2007 Spring Football Preview: Special Teams

Frank Beamer values special teams more than any other coach in the nation, so
much so that he personally coaches the Tech special teams. He’ll have his work
cut out for him this spring, as the Hokies must replace their kicker, punter and
long snapper. With an offense that’s likely to struggle again, Beamer must get
as much out of his special teams as possible.

Last year Brandon Pace was amazing, hitting 18 of his 19 field goal attempts.
That kind of accuracy will be very hard to replace. The Hokies must also find a
replacement for punter Nic Schmitt, who averaged 42.2 yards per punt last year.
To top it off, snapper Nick Leeson is gone. Leeson was such a good snapper that
he is getting some looks from NFL scouts.

Scott King and Bart McMillan will replace Leeson, but who will replace such
experienced and talented kickers like Pace and Schmitt?

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