mental errors and then we’ll select a team for Saturday."
SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umia...issed-two-of-four-attempts.html#storylink=cpy
