Kody Schexnayder

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[Kody Schexnayder @CoachSchex]

Fired up and excited to be heading back to Jonesboro, AR as the Special Teams Coordinator!!

ALWAYS TRUST THE PROCESS!

“Remember 5 years ago you dreamed to be in the spot you are now, never stop”

[the Sports ON Tap @thesportsontap]

Dominic Zvada scored 13 of the New York Giants' 19 points yesterday, and he did not start playing football until he was halfway through high school.

Four field goals, four makes. From 53, from 49, from 38, and from 49 again.

Philadelphia scored 11 points all afternoon and got to the quarterback seven times and still lost.

Zvada outscored them on his own.

Zvada went to Valley Christian in Chandler, Arizona. He picked the sport up late and still broke the state record with a 55 yard field goal in 2020.

Then almost nobody called.

One school offered him anything at all, and what Arkansas State offered was a preferred walk-on spot.

He got that because an analyst named Kody Schexnayder sent him a message on social media.

Without that message he was going to enroll at Arizona State and not play football.

He went to Arkansas State instead and made 17 of his 18 field goals and 30 of his 31 extra points as a true freshman. The two he did not make were both blocked rather than missed.

He was a Lou Groza semifinalist that year. A freshman walk-on.

He put his name in the portal after two seasons and Michigan took him.

What he did there in 2024 is still in the record book. He made 21 of 22, which is 95.5% and the best percentage any Michigan kicker has ever managed in a season. He made all seven of his attempts from beyond 50, which is also a record there.

He beat Ohio State with it. Twenty one yards, 45 seconds on the clock, 13 to 10.

He made all four in the bowl game against Alabama.

First team All-American. Big Ten Kicker of the Year.

His senior year was not that. He made 17 of 25.

Then all 32 teams went through seven rounds in April and none of them picked him.

The Giants signed him anyway and he won the job in camp.

"Even from very early on, I always had that belief in myself, even when maybe other people didn't."

It has not been clean. In week 5 against Washington he missed three, from 50, from 57, and from 46 in overtime with the game there to win.

He also made one from 51 and one from 56 in that same game.

Chris Horton coaches the special teams there.

"We believe in him, we trust him, and we have confidence in him," Horton said.

"From a confidence standpoint, you just have to remind him that he is damn good."

YESTERDAY in Philadelphia, a man who did not play football until the back half of high school, who had one offer and it was not a scholarship, kicked four field goals and outscored the Philadelphia Eagles by himself.

[Talkin’ Giants @TalkinGiants]

Dominic Zvada gets back to nailing 50+ yard kicks! Giants take an early 3-0 lead

[Mississippi State Volleyball @HailStateVB]

📈📈📈📈

17 WINS!! The second-most wins in the Julie Darty Dennis era, just behind the historic NCAA tournament season… time to keep things rolling 😎

#HailState

[Luke Falk @coachlukefalk]

One of my favorite plays throughout my career happened in 2014… and I wasn’t even the quarterback on the field.

I was the backup at the time, and a lot of my evenings were spent sitting in Coach Leach’s side office watching film and preparing for the upcoming opponent.

That week we were playing Cal, and while watching tape I noticed a look in their coverage that I thought we could attack with a certain concept. I mentioned it to Coach Mele and he then passed it along to Coach Leach.

To my surprise… the play made it into our condensed game plan for the week.
During the game, I noticed Cal giving us the exact coverage we had talked about. I got on the headset and told the coaches upstairs we needed to get to that play.

The next drive, Connor Halliday hit River Cracraft for an 86-yard touchdown.
My play suggestion.

Sure, I didn’t throw the touchdown or get the spotlight.
But I got something better… trust from my coaches.

It was one of my first “play calls” or audibles… one of the first moments that eventually turned into hundreds throughout my career.

And looking back now, I’m reminded that being a good steward of my current role at the time led to more trust, more responsibility, and more opportunities throughout my career.

So if you aren’t currently in the position you desire… that doesn’t mean you can’t still add value.

You can still contribute, prepare, and start earning the trust of those around you while positioning yourself for bigger moments ahead.
#MindStrength

[Mississippi State Volleyball @HailStateVB]

REVERSE SWEEP OF THE TIDE 🧹🧹🧹

#HailState

[Glenn Kinley @glenn_kinley]

#Illini head coach Bret Bielema lost his father six days ago... He says this week was hard on him.

"This week was the first time in my life where I left like my dad was watching the whole week..."

Bielema will meet with his staff Sunday morning then fly out for his dad's visitation.

(Question from @mrwagner25)

[masonlaster2027 @MasonLaster]

Extremely blessed and excited to announce my commitment to @AStateFB! 🔴🐺

First, thank you to my parents and family for your unwavering love, support, and sacrifices.

Thank you to my coaches, teammates, teachers, and administrators at @AlcoaFootball for pushing me to be my best on and off the field.

A special thank you to @CoachButchJones, @CoachJ_Ortiz, @CoachSchex, and @coachalexjones for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to compete at the next level.

100% COMMITTED! Arkansas State, LET’S WORK! 🐺🔴

@Rbcoachdgraham
@briannixalcoa @tornados_fb  @DGAFlightSquad @PatrickAbernat1 @CalebJarreau16
@PrepXtra @5Starpreps @2HYPESports
@AustinPriceless @rivalrythursday
@wbir

[Chris Hudgison @ChrisHudgison]

RED WOLVES LIVE: Arkansas State football beats Georgia State 38-32. Red Wolves 4-4 overall, 2-2 Sun Belt.

Trey Owens had 345 total yards & 4 TD. Jaylen Bonelli 7 catches, 150 yards, 1 TD

Here's 1st half highlights.

More @AStateFB: https://t.co/Di3uTHtVII #FunBelt

[Blake Grupe @blakegrupe]

Not at all how I envisioned my time in LA. The energy and excitement I felt going into this game was incredible. I couldn’t wait to step on that field and show what I could do.
No choice other than to attack rehab and come back stronger and more prepared than ever. 💙💛

I will continue to trust and follow His plan.
Thank you to everyone that’s reached out. 🫡

[Michael J. Duarte @michaeljduarte]

Here’s new Rams’ kicker Blake Grupe stretching during his first practice and also the team’s new starting LT David Quessenberry (No. 68), who will be tasked with protecting Matthew Stafford’s blindside this Sunday against Arizona with Alaric Jackson suspended.

[Mitch Singler @CoachSingler]

“You can’t change where you started, but you can change the direction you are going.”

#BEaREBEL ♥️♠️♦️♣️🎰

[Ken Smithmier @kensmithmier]

Want a stress-free life? Just quit. Quit trying to raise a family, build a career, or compete at anything that matters. But if those things matter to you, understand this: the stress you feel is a choice you made. You took on the challenge because you believed the reward was worth it. Any parent will tell you raising kids brings years of stress — and they’ll also tell you about the joy of watching them grow into responsible adults. Stress isn’t proof you’re failing. It’s proof you’re chasing something worthwhile. What stress in your life did you choose on purpose?

[Daniel Oyefusi @DanielOyefusi]

Browns coach Todd Monken interviewed for the Jets' head-coaching job in 2019, when he was the Bucs OC. He didn't get the job but recalled a piece of advice someone from the Jets' interview process gave him:

"Don't ever forget that you're a Mercedes when you look in the mirror. You can't control if they want a Lexus."

[MaxPreps @MaxPreps]

All the feels on this one, as Celina (OH) QB Parker Wynk walks on senior night with his team and family, barely a month after suffering a spinal injury on the same field. 🥹

[Mississippi State Volleyball @HailStateVB]

NATIONAL COACHES DAY 👏

Happy National Coaches Day to the best group there is! Send your love to our favorite coaches in the comments! 🤍

#HailState

[Chris Hudgison @ChrisHudgison]

SUNDAY SOUND: 4 former Arkansas State players played in NFL Week 3

- Demario Davis (Jets)
- Dominic Zvada (Giants)
- Jacob Bayer (Bengals)
- Seydou Traore (Dolphins)

Butch Jones coached Zvada, Bayer, & Traore, I asked him about it on 9/22

https://t.co/ADbKXdtyEt

@AStateFB

[PFF College @PFF_College]

PFF's Week 1 College Football Team of the Week🔥

Save $10 on PFF+ Subscription: https://t.co/1zst51xfCU

[Kicker Update @kickerupdate]

The #Jets have claimed kicker Blake Grupe off of waivers.

[Arkansas State Football @AStateFB]

Red Wolves Gameweek

🆚 Memphis Tigers
🏟️ Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
📅 Saturday, September 5th
⏰ 6:00 PM Kickoff
📺 ESPN+

#WolvesUp🐺 X #FPE

[Kody Schexnayder @CoachSchex]

RT @NateLunger2027: Another great team win last night 56-13‼️ 2-0 here’s some stats from the night:
-8 touchbacks
-8 extra points
@DanOrne…