Tom Smith

Writer-Sport Fanatic-Vikings Fan
ISU Cyclone Fan
Special Teams-Punting Analyst

[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

@swess_ball And also to be correct he went 2-4 on FG's against Arizona State and the final was 24-19. This was after his injury return. One could argue costing you the game minus those 6 points-2 missed FG's. Be happy with 2nd team preseason. Rodriguez is MUCH better and only HM pre season.

[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

@Davethe_King1 @PitchingNinja In vid. 7 to 9 seconds is key. Separation has NOTHING to do with it. His front leg is down faster and landing sooner in 2026 than 2025. His push heel starts to raise/roll earlier, and that ground force/ push is KEY for Velo & location. Raising that heel has him opening up sooner.

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[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

@swess_ball Was at every home game with My Brother-in-law who's an Alum. Rodriguez from K-State finished at 90% last season. Konrardy was only at 75% and 11th in the BIG XII. "HURT" is NOT a factor. He only played 7 games, if not 100% then do what's best for the team and sit it out.

[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

@TheCy66 @CycloneFB @AthlonSports Special Teams, 2nd team Pre season All Conference is pretty good after only playing 7 games last season and having a 75% FG rating. Rodriguez from K State who is a sophomore finished last season with 90%. Konrardy was 11th in the BIG XII, Rodriguez was 1st.

[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

@LOcyclones Best Kicker in the country?? You are ranking him that as a Cyclone fan ONLY! He played 7 games and finished 11th in the BIG XII last season out of 16 teams in FG%. And you Think he's the best in the Country? WHAT??? Take the win at 2nd team PRE-SEASON.

[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

@HKA_Tanalski @shanee_mc @Patrick1_Obrien Just doing the math, avg D1 “jammer” blitzer runs a 4.4-4.5 40 yd dash. At 15 yds from snap, avg snap .70 hand to toe 1.3. So they have 2.0-2.2 to close 10 yds if taking 5 yd to get ball off. Add 2 yd angle they come from and still VERY doable. 2.0 op w 4 yds progression needed!

[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

@BlueCollar82 100% agree. The lack of availability and FG % is the issue. Needs to stay healthy and put up +80-85% for FG. Rodriguez for KState is a stud. Finished in tops of NCAA in FG % and is a Sophomore.

[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

Disagreements, opinions aside, this guy @HKA_Tanalski develops snappers! From @RinoMonteforte1 to @BraydenDolan_LS , just to name a few. Was happy to see Brayden on a visit to my alma mater at start of the month. Hope they rolled out the carper for you.

[Steven Dolan @SPTCoachDolan]

Year 4 at Top 40! 2023-Top 16 Top Performer, 2024- Top Chart Super 7 2nd , 2025 2nd Chart Super 7 Champion, 2026 Top Chart the rest will be determined! What a run! @HKA_Tanalski

[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

This guy is obviously biased as a Clone fan. Konrardy is LUCKY to be 2nd team. The youngster played 7 games last season! Let that sink, 7 games! Was also 11th in the BIG XII in FG % at 76%. - 11th out of 16 kickers & you want him 1st team? CRAZY take here!

[Locked On Cyclones @LOcyclones]

Why Kyle Konrardy deserves first team recognition. #iowastate #Ncaa #ncaafootball #iowastatefootball

[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

@CyberTheCyFan Was at every game last season as my Brother in law is an Alumn. This stat means nothing when ya only play half the season. He played 7 games last season. Availability is the best ability. Also finished 11th in the BIG XII in FG % at 76%. That’s 11th out of 16 kickers.

[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

LOVE this.!

[Minnesota Football @GopherFootball]

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[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

@williamseals Bill, doing an article on NIL up here regarding specialist here in Gopher Country. Reaching out to a few surrounding, neighboring states trying to get a rundown of dispersion of NIL funds in the specialist rooms. Mostly BIG X country up this way but wanted to get a break down??

[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

@realfakesaban @Blue91Gold @RealMichaelKee @NFL_DovKleiman I am in my 70’s now. Have to have the wife help put my socks on, so Can’t do it anymore but use to. The fact you don’t know shit about how punts are recorded says it all. LOS not off the foot. Go take a nap.

[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

@Blue91Gold @realfakesaban @RealMichaelKee @NFL_DovKleiman Yep. Making a big deal out of posting “bombs” when it is an average punt at best.

[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

@realfakesaban @Blue91Gold @RealMichaelKee @NFL_DovKleiman One consistent factor in a game is that average for punts are taken from LOS, NOT where the ball comes off his foot. The original post refers to “the regular person who doesn’t realize” and you my friend are one of those “people”. Some could argue overqualified for not realizing

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[Tom Smith @tomsmithwriter]

@HKA_Tanalski yes sir. Roughly 44 yds since he catches it at the 31. LOS is the 46 and hits at the 10. NO sense in sugar coating this one as us regular people don't realize how impressive a 44 yd ball is??