[Schfourteenteen]

Ht: 6-3 Wt: 186
Position: K
Year: Class of 2008



2008 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list):
East Carolina, Liberty, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Richmond, West Virginia, William & Mary

Pos: K Pos Rank: #24 Pos Rating:

Biography:
Bevins is 15 of 19 over the past two seasons on field goals and has a long of 47 yards. He has only missed one point after attempt, which was blocked. He averages 39.5 yards per punt and 65 yards per kickoff.

[Fumblerooskies]

We will certainly have an opening after this year.

[Schfourteenteen]

Nope we wont

Ben Shipps, unless he starts at QB

[Rocketfan]

Nope we wont

Ben Shipps, unless he starts at QB

This thought makes no sense....who is ben shipps?? no way is some new transfer starting at qb next year if thats what you are trying to say.

[SuperJon]

Ben Shipps is a freshman on Schfourteenteen and ToTheLeft's hall. He has a birth defect where he doesn't have fully functional arms (you guys correct me if I'm wrong). He walked on this year as a kicker, and is being redshirted this year. He can kick field goals pretty good, but there's no chance he can be on the kickoff or punt teams.

[PAmedic]

so there's no chance he can tackle if need be?

I'm sure he's a great guy- but you need all 11 guys on the field to be able to make a hit, no?

Never say never, though...

[SuperJon]

I'm sure, if needed, he could make a hit. However, on the field goal unit, it's a lot less needed than the other two. The kid can kick, that's for sure.

[Hold My Own]

PA you can count on 1 hand the times kickers have made a good tackle...I rather have you out there then a kicker making a tackle...if it comes down to him then you failed on special teams


did you see poor Adam Vin tonight one juke and he missed by about about 20 yards

[PAmedic]

PA you can count on 1 hand the times kickers have made a good tackle...I rather have you out there then a kicker making a tackle...if it comes down to him then you failed on special teams

done and done. I've got the Sambas in my overnight bag. SMOOTHIE knows my capabilities- I've got mad skill.

but its faulty logic- how many times have you heard "He's only got the kicker to beat" followed by "knocked outta bounds by the kicker"

last nite alone- at least twice. And we were on the good side of those!

[flamesfilmguy]

done and done. I've got the Sambas in my overnight bag. SMOOTHIE knows my capabilities- I've got mad skill.

Its time to wake up from dream land short man.

[PAmedic]

done and done. I've got the Sambas in my overnight bag. SMOOTHIE knows my capabilities- I've got mad skill.

Its time to wake up from dream land short man.

hey- it worked for another guy...

"I ... have a dream ..."

[SuperJon]

but its faulty logic- how many times have you heard "He's only got the kicker to beat" followed by "knocked outta bounds by the kicker"

last nite alone- at least twice. And we were on the good side of those!

I'm sure Ben could throw a shoulder and knock the guy down if need be.

[PAmedic]

horribly, horribly at this point

poor Matt whomever!

hopefully we ARE recruiting for this position. As you can see with Noah around this year- it can be a HUGE difference maker. Just the confidence to run your offense the way you need to, without worry about converting those 37 yarders.

[Obiwan]

I spoke with Ben after the St. Francis game when my wife and I came up with the Hodges to visit Mike (#99) and Spencer (#67) .

Ben said he has made tackles by "earholing" the runner. He said when he does that, they go down quickly. He didn't elaborate on whether or not he was flagged for any penalties (as I thought grabbing the earhole might be similar to grabbing the facemask).

Also Spoke with Ben's dad, since the Shipps are also from the Sarasota (FL) area (actually Venice), about carpooling plans for next year's FL to VA roadtrips.

[Hold My Own]

he must have pin point accuracy...even if they flag it I'll take a 15 yard penalty than a TD

[Sly Fox]

Ben would be a great story but he'll have to earn his opportunities and I am all for the most competition.

My questions is whether or not we use a scholie on a kicker? Different coaches have different philosophies on the concept even at the I-A/FBS level. I know the Longhorns generally don't give scholies to kickers. Often times at I-A schools they are preferred walk-ons and get a scholie when they earn the starting the gig.

Since we are at the I-AA/FCS level, our scholarships are even more precious at 63 as opposed to 85. If we are making an offer to a kicker it must be because we REALLY like their abilities.

[Hold My Own]

hey- it worked for another guy...

"I ... have a dream ..."

I'm not great at history...but I dont think it ended well for him

[jcmanson]

Ben would be a great story but he'll have to earn his opportunities and I am all for the most competition.

My questions is whether or not we use a scholie on a kicker? Different coaches have different philosophies on the concept even at the I-A/FBS level. I know the Longhorns generally don't give scholies to kickers. Often times at I-A schools they are preferred walk-ons and get a scholie when they earn the starting the gig.

Since we are at the I-AA/FCS level, our scholarships are even more precious at 63 as opposed to 85. If we are making an offer to a kicker it must be because we REALLY like their abilities.

I think we should use a scholly for a kicker. Like others have mentioned, look what a difference Noah has made this year.

[Schfourteenteen]

BUMP

[Sly Fox]

Clearly the staff felt Matt merited a scholie and I'll trust their judgement.

Welcome to the Flames family, Matt.

[Sly Fox]

Matt gets some love in a Tidewater fishwrap ...

Raiders kicker Liberty bound
Scholarships for high school kickers are rare, but Matt Bevins made it his priority.

By DAVE JOHNSON | 247-4649
December 18, 2007

Nobody had to tell Warwick's Matt Bevins how difficult it is for kickers to earn a scholarship out of high school. Yet that was his goal all along, and now it's been met.

Bevins, who made 11 of 13 field-goal attempts last season for the Raiders, has given a verbal commitment to Liberty University. Bevins said he was offered a full ride and will be given a chance to compete for the starting job in 2008 — at place-kicker and punter.

"There were some schools that were dragging the scholarship along, saying they were going to offer, but Liberty was always straight-up with me," Bevins said. "It's tough for a kicker to get a scholarship right out of high school, but that was the priority for me."

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