Tilting field in Saints’ favor

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Lee (44.0) and Morstead ranked 1-2 in the NFL in net average, and they were first and fourth in gross average at 50.9 and 48.3, respectively. The difference was Lee had 78 punts, 32 more than Morstead’s 46.

“He is the best in the game right now, so I’m looking forward to playing against him,” Morstead said. “He is a lot like (Oakland’s) Shane Lechler … he likes to blast the ball down the field. We’ve got a great returner in Darren Sproles, so it’ll be interesting.

“Guys with big legs like to compete against guys with big legs,” he said. “So I’m looking forward to it.”

Morstead wouldn’t mind if he didn’t have to show off his punting skills at all against Lee, who’s been among the NFL’s best for several years now.

After coming close several times this season, Morstead didn’t have to punt against the Lions. The Saints scored seven times and lost two fumbles before running out the clock on their last possession.

“It almost happened a few other times this season,” a smiling Morstead said about not having to punt. “There were four where I had only one punt, so if it didn’t happen, it was fine with me as long as we’re not turning the ball over. As long as it’s because we’re scoring points, it’s OK with me.”

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Mardigras9 · 01-12-2012, 09:37 AM

Morstud is the man, but I'm good with a Lions repeat.

niteadept · 01-12-2012, 10:07 AM

Here's to hoping he doesn't have to punt, but if he does, no worries - we've got this

lumm0x · 01-12-2012, 05:30 PM

32 punts to 78 punts. Doesn't that pretty much say it all? I really do look forward to watching Lee punt on Saturday. I will admire his ability and skill all the way.

Danno · 01-12-2012, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by lumm0x

I really do look forward to watching Lee punt on Saturday.

It'll be like that Play 60 bus commercial. After a bazillion times, it becomes extremely boring and/or annoying.

His leg must be exhausted by now shouldn't it?

AlaskaSaints · 01-12-2012, 07:32 PM

-- the sound of chirping crickets --

All the bandwagon 49er fans have their stuck heads back under the marijuana tent.

Alaska

homerj07 · 01-12-2012, 08:23 PM

GO MAN GO - our team is saying all the right things I Hope it means we have all the right moves!!

01-12-2012, 09:30 AM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) Lee (44.0) and Morstead ranked 1-2 in the NFL in net average, and they were first and fourth in gross average at 50.9 and 48.3, respectively. The difference was Lee had 78 punts, 32 more than Morstead’s 46. “He is the best in the game right now, so I’m looking forward to playing against him,” Morstead said. “He is a lot like (Oakland’s) Shane Lechler … he likes to blast the ball down the field. We’ve got a great returner in Darren Sproles, so it’ll be interesting. “Guys with big legs like to compete against guys with big legs,” he said. “So I’m looking forward to it.” Morstead wouldn’t mind if he didn’t have to show off his punting skills at all against Lee, who’s been among the NFL’s best for several years now. After coming close several times this season, Morstead didn’t have to punt against the Lions. The Saints scored seven times and lost two fumbles before running out the clock on their last possession. “It almost happened a few other times this season,” a smiling Morstead said about not having to punt. “There were four where I had only one punt, so if it didn’t happen, it was fine with me as long as we’re not turning the ball over. As long as it’s because we’re scoring points, it’s OK with me.” Full article. Tilting field in Saints Attached Thumbnails Halo likes this.
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lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	32 punts to 78 punts. Doesn't that pretty much say it all? I really do look forward to watching Lee punt on Saturday. I will admire his ability and skill all the way. TheKillerBs and halloween 65 like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by lumm0x I really do look forward to watching Lee punt on Saturday. It'll be like that Play 60 bus commercial. After a bazillion times, it becomes extremely boring and/or annoying. His leg must be exhausted by now shouldn't it? \|Mitch\| likes this.

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