The biggest question for Shudak is his untested mental fortitude. As the clock wound down at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday during the Dukes' come-from-behind 32-28 victory over App State, one chant crystalized: "J-M-U!" "J-M-U!" Ryan Coe had a 51-yard field goal for the Blue Hens and Zach Gwynn found James Collins for a 26-yard touchdown. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasnt a made a lot of long field goals. Hes been working on it and, frankly, Ratke said he doesnt think long-distance kicking has ever been an issue. He broke the conference record for. The list of kickers Ratke blew by this year includes Daniel Carlson of Auburn, who now kicks for the Las Vegas Raiders. Ratke knows his other knock: He hasnt attempted many long in-game field goals, and he wasnt the primary kickoff specialist at JMU except for in 2017, when Gray went down. Ratke said it was because he always dragged his right foot. Hes a versatile lineman who dominated FCS foes for much of his career. Cole Johnson hit Solomon. Image courtesy of JMU Athletics Communications. The previous record was 61 yards, set by Adam Vinatieri of . I think I just try to think about the next kick and you know, if I miss in practice, I put it in the back of my mind and focus on the next one, said Ratke. Ratke is the Colonia Athletic Association career leader in field goals and scoring. 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. 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.. 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. The final record that is on the line entering November may not be decided until the FCS Playoffs. 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. He finished his public administration graduate program at JMU in the summer after interning at enCircle, a nonprofit that provides services for people with disabilities. HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked three field goals to set a Colonial Athletic Association record and top-ranked James Madison drubbed eleventh-ranked Richmond 23-6 on Saturday,. He said Wise, Ratkes replacement, is the polar opposite of Ratke. Hassan Haskins high school coach needed someone to listen. After a record 525 points, James Madisons Ethan Ratke is still kicking. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Low 39F. The Dukes (10-1) are seeded third in the FCS tournament, and the headliners Saturday afternoon will include quarterback Cole Johnson, the CAAs offensive player of the year. I know what to expect. 2022: |QB|WR|RB|FB|TE|OT|G|C|DT|EDGE| LB|S|CB|K|P|LS|OVERALL|. Obviously, when you walk off the field frustrated after a road win against a top 25 team, youve got a pretty good program, said JMU coach Curt Cignetti. So the main thing is just focusing on the next kick.. 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. He stayed by the sidelines heaters most of the time, he said, and adrenaline pumped to the point he didnt feel the frigidness. 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. On December 8, 2013, Broncos placekicker Matt Prater hits on a 64-yard field goal towards the conclusion of the first half. 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Error! While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasn't a made a lot of long field goals. Cloudy. PUBLISHED: October 14, 2018 at 4:45 a.m. | UPDATED: December 12, 2018 at 1:21 p.m. D'Angelo Amos returned two punts of more than 80 yards for touchdowns, Ethan Ratke kicked three field goals. Having graduated from JMU in December 2020, Ratke is pursuing a masters in public administration. BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. NEWARK, Del. 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. JMU redshirt freshman Antwane Wells (Highland Springs) made nine catches for 134 yards. 2 James Madison on Saturday at Zable Stadium was more challenging than playing piano with mittens. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. 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. I thought special teams overall was good and Ratke made some long field goals tonight, said Cignetti, following Fridays practice. This ends the programs , Matthew Fraase earned the nickname the Unbiased Bison Admin because, he said, his friends , Before JMU football took on NDSU, the tailgating scene was cold and festive. JMU kicker Ethan Ratke kicks a field goal against Delaware in October. Even though no more than 3 will get selected in the draft, several more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite. Wilson completed 12 of 24 with an interception in the Tribes 24-3 loss at Delaware last Saturday. Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA, 10. Even after completing its final FCS season, JMU boasts a few players who stand a chance of being drafted at this months NFL Draft. But the cleats accumulated holes. This year has been a whirlwind of events for JMU sports. 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. I cant do my job if he doesnt do his, and I have the utmost trust in Kyle., With good reason: For each of Daviss years at James Madison, his bio reads, Did not have one bad snap all season.. Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. I give them credit for that.. A young Ratke disputed that. AP File So, I remember kind of keeping that in mind, and then start thinking about all the other goals I would want to achieve throughout my career.. In 2019 and 2020, the Dukes had players (Jimmy Moreland and Ben DiNucci) taken in the seventh round of their respective draft years. Ratke also earned the 2021 Fred Mitchell Award, which is given to the best kicker at the FCS, Division II and Division III levels. 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. Former JMU punter Harry OKelly (2017-21) said Ratke was superstitious about them. WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school-record six field goals and set two NCAA records in James Madison's 32-22 victory over William & Mary. One of them, senior Tribe safety Gage Herdman, was ejected after being flagged for targeting on a Johnson first-half scramble. He cant fit into those Weber State size 8 1/2s anymore, but he thinks he still has them somewhere. He played 50 games during his JMU career, competing at guard and tackle. Ive played in rainy games and games where were down and games where were scoring a lot and kicking a whole lot.. W&M was zip for 10 on third downs. pic.twitter.com/imkhhDUc5H. Sports writer Jackson Hephner details what the system can learn from the FCS and what changes can be made. Success! 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. Ethan Ratke kicked a career-long 46-yard field goal on the final play of the game as defending FCS champion James . The NCAA has issued guidelines for schools, but boosters like Miamis John Ruiz arent worried. NFL kickers are struggling early in 2022. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but. For JMU, the field goal 6:50 into the game by redshirt junior kicker Camden Wise signified something more than a fleeting lull at The Rock. It was the first made field goal by a JMU kicker other than Ethan Ratke (2016-21) since Nov. 17, 2018, versus No. 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. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. 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. Strength and production are two positives in Greenes favor as he looks to land on an NFL roster. Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has. Former JMU kicker Ethan Ratke (2016-21) potentiates his right foot on an extra point against Montana in the FCS quarterfinals Dec. 5, 2021. Sports Editor Madison Hricik writes how JMU ticketing works to make the highly-attended weekend happen. 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? In a Saturday filled with upsets across the Sun Belt Conference, there was an overall sense . Connor Culp, Nebraska - Round Grade: FA. When Ratke was the main kickoff specialist, he averaged 60.5 yards on 56 attempts, including 15 touchbacks. Ethan Ratke kicked a school record five field goals to back a sturdy defense and James Madison smothered Delaware 22-10 on Saturday. Hes in the mix to be a late-round pick, but seeing Johnsons name flash across the screen during the draft would be a pleasant surprise for fans rather than an expected outcome. Ratke said he received some interest for an NFL minicamp invite after his agent sent out his pro day footage, but nothing panned out. 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. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. For the duration of Ratkes career, JMU was an FCS program. NEWARK, Del. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke added a 21-yard field goal as time wound down before halftime to extend the Dukes lead to double digits going into the locker rooms. Andrew Mevis is a transfer from FCS school Fordham, where he rarely had the opportunity to kick field goals other than in 2019. Copyright 2021 WHSV. More than that: Ratke is just five points behind the FBS scoring leader for any position, former Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds, and just 19 points behind the FCS scoring leader for any position, former Villanova running back Brian Westbrook. The seventh-ranked Dukes improved to 6-1 on the year and 4-1 in CAA play, while the Blue Hens fell for the . You go through the same routine no matter when the kick happens or where youre kicking from. Bennett and Jack break down what to expect out of MBB & WBB as they head down the stretch. JMU limited W&M to 80 first-half yards and led 23-0 late in the third quarter. It was the NFL's longest field goal in history. Greene dominated at the FCS level, which is a must for a defensive lineman hoping to move to the NFL. According to an article published by Zach Miller on Medium, JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. You have permission to edit this article. 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. We are presented by Three Notch'd Brewing! 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. All rights reserved. All 10 FBS commissioners are unanimous in their support for three proposed rules changes that aim to shorten the length of college football games, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips told ESPN. Chance of a morning shower. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Same for a few of our guys, OKelly said. Now, Ratke, nine months removed from his JMU playing days, 542 points and 101 made field goals later, is looking for more. 7-for-7 from 40-49 yards, 4-for-6 from 50+, long of 51. High 67F. It should look identical each time out. The kick splits the uprights, and JMU wins 31-28 to advance to the FCS semifinals. Head coach Curt Cignetti never told him to change them, Ratke said. Once a week, Ratke said hes practicing 60-yard kicks and feels comfortable hitting them. 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. Ratke, who is preparing for his sixth season with the Dukes, has already put together a storied career. You are currently viewing the best kickers in the 2022 NFL Draft. Hes kicked in big games, and hasnt shown any issues with pressure scenarios. With all these accolades to his name, Ratke has proven that he should get a chance at the NFL level. Name, image and likeness: As NIL money keeps rising for players, coaches like Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban are lobbing accusations at each other while most Americans are still enjoying college sports, a Post-UMD poll finds. If he was thrown off a little bit, you could tell it threw him off, Davis said. Ratke had kicks of 30, 37 and 47 yards but the Dukes trailed 10-9 at the half. I think had we been in the Sun Belt for the last few years, his opportunity gets better. The indoor facility had to be opened up for Ratke to have enough room. Ratkes experience on kickoffs was limited over his career, but he was successful as JMUs kickoff specialist. Then, I think ever since that Weber State kick, he really had that I'm a dog mentality, and he was he was a dog.. Additionally, Ratke has a whopping total of 540 points, most all-time among college kickers and second among scorers from all positions. Ratke only served as the kickoff specialist for one year, as kickoff duties were handled by former JMU kicker Tyler Gray in 2018, redshirt sophomore Connor Madden in 2020 and redshirt sophomore Camden Wise in 2019 and 2021. Apart from the Johnson-over-Mathis dynamic working in JMUs favor, the Dukes receivers were superior to W&Ms coverage men. We are powered by Three Notch'd! Liam Fornadel wouldve tied for 4th most bench press reps of offensive lineman that participated in that drill at the NFL Combine. Sports Editor Madison Hricik recaps the rainy, sloppy Dukes win. Wise is more relaxed, while Ratke worked himself up before many kicks. His career long is 48 yards but he says he spent time in the offseason working to add distance to his kicks. With sponsorship from Northwestern Mutual, the game was officially known as the NCAA FCS Football Championship Presented by Northwestern Mutual . Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. JMU is 2-0 to open Sun Belt Conference play and still hasn't played a complete 60 minutes where it's dominated in all three facets of the game. Ratke kicked. John Parker Romo, Virginia Tech - Round Grade: FA, 15. Kyle, he really starts everything, Miller said. Elon's Skyler Davis hits from afar and JMU's Ethan Ratke becomes the NCAA's all time points leader. He said he didnt think much of it. Its not a requirement of all kickers, as Atlanta Falcons punter Thomas Morestead handled kickoff duties for most of his tenure with the Saints, as did former Colts punter Pat McAfee. Longs of the seven drafted and undrafted 2022 rookies in their last years of college? Yeah, hes better. 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, Editors Perspective: Covering JMU sports in 2021, Opinion | Top 10 JMU sports moments of 2021, JMU's season comes to a close after falling to NDSU 20-14, JMU and NDSU fans team up to support local charities, JMU and NDSU tailgating fun in Fargo, North Dakota. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke has already broken numerous FCS kicking records, but he can add . 1 ranking in country. JMU stabilized and won 32-22, probably knocking the Tribe (6-4, 4-3 CAA) out of the FCS playoff picture. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. , JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. The jump between the FCS and the NFL is massive, but the expectation isnt really that Johnson become a starter. 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). JMU leads the series 27-17, with six consecutive victories. Could he handle kickoffs reliably? He began the year as the fourth-string kicker, to be fair. He has made 95.7 percent of his kicks this year. Theres a couple of big name kickers at the top of the class who were top recruits have been on the NFL radar for multiple years, and a few more prospects who had great seasons and workouts. He didnt get too many chances to show his leg strength in college games, but he impressed with a 54 yarder in game this year. Davis job frequently became helping Ratke, his roommate, simplify the job, encouraging him to just kick the ball. Kyles big on that because Kyle really has no superstitions at all. The Tribe popped two long touchdown runs (53-yarder by Malachi Imoh, 46-yarder by Bronson Yoder) to tighten it up. Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops says transfer QB Devin Leary, who had season-ending surgery in 2022 for a pectoral injury, is "close to full go" for the Wildcats. A few congratulatory handshakes at the pro day from scouts didnt amount to anything more. His routine in game weeks is the same: After class Thursday evenings, he abandons schoolwork and begins to focus on the game. JMU defeated App State 32-28 after overcoming an 18-point first-half deficit in its first Sun Belt Conference game in program history. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. 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. Distance is the question Ratke needs to answer. Ethan Ratke talks with Dave Thomas. The Basketball Postseason Is Here | JMU Sports News Podcast, The Spring has Sprung | JMU Sports News Podcast, Men's Basketball is Back! , 49 different kickers have played for NFL teams this season. That would be Kyle Davis, JMUs long snapper, and Alex Miller, JMUs holder. 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. He had a couple unfortunate misses when he got into his head a little bit, but hes money every time he goes on the field.. Ratke is coming off the 2021 FCS spring season in which he was perfect by nailing 14-of-14 field goal attempts. He was a very nervous, shy guy at first, OKelly said. Feeling is he will wind up a 6th-7th rd pick. Chance of rain 60%. I feel like anywhere from 52 (yards) and in, Id want to go out for. Required fields are marked *. It was relatively smooth sailing for Ratke at first. Low 39F. Chance of rain 60%. Chandler Staton, Appalachian State - Round Grade: PFA, 9. Courtney Cronin reports from the NFL combine on the breaking news involving NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter. Hes close to becoming the FCS all-time field goal record-holder. After an insane NFL regular season, it's time for this year's award ceremony. And yet heres Ratke, a fifth-year senior, on his status. If you want a guy whos going to kick a field goal and not miss inside 50 yards, its Ethan Ratke, OKelly said. He said he wants work in public service if the NFL doesnt pan out or, even if it does, serve in the offseason. 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. #NFLDraft. 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