ROUGHING THE KICKER

TEAM me…One More Time

Rex Robinson — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:07:22 +0000

The motto TEAM me started with Coach Erskine Russell of course, but the meaning and attitude lives on in Roswell, Georgia. Two weeks ago I attended a fundraiser for Roswell Youth Football and Cheer Associations. Coach Vince Dooley spoke to the group of kids and their parents. You may remember the names Matt McCormick and Heather Stepp

Come To Jesus Meetings

Rex Robinson — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:35:31 +0000

On July 12, I participated in the Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer Golf Tournament at The Georgia Club. This great event is supported by Coach Mark Richt and the team members themselves. What was unusual about this day was the golf being delayed by monsoon rains and the emphasis Coach Richt placed on all the players

God Bless The Teacher

Rex Robinson — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:48:37 +0000

I just ran some errands with Mrs. RTK and one of the stops was The School Box. We’ve been there many times, but this time was different. You all probably know of the cuts in school budgets, furlough days and “reductions in force”. My wife was a victim of being “RIFFED” after having been a

Dez Bryant May Not Survive Camp

Rex Robinson — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:25:37 +0000

Did you hear what Dez Bryant did? Or more accurately, what he didn’t do? Veteran wide reciever Roy Williams told Bryant, a rookie from Oklahoma State to carry his shoulder pads after practice. Dez refused. Big mistake(click), The biggest challenge an incoming freshman in college or rookie in the NFL faces is fitting in and becoming

Things Mark Richt Says In Private

Rex Robinson — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:39:58 +0000

I just had a thought. Okay, okay, it is a rare occurrence, but it does happen. I was “Tweeting” earlier and the commercial came on with R. Lee Ermey as a “therapist”. Based on his counseling, I would never ever want to live in Mamby-Pamby Land or be considered a Jack-Wagon. I kiddingly suggested that

Coutu Redo

Rex Robinson — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:37:48 +0000

Georgia Bulldogs everywhere remember Brandon Coutu. He’s the one that made Dawg fans feel a little better about losing Billy Bennett. I just hope NFL personnel departments have not forgotten him. They can have extremely short memories. Brandon is one of the best kickers in recent years and a hip condition prevented him from performing

Just Kickin’ It!

Rex Robinson — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:09:58 +0000

The next two weekends are going to be fun for me. This Saturday I will be headed towards Athens to hold a kicking clinic at Prince Avenue Christian School. Some dude named Tarpley had the bright idea that they might be interested. For once he was right and he and Coach Brian Wommack have worked

Damon’s Demise

Rex Robinson — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:44:59 +0000

I have had many people ask me about the Damon Evans situation. I have received calls, texts and comments on Facebook inquiring as to my opinion. I have waited until now to learn more of the story and as of yesterday Damon has resigned as Athletic Director at UGA. Damon was driving at least partially impaired

Coach Richt, RTK and Down 34

Rex Robinson — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:41:27 +0000

I had a great time at the Georgia Kicking Camp last week. I saw Dax Langley and Billy Bennett as well as many young kickers I have met over the last few years. I am hopeful I will be able to be involved in the camp more in the future. One of the interesting developments

Time To Join The Battle

Rex Robinson — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:21:28 +0000

I am at a point where want Roughing the Kicker to be a vehicle to provide what I consider valuable information to the Bulldog Nation. Not so much football related, although the closer we get to the season, my juices are starting to flow. One such instance is coming July 12th when the 6th Annual

Is Georgia the Real “Kicker U”?

Rex Robinson — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:05:22 +0000

I was going to post this last year and never did. Now, as of yesterday, I am working the Georgia Kicking Camp next Tuesday June 1st. Dax Langley is running the camp. It will be great to see him. Ole’ Bill King of Junkyard Blawg fame or infamy depending on who’s posting, was apparently short on

Bulldog Club Rescue

Rex Robinson — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:15:56 +0000

Many Georgia Bulldog Clubs are struggling. I had heard bits and pieces about the differences in how the Bulldog Clubs are run and looked at by the University and Athletic Department. The last few years I have heard stories about declining membership and attendance. Some clubs are actually consolidating with other clubs. The thing is,