Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. JMU leads the series 27-17, with six consecutive victories. Ratke reached 100 career field goals, extending his own FCS record and breaking the NCAA record of 96 held by Arizona State's Zane Gonzalez (2013-16). Courtney Cronin reports from the NFL combine on the breaking news involving NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter. I think had we been in the Sun Belt for the last few years, his opportunity gets better. Copyright 2021 WHSV. JMU has a history of offensive linemen finding success in the NFL, and if Fornadel can stay healthy, hell have chances to make practice squads and rosters in the coming years. If he was thrown off a little bit, you could tell it threw him off, Davis said. T. I try to keep it out of my mind., Six PATs would have been preferable to six FGs, in Ratkes estimation. His confidence has certainly rubbed off on me.. JMU defeated App State yesterday, 32-28, after falling behind 28-3 in the second quarter and storming back with 22 unanswered points in the second half. He passed the first test: 2-for-2 on field goals, 3-for-3 on extra points. Wilson completed 12 of 24 with an interception in the Tribes 24-3 loss at Delaware last Saturday. Why Movieland says you have to be 17 to attend a movie after 7:30 p.m. Farmville native caught with 42 lbs of cocaine, $862K in drug money gets 17 years, Ashland dairy farm announces Farmview Creamery to help modernize business, Fired RPS employee sues school district, alleges misuse of federal funds, Norment, long among the most powerful in the Capitol, is retiring, Bezos 'ban' may speed up Commanders sale as league meeting looms. The hope with a late-round pick is that they can either eventually push for playing time or provide consistent services as a backup. Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA, 10. 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. But the cleats accumulated holes. He may have a future in it afterward. Liam Fornadel wouldve tied for 4th most bench press reps of offensive lineman that participated in that drill at the NFL Combine. He. Ethan Ratke 37 Yd Field Goal: 3rd Quarter: 6:49: Richmond field goal. Man died Wednesday. Hes been working on it and, frankly, Ratke said he doesnt think long-distance kicking has ever been an issue. Only 10 of this years 49 NFL kickers have made all of their extra points this season, five of whom have attempted at least 15 extra points. John Feinstein: Dont underestimate Deion Sanders and dont take your eyes off him. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. Sep 17, 2021 Ethan Ratke, who sealed James Madison's 31-28 win over Weber State in the FCS playoffs in 2017 with a 46-yard field goal with no time remaining, is still the starting kicker for. His routine in game weeks is the same: After class Thursday evenings, he abandons schoolwork and begins to focus on the game. There was an error processing your request. He has made 95.7 percent of his kicks this year. Ethan Ratke, James Madison - Round Grade: PFA, 8. When he kicked six yes, six field goals against William & Mary on Nov. 13, he passed Zane Gonzalez, the current kicker for the Carolina Panthers who connected on 96 over his four years at Arizona State. Next: The Dukes wrap up their regular season at home against Towson. We take our jobs to the utmost seriousness, Miller said. In general, specialists are rarely selected in the NFL draft. I wouldnt be in this position without either of them.. He has scored 366 points, the most ever by a CAA kicker and 10th all-time in FCS history. Willl Jmu Use A Different Kicker Next Season, Will Ratke Be In The Jmu Football Hall Of Fame. JMU defeated App State 32-28 after overcoming an 18-point first-half deficit in its first Sun Belt Conference game in program history. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. By the end of Week 3, the 33 kickers whove attempted a field goal are 79.7% on 174 attempts. There was a problem saving your notification. A retractable side opening let Ratke move back to maximum distance. Distance is the question Ratke needs to answer. 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. This year has been a whirlwind of events for JMU sports. Following in DiNuccis footsteps is Cole Johnson, who used a stellar fall season to go from a longtime backup to one of the best players at the FCS level. The depth in this class doesnt seem to be great, and Ive struggled to find many small school gems which is unusual for the kicker spot. JMU limited W&M to 80 first-half yards and led 23-0 late in the third quarter. It was a week for the kickers in the CAA. 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. NFL kickers are usually responsible for kickoff duties in addition to field goals and PATs. He made a 48-yarder last year and a 47-yarder this year. 13-for-15 FG, 49-for-50 XP. In five seasons at JMU, Ratke made an NCAA record 101 field goals and scored 542 points, the most by any kicker in NCAA history and the second most by any player in FCS history. JMU, which has not faced another program more often than W&M, is headed to the FBS and the Sun Belt Conference and begins its football transition next season with a non-CAA schedule. 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. These kickers often have to compete for the starting job with a veteran kicker or another free-agent signee. Confirmed with a source that the #Colts & #Chargers both "love" @JMUFootball QB Cole Johnson, with Colts going as far as to compare him to Matt Ryan. The NCAA has issued guidelines for schools, but boosters like Miamis John Ruiz arent worried. Wheres Ratke now? To view other positions, follow the links below. James Madison is preparing to host VMI in the first round of the FCS Playoffs. You have permission to edit this article. 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. . Former JMU kicker Ethan Ratke (2016-21) potentiates his right foot on an extra point against Montana in the FCS quarterfinals Dec. 5, 2021. Hes never been them most accurate kicker, but has avoided longer slumps and has shown good mental toughness. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke is one of the FCS' all-time scorers. 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. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Even at the biggest programs, college kicking can be cause for concern. Hes kicked in big games, and hasnt shown any issues with pressure scenarios. He stayed by the sidelines heaters most of the time, he said, and adrenaline pumped to the point he didnt feel the frigidness. While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasn't a made a lot of long field goals. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. York has truly special leg strength, and was consistently trusted from 50+ at LSU. Additionally, Ratke has a whopping total of 540 points, most all-time among college kickers and second among scorers from all positions. Ratkes experience on kickoffs was limited over his career, but he was successful as JMUs kickoff specialist. I know what to expect. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. pic.twitter.com/imkhhDUc5H. WILLIAMSBURG For so long, it seemed William & Marys assignment of scoring against No. HARRISONBURG Ethan Ratke wasn't feeling the pressure. Barry Svrluga: Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban, and now college football feels different. Well, not every time. Still, its a good group at the top led by a very solid prospect in Cade York. I hear about it from other guys all the time. Jake Larson 22 Yd Field Goal: 0:00: James Madison field goal. On senior day in 2021, when JMU wore all black, Ratke still sported his white cleats. You go through the same routine no matter when the kick happens or where youre kicking from. OKelly said he wouldnt be surprised if Ratkes shot comes. 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. JMU womens basketball defeated William & Mary 67-39 in its first game of 2022. The Tribe elected to play junior Mathis at QB rather than freshman Darius Wilson, who had been the starter for all but one game this season. Throughout his career, Ratke has an accuracy rate of nearly 85% on field goals and his head coach recently praised the veteran kicker for his performance in JMUs intrasquad scrimmage last Friday night. Thats 81 kicks and 77 makes a success rate of 95.1 percent. The Dukes failed to follow through on some drives, but that gave sixth-year senior Ethan Ratke (Atlee High) the opportunity to kick a JMU-record six field goals each from 23 to 30 yards and established two NCAA records. Thinking of distance as an issue is not something I think about, Ratke said. After an insane NFL regular season, it's time for this year's award ceremony. 8-for-11 from 40-49 yards, 2-for-2 from 50+, long of 54. Chance of rain 60%. Sports Editor Grant Johnson says it's not surprising the Dukes haven't been perfect yetthat fans should expect imperfect games but also that they don't need to be. In last years draft, the Cincinnati Bengals used a fifth-round pick to draft Evan Mcpherson out of Florida. Photos: Tornadoes and severe winds cause damage in Oklahoma, Rescue search for survivors after migrant boat shipwreck, join the Sun Belt Conference and the Football Bowl Subdivision, Southern California and UCLA announced they are leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten, most Americans are still enjoying college sports, Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban. With his third FG (29 yards) in the third quarter, Ratke set the NCAA record for career field goals (97), a mark that was held by Arizona States Zane Gonzalez (2013-16). Over the span of all those kicks, stressed and not, Ratke said the top of his right foot and toes swelled; it didnt hurt, he said. Wise is more relaxed, while Ratke worked himself up before many kicks. Having never made a kick of 50 yards or more, Ratke lacks the range that other NFL prospects possess, but he makes up for it with his consistency. 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. Delaware tried to surprise JMU with an onside kick, but the Dukes recovered at the UD 44. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). ADVERTISEMENT After the fumble recovery, Johnson threw a 21-yard scoring pass to Antwane Wells in the end zone. Cole Johnson hit Solomon. JMU downed Texas State 40-13 on Family Weekend to move to 4-0 (2-0 Sun Belt) in its first year in the FBS. 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. With all these accolades to his name, Ratke has proven that he should get a chance at the NFL level. Check out the massive spreadsheet now, 10 Players Who Will Dominate the 2023 NFL Combine. The list of kickers Ratke blew by this year includes Daniel Carlson of Auburn, who now kicks for the Las Vegas Raiders. He didnt wear the new pair all week. James Madison place kicker Ethan Ratke (91) is congratulated by offensive lineman Liam Fornadel (77) after kicking an extra point during the Dukes' loss to North Dakota State in the 2019 FCS championship game in Frisco, Texas. Hes currently job-hunting around Richmond. Hes close to becoming the FCS all-time field goal record-holder. Their top ballcarrier, Donavyn Lester, was unavailable due to injury. 10 Stony Brook in JMUs first matchup in the 2017 FCS playoffs. James Madison's success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Association's special teams player of the year. More than that: No college kicker, at any level, has scored more than Ratkes 525 points. The dependable kicking and punting pair of Ethan Ratke and Harry O'Kelly will have held their respective roles for a If were in that situation, Id want to go out and kick that., Ratke added: Ive definitely been trying to add distance and I have worked with some kicking coaches and things like that to try and improve and just more accurate.. According to. Davis job frequently became helping Ratke, his roommate, simplify the job, encouraging him to just kick the ball. Luis Aguilar, Northern Arizona - Round Grade: FA, 13. Conference shakeup: The ground beneath college sports took its most disfiguring shake to date as Southern California and UCLA announced they are leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten. Davis accused him of eating the same Chipotle meal every Thursday, a practice Ratke said he has weaned himself of. 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Since 2001, made Public in 2003, Draft Scout has been the Gold Standard Industry Leading Database Build for Compiling & Charting College Football Prospects from Prep to Pro. JMU, by the end of the 2017 regular season, hadnt lost in 23 outings dating back to the previous September. In a Saturday filled with upsets across the Sun Belt Conference, there was an overall sense . Approaching 1.8 Million in Cross Link Click Capabilities & Organization, the Draft Scout Database is a CPC and Search Engine Magnet for All things College Football Player Related Content Past, Present & Future! James Madisons football team will be favored in Saturdays Football Championship Subdivision playoff game against Southeastern Louisiana because the Dukes allow fewer yards than all but one school in the entire division, because they lead the nation in turnover margin and because they have reached at least the national semifinals four times in the past five seasons. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. AP File Jonathan Doerer, Notre Dame - Round Grade: FA, 14. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. He was unable to replicate that the last two years, but took much tougher kicks than the average player. On December 8, 2013, Broncos placekicker Matt Prater hits on a 64-yard field goal towards the conclusion of the first half. Bennett and Jack break down what to expect out of MBB & WBB as they head down the stretch. After a record 525 points, James Madisons Ethan Ratke is still kicking. Ethan Ratke made 86.3% of his field-goal attempts while at JMU, thats why. James Madisons process brings nothing but comfort. Despite the attendance disparity, kickers from lower divisions of college football have found success in the NFL. The Basketball Postseason Is Here | JMU Sports News Podcast, The Spring has Sprung | JMU Sports News Podcast, Men's Basketball is Back! Andrew Mevis, Iowa State - Round Grade: PFA, 7. NEWARK, Del. When youre playing a good team like that, you have to minimize all the things that can cause you to lose or be detrimental to your opportunities to be successful, Tribe coach Mike London said. JMUs pro day on March 23 allowed Ratke to show off his leg in front of 20-plus NFL scouts. He played 50 games during his JMU career, competing at guard and tackle. Prior to enrolling at LSU, York attended the high . The 2020 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game was a postseason college football game that determined a national champion in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision for the 2019 season.It was played at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on January 11, 2020, with kickoff at 12:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. local CST), and television coverage on ABC. But they have attempted 31 field goals and made 28. 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. 20-for-26 FG, 57-for-58XP. or. Five years later, hes the all-time college football leader in points (542) and field goals made (101). He posted at least a 90% field goal percentage in the past two seasons, including a perfect 14-of-14 spring 2021 campaign. If a pair of teams like him, theres a good chance a few others may as well. 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. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. The Dukes (9-1, 6-1 CAA), headed to the FBS, track toward their last CAA title. Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. So the main thing is just focusing on the next kick.. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. 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. Given Johnsons lengthy collegiate career and offensive knowledge he played under multiple coaches and coordinators he seems like a good guy to have around as a reserve. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. Im in a position now where Ive been in kind of every kind of game you can imagine, Ratke said. Sports Editor Madison Hricik recaps the rainy, sloppy Dukes win. Why are we including a section on a kicker who never made a field goal of 50 yards or longer in an NFL Draft story? Davis became Ratkes snapper in 2018, Miller his holder the following fall. The Tribe popped two long touchdown runs (53-yarder by Malachi Imoh, 46-yarder by Bronson Yoder) to tighten it up. 2022: |QB|WR|RB|FB|TE|OT|G|C|DT|EDGE| LB|S|CB|K|P|LS|OVERALL|. 7-for-7 from 40-49 yards, 4-for-6 from 50+, long of 51. They have attempted 50 extra points and made 49. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. You can cancel at any time. Michigan finally did. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has been a perfect 20-for-20 on extra points. The Tribe host Richmond in their usual season-ending rivalry game. Your email address will not be published. If you want a guy whos going to kick a field goal and not miss inside 50 yards, its Ethan Ratke, OKelly said. William and Mary 25, Albany 22: Shon Mitchell ran for a late go-ahead touchdown that gave the Tribe a win over the Great Danes at Zable Stadium in. 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. 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. With JMU-record six FGs, Ethan Ratke (Atlee High) sets two NCAA marks in W at W&M. See the impact by Zip code. Chance of rain 60%. Davis guessed they amassed 5,000-6,000 snap-hold-kick reps together. 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. JMUs Kris Thornton slipped behind William & Marys Ryan Poole for a long completion Saturday at Zable Stadium. Opinion | What can the College Football Playoff learn from the FCS? - Kicker Ethan Ratke converted a JMU single-game record five field goals and James Madison's defense forced three turnovers and limited #23 Delaware to 109 total yards en route to a 22-10 Colonial Athletic Association football win on Saturday afternoon at Delaware Stadium. Its almost like a security blanket.. This article was published more than1 year ago. Vinatieri had a fruitful career with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts, winning four Super Bowls and kicking the game-winning field goal in the 2004 Super Bowl. Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. So, Ratke and his white cleats were tested against live bullets, starting in the third quarter versus the Tribe. Its a possibility if both sides were willing.. Image courtesy of JMU Athletics Communications. Dan Graziano reports from the NFL combine on the possible repercussions Jalen Carter could face from the league. Sometimes we break it down before games, our little specialist huddle, before we take the field, Lets be perfect today. We approach every single kick, snap and hold that it could be the changing play of the game.. Davis said he has been long snapping since sixth grade. The jump between the FCS and the NFL is massive, but the expectation isnt really that Johnson become a starter. George Bray. Ratke went a combined 4-for-6 on field goals and extra points. 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