BYU Football: 5 things to watch for during Saturday's open practice

BYU Football: 5 things to watch for during Saturday’s open practice

By Adam Gibby | Mar 20, 2019

BOISE, ID - DECEMBER 21: Defensive back Dayan Ghanwoloku #5 of the BYU Cougars celebrates a touchdown on a wildcat play during second half action against the BYU Cougars at the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on December 21, 2018 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. BYU won the game 49-18. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 03: Place kicker Jake Oldroyd #39 of the Brigham Young Cougars kicks the game winning 33 yard field goal during the final moments of the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at University of Phoenix Stadium on September 3, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cougars defeated the Wildcats 18-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Jake Oldroyd and Skyler Southam both want to be BYU’s placekicker next year. Both of them have hit game winning field goals against P5 teams as well. Regardless of who ends up being the guy, don’t be surprised if there are some really long field goals made. From 60 yards? Maybe not, but 50 yards+ is absolutely a possibility.

I am unaware of the kind of exposure kickers normally get during practice, but I have a feeling that most of the time they are off to the side doing their own thing. The open practice will give coaches, players and fans the attention that they want. The starter won’t be named after the practice, but it sure could get the attention of the coaches and help make that decision.

Oh and also, Kalani Sitake in his first two seasons has spent a lot of time in the kicking game during the Spring Game.

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