Ive missed big kicks, and Ive made big kicks. Kickers are typically brought onto NFL rosters during training camp as undrafted free agents. Distance is the question Ratke needs to answer. Photos: Tornadoes and severe winds cause damage in Oklahoma, Rescue search for survivors after migrant boat shipwreck, join the Sun Belt Conference and the Football Bowl Subdivision, Southern California and UCLA announced they are leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten, most Americans are still enjoying college sports, Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban. PUBLISHED: October 14, 2018 at 4:45 a.m. | UPDATED: December 12, 2018 at 1:21 p.m. D'Angelo Amos returned two punts of more than 80 yards for touchdowns, Ethan Ratke kicked three field goals. According to an article published by Zach Miller on Medium, JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. With all these accolades to his name, Ratke has proven that he should get a chance at the NFL level. And yet heres Ratke, a fifth-year senior, on his status. Approaching 1.8 Million in Cross Link Click Capabilities & Organization, the Draft Scout Database is a CPC and Search Engine Magnet for All things College Football Player Related Content Past, Present & Future! In the pandemic-delayed 2020 season played in the spring Ratke made all 14 of his field goals. We want to be perfect. The starting kicker, then-junior Tyler Gray (2015-18), injured his hip flexor against William & Mary during the seventh regular season game in that same year. The Tribe popped two long touchdown runs (53-yarder by Malachi Imoh, 46-yarder by Bronson Yoder) to tighten it up. For the duration of Ratkes career, JMU was an FCS program. Prior to enrolling at LSU, York attended the high . Man died Wednesday. James Madison place kicker Ethan Ratke (91) is congratulated by offensive lineman Liam Fornadel (77) after kicking an extra point during the Dukes' loss to North Dakota State in the 2019 FCS championship game in Frisco, Texas. Percy Agyei-Obese 1 yd run (Ethan Ratke kick) 1: James Madison Dukes: Jake Brown 21 yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Ethan Ratke kick) 2: Monmouth-New Jersey Hawks: Terrance Greene Jr. 32 yd pass from Kenji Bahar (Matt Mosquera kick) 2: James Madison Dukes: Ben DiNucci 6 yd run (Ethan Ratke kick) 2: James Madison Dukes: Ethan Ratke 39 yd FG: 2: James . HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. These kickers often have to compete for the starting job with a veteran kicker or another free-agent signee. Sports Editor Madison Hricik details the the comeback, rooted in messaging from JMU head coach Curt Cignetti and graduate transfer quarterback Todd Centeio. He repped 225 on the Bench Press 27 times and showed athleticism at a slimmed down 280 pounds: @MikeGreene__ @JMUCurtCignetti pic.twitter.com/pCjaGzxWRP. You have permission to edit this article. NFL teams are preparing their upcoming draft boards, which means that The NFL Draft Bible is preparing you for another draft year with 2022 NFL Draft rankings. Here are some of the highlights and the Fargodome before the game. Hes been working on it and, frankly, Ratke said he doesnt think long-distance kicking has ever been an issue. James Madison is preparing to host VMI in the first round of the FCS Playoffs. Mike Greene showed why he's one of the top NFL prospects on the @JMUFootball roster during Pro Day on Wedneday. Ratke's kick was true, sparing the Dukes overtime, extending their winning streak to 25 games and propelling them to a 4:30 p.m. Saturday semifinal against visiting South Dakota State. He posted at least a 90% field goal percentage in the past two seasons, including a perfect 14-of-14 spring 2021 campaign. Find your friends on Facebook. He got new cleats every year at JMU, but he was big on keeping the same pair every year. Standing at 57", Shudak has phenomenal leg strength as a kickoff specialist, and finally got the opportunity to show what he could do on field goals this past year, hitting 24-of-28 on the year, including an extremely impressive 11-of-13 from 40+ yards. With a 23-yarder that gave JMU a 3-0 lead at the end of first quarter, Ratke set the career scoring record for an NCAA kicker, breaking the mark of 499 by Oklahomas Austin Seibert (2015-18). Ratke needs to deliver on kickoffs and long field goals if he wants to make an NFL roster. Johnson seems like JMUs best bet to have a player picked in the 2022 NFL Draft, thanks in part to a solid showing at JMUs Pro Day. You go through the same routine no matter when the kick happens or where youre kicking from. Ryan Coe had a 51-yard field goal for the Blue Hens and Zach Gwynn found James Collins for a 26-yard touchdown. I feel like anywhere from 52 (yards) and in, Id want to go out for. To view the players scouting report, click on the name of the player you want to learn more about. Only 10 of this years 49 NFL kickers have made all of their extra points this season, five of whom have attempted at least 15 extra points. Fair enough the drive ended in three points for the road team. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. He finished the year 20-for-23, one of the best marks in the nation, while being named a 3rd Team All-American and Lou Groza award semifinalist. You have permission to edit this article. Four of the 33 NFL kickers whove attempted a field goal in 2022 are products of the FCS or lower division schools, or schools that were FCS for the beginning of their college careers. Winds light and variable. For JMU, the field goal 6:50 into the game by redshirt junior kicker Camden Wise signified something more than a fleeting lull at The Rock. It was the first made field goal by a JMU kicker other than Ethan Ratke (2016-21) since Nov. 17, 2018, versus No. I wouldnt be in this position without either of them.. He used to be the most superstitious person in the world, Davis said. Sports writer Jackson Hephner details what the system can learn from the FCS and what changes can be made. He. All rights reserved. Opinion | What can the College Football Playoff learn from the FCS? 53 (yards) maybe, said Ratke. Being selected in the NFL Draft isnt a common occurrence for JMU football players, but that trend can certainly change in coming years with the Dukes moving to the FBS. His strength numbers at JMUs Pro Day were impressive, as he recorded 24 reps on the bench press. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has. Ratke has made all nine of his field attempts during the 2021 spring season and has been a perfect 20-for-20 on extra points. Potential Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri played college ball at South Dakota State back when the Jackrabbits competed in Division II. Image courtesy of JMU Athletics Communications. Low 39F. Entering this years draft, which lasts from April 28-30, the few Dukes with NFL aspirations will likely be late-round selections or undrafted free agents. He didnt get too many chances to show his leg strength in college games, but he impressed with a 54 yarder in game this year. It was a week for the kickers in the CAA. Former Georgia star Jalen Carter, one of the top prospects in next month's NFL draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed a teammate and a recruiting staff member. There was an error processing your request. That doesnt mean its impossible for Ratke to make it to the NFL: Arguably the greatest NFL kicker of all time, Adam Vinatieri, attended the FCS South Dakota State. Ratke drills it from 52 yards out. He played 50 games during his JMU career, competing at guard and tackle. ESPN reported that the Los Angeles Chargers had the lowest attendance of all NFL teams in 2019 with an average of 31,750 fans over 11,000 more than JMU. 1. But Ratke couldnt attempt a field goal longer than 52 yards because of rain, JMU moved its drills to a half-football-field indoor facility. There was a problem saving your notification. William and Mary 25, Albany 22: Shon Mitchell ran for a late go-ahead touchdown that gave the Tribe a win over the Great Danes at Zable Stadium in. The sixth-largest crowd in Kidd Brewer Stadium history quieted Saturday at the end of JMUs first drive versus Appalachian State. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison redshirt senior kicker Ethan Ratke is still working to improve. JMUs pro day on March 23 allowed Ratke to show off his leg in front of 20-plus NFL scouts. Yeah, hes better. He finished his career with 39 tackles for loss and 18 sacks, and he disrupted FCS offenses from both the defensive tackle and defensive end positions during his collegiate career. Teams [ edit] BNB Football is the best place for in-depth analysis of 2022 kicker prospects at all levels of college football. I mean, there's one other good team every year, but really, were the dominant force.. The kick splits the uprights, and JMU wins 31-28 to advance to the FCS semifinals. Ethan Ratke 27 Yd Field Goal: 2nd Quarter: 11:29: Richmond field goal. While Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the Dukes, he hasnt a made a lot of long field goals. Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein played for two different Division II programs University of Nebraska-Omaha and Missouri Western before he was drafted in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft by the St. Louis Rams. Ratke is one of four specialists who defined an era of JMU special teams: OKelly, holder Alex Miller (2018-21) and graduate long snapper Kyle Davis, the only one still rostered by JMU in 2022. Cade York, LSU. According to a Sept. 16 article from The Athletics Mike Sando, Week 1 kickers were worse in clutch kicks than any week since at least 2000. The left side of his right cleat was lined with openings, starting at his big toe. He hit 5-of-7 from 50+ this past season, and offers consistent mechanics with a confident strike. Then, I think ever since that Weber State kick, he really had that I'm a dog mentality, and he was he was a dog.. This year has been a whirlwind of events for JMU sports. By the end of Week 3, the 33 kickers whove attempted a field goal are 79.7% on 174 attempts. Hes never been them most accurate kicker, but has avoided longer slumps and has shown good mental toughness. Ratke knows his other knock: He hasn't attempted many long in-game field goals, and he wasn't the primary kickoff specialist at JMU except for in 2017, when Gray went down. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke is one of the FCS' all-time scorers. This article was published more than1 year ago. The No. In 2015, the NFL moved extra points to the 15-yard line from the 2-yard line to make it the equivalent length of a 33-yard field goal. The previous record was 61 yards, set by Adam Vinatieri of . As a freshman, Ratke attempted 56 kickoffs with 15 touchbacks and an average of 60.5 yards. Ratke, who is preparing for his sixth season with the Dukes, has already put together a storied career. Ratke kicked. NFL Draft Bible 2022 kicker rankings for the NFL Draft, with scouting reports and draft information linked to player names. Hes currently job-hunting around Richmond. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Chandler Staton, Appalachian State - Round Grade: PFA, 9. Longs of the seven drafted and undrafted 2022 rookies in their last years of college? With JMU-record six FGs, Ethan Ratke (Atlee High) sets two NCAA marks in W at W&M Presented By Just In Morrissey, estranged wife trade allegations in public rift With JMU-record six FGs, Ethan. Ratke finished his college career with an 86.3 field-goal percentage and a career-long 48 yarder set in the 2020 FCS semifinals against Sam Houston. Since 2001, made Public in 2003, Draft Scout has been the Gold Standard Industry Leading Database Build for Compiling & Charting College Football Prospects from Prep to Pro. Staff writer Craig Mathias details who should win what and the key players from the 2021 NFL season. Id still expect a team to sign him as an undrafted free agent, though, given the potential. In 2019 and 2020, the Dukes had players (Jimmy Moreland and Ben DiNucci) taken in the seventh round of their respective draft years. Cade York is the rare 3rd year kicker who decided to enter the draft early, and it doesn't surprise me at all. It was a good win. He broke the conference record for. Its Dec. 8, 2017. Mathis hadnt started since Sept. 11 and faced a Dukes defense ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense (15.3 ppg). James Madisons success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Associations special teams player of the year. It includes Georgias Kevin Butler, the only place-kicker in the College Football Hall of Fame. 25 Tribe went with a rusty quarterback, Hollis Mathis. So, I remember kind of keeping that in mind, and then start thinking about all the other goals I would want to achieve throughout my career.. Fornadel was mentioned as an NFL prospect early in his JMU career, given his blend of size and production. Sports Editor Grant Johnson recounts Davis' football life to this point, which spans from an impromptu long snapping football camp in middle school and gaining respect at JMU to vying for an NFL job after this season. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. I always relate the field goal operation to shooting a free throw, said Davis, the long snapper. Elon's Skyler Davis hits from afar and JMU's Ethan Ratke becomes the NCAA's all time points leader. See the impact by Zip code. OKelly said he wouldnt be surprised if Ratkes shot comes. Why Movieland says you have to be 17 to attend a movie after 7:30 p.m. Farmville native caught with 42 lbs of cocaine, $862K in drug money gets 17 years, Ashland dairy farm announces Farmview Creamery to help modernize business, Fired RPS employee sues school district, alleges misuse of federal funds, Norment, long among the most powerful in the Capitol, is retiring, Bezos 'ban' may speed up Commanders sale as league meeting looms. He has a very strong lower body and really showed up at the Kohls Pro Combine, hitting a 67-yarder to show the lack of deep opportunities in college doesnt define his leg strength. He cant fit into those Weber State size 8 1/2s anymore, but he thinks he still has them somewhere. Even more impressively, Ratke is the all-time college career leader in field goals made with 101. Confirmed with a source that the #Colts & #Chargers both "love" @JMUFootball QB Cole Johnson, with Colts going as far as to compare him to Matt Ryan. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. Hassan Haskins high school coach needed someone to listen. JMU, coming off a 32-28 come-from-behind win vs. App State last week, now sets its sights on Texas State. Ratke is the Colonia Athletic Association career leader in field goals and scoring. Gabe Brkic is a big (63" 200) kicker who burst onto the scene as a redshirt freshman in 2019 with a 17-for-17 season. Additionally, Ratke has a whopping total of 540 points, most all-time among college kickers and second among scorers from all positions. For a time as he developed as a kicker, Ratke needed security blankets. Greene posted 27 reps on the bench press at JMUs Pro Day, which wouldve been among the best bench press performances at the NFL Combine, which features many of the best prospects in the draft. So the main thing is just focusing on the next kick.. W&M was zip for 10 on third downs. Ratke got the cleats they had in the back from JMU as a redshirt freshman in 2017. Now that his collegiate career has ended, hes proven that hes ready to take the next step. Chance of rain 60%. Ratke, not on an NFL roster, is readying for an opportunity. I think had we been in the Sun Belt for the last few years, his opportunity gets better. I hear about it from other guys all the time. In five seasons at JMU, Ratke made an NCAA record 101 field goals and scored 542 points, the most by any kicker in NCAA history and the second most by any player in FCS history. 5-10 / 186 Hometown Mechanicsville, Va. High School Atlee Major Public Administration Bio Related Stats Historical Biography JMU & FCS Career Records Davis said he has been long snapping since sixth grade. 2021 was a hectic year from the start to the end, JMU athletics constantly provided notabl, JMU football had a strong third quarter in its matchup with North Dakota State but ultimately fell to the Bison 20-14. Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. Hes just like: Nothing really matters. Ethan Ratke talks with Dave Thomas. Even though his longest field goal was only 51, he showed at the Kohls Pro Combine an ability to hit from beyond 60, and kick out of the back of the end zone with ease. It was the NFL's longest field goal in history. An FCS scout tweeted after JMUs Pro Day that the Colts and Chargers could be interested in his services. Ratke knows his other knock: He hasnt attempted many long in-game field goals, and he wasnt the primary kickoff specialist at JMU except for in 2017, when Gray went down. Luis Aguilar, Northern Arizona - Round Grade: FA, 13. Caleb Shudak, Iowa St - Round Grade: PFA, 10. Coming SoonTerms & Conditions | Privacy Policy, Draft Scout is an Independent Contractor, Currently Outsourcing Non-Exclusive Scalable ContentBrian Hitterman, NFL Draft Scout/Draft Scout Database Creator, Contact: brianhitterman@msn.com, - Draft Scout Evolve: Player Rating Changes, - CFB's Best Player Names By Year/Position. Ethan Ratke kicked a career-long 46-yard field goal on the final play of the game as defending FCS champion James . I know what to expect. USCs fever dream: At the Trojans spring game, minds long addled with college football might struggle to remember where all of the players and coaches used to be. New Orleans, Washington and Detroit have each used four different kickers. But they have attempted 31 field goals and made 28. As the clock wound down at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday during the Dukes' come-from-behind 32-28 victory over App State, one chant crystalized: "J-M-U!" No one grows up dreaming of becoming a long snapper or a holder. JMU womens basketball defeated William & Mary 67-39 in its first game of 2022. The Dukes have won six of their last seven games, leaving us to wonder if they could be putting on their dancing shoes come March. In JMUs win over Richmond this past Saturday, he became the CAA all-time leader in made field goals. 2022: |QB|WR|RB|FB|TE|OT|G|C|DT|EDGE| LB|S|CB|K|P|LS|OVERALL|. Ratke reached 100 career field goals, extending his own FCS record and breaking the NCAA record of 96 held by Arizona State's Zane Gonzalez (2013-16). Cloudy. JMU defeated App State 32-28 after overcoming an 18-point first-half deficit in its first Sun Belt Conference game in program history. With the score tied at 28 and one second left in the fourth quarter, former JMU head coach Mike Houston trots out redshirt freshman kicker Ethan Ratke to attempt a 46-yard field goal, the longest of his career. , JMU averaged 20,017 spectators from 2015 to 2019 the third highest at the FCS level during that time. Connor Culp, Nebraska - Round Grade: FA. After an insane NFL regular season, it's time for this year's award ceremony. The Tribe elected to play junior Mathis at QB rather than freshman Darius Wilson, who had been the starter for all but one game this season. With the score tied at 28 and one second left in the fourth quarter, former JMU head coach Mike Houston trots out redshirt freshman kicker Ethan Ratke to attempt a 46-yard field goal, the longest of his career. He hasnt dealt with too many of the ups-and-downs of being a kicker just yet, so were not totally sure how hell deal with it. Davis said Ratke wanted the specialists to sit in the same seats on the sideline or in meeting rooms. For more football coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. Name, image and likeness: As NIL money keeps rising for players, coaches like Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban are lobbing accusations at each other while most Americans are still enjoying college sports, a Post-UMD poll finds. The indoor facility had to be opened up for Ratke to have enough room. Ratke said he received some interest for an NFL minicamp invite after his agent sent out his pro day footage, but nothing panned out. Ratke's third field goal the longest in JMU postseason history capped . No. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. The dependable kicking and punting pair of Ethan Ratke and Harry O'Kelly will have held their respective roles for a We are presented by Three Notch'd Brewing! Even still, they were his shoes, his cleats, after all, which he said he wanted to roll with the whole season. Now they are completely confident in each other. I give them credit for that.. We are powered by Three Notch'd Brewing, Both teams are in the mix for double byes in the SBC Tournament. Ratke getting drafted would be a shock, but his accuracy makes him a prime candidate to earn a tryout with a team. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? The Dukes (9-1, 6-1 CAA), headed to the FBS, track toward their last CAA title. Since the rule change, kickers have become less automatic with their point after touchdowns (PATs). Season wrap-up: College football cant ruin the magic of college football, no matter how hard it tries. Your email address will not be published. After the first 30 minutes of JMU vs. Texas State, Sports Editor Grant Johnson shares the good, bad and the ugly of Family Weekend's first half as the Dukes lead, 19-0. Chance of a morning shower. The superstition just comes from the stress and it being a new thing when I first started, Ratke said. 1 JMU is hosting unseeded Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. The Basketball Postseason Is Here | JMU Sports News Podcast, The Spring has Sprung | JMU Sports News Podcast, Men's Basketball is Back! Opinion | Ethan Ratke deserves a shot in the NFL, Kicking woes are seemingly at an all-time high this year. This was the last dance until who knows when for these programs that have met 44 times in a series that kicked off in 1978. Former JMU punter Harry OKelly (2017-21) said Ratke was superstitious about them. Following in DiNuccis footsteps is Cole Johnson, who used a stellar fall season to go from a longtime backup to one of the best players at the FCS level. In general, specialists are rarely selected in the NFL draft. 24-for-28 FG, 36-for-36 XP. When he kicked six yes, six field goals against William & Mary on Nov. 13, he passed Zane Gonzalez, the current kicker for the Carolina Panthers who connected on 96 over his four years at Arizona State. Cade York is the rare 3rd year kicker who decided to enter the draft early, and it doesnt surprise me at all. We are powered by Three Notch'd! It was relatively smooth sailing for Ratke at first. Fifty-one thrice, 52, 54, 56, 57, 57 and 62 yards. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Required fields are marked *. Error! 10 Stony Brook in JMUs first matchup in the 2017 FCS playoffs. Contributing writer Kaiden Bridges dives into what's at the forefront of the back line's success and the buy-in to JMU's philosophy that's aided its 6-2-3 start. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. VILLANOVA, Pa. D'Angelo Amos returned two punts of more than 80 yards for touchdowns, Ethan Ratke kicked three field goals and James Madison rebounded from a stinging loss with a 37-0 shutout . In a Saturday filled with upsets across the Sun Belt Conference, there was an overall sense . Why are we including a section on a kicker who never made a field goal of 50 yards or longer in an NFL Draft story? Jake Larson 43 Yd Field Goal: 2:38: James Madison field goal . If were in that situation, Id want to go out and kick that., Ratke added: Ive definitely been trying to add distance and I have worked with some kicking coaches and things like that to try and improve and just more accurate.. Late in his career, injuries often sidelined Fornadel and likely crushed his chances of being drafted. Holding over 150 Data Rows Per Prospect, Over 3,000 Players per Draft Year, 12K Per Draft Cycle. Your email address will not be published. More than that: No college kicker, at any level, has scored more than Ratkes 525 points. James Madison's success rate has made Ethan Ratke, the kicker in question, the Colonial Athletic Association's special teams player of the year. We are powered by Three Notch'd and BetOnline. It includes former Washington Football Team kickers Dustin Hopkins, Kai Forbath, Nick Novak and even the injured incumbent, Joey Slye, all in the top 20 all-time. JMU swim and dive head coach Dane Pedersen revealed the Dukes 2022-23 schedule Thursday afternoon. If a team chooses to pick a kicker, it usually happens in later rounds. Now, Ratke is training to play in the NFL 3-4 days a week. Draft projection: Undrafted free agent. 20-for-26 FG, 57-for-58XP. John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. Wheres Ratke now? Five years later, hes the all-time college football leader in points (542) and field goals made (101). or. The final record that is on the line entering November may not be decided until the FCS Playoffs. AP File The hope with a late-round pick is that they can either eventually push for playing time or provide consistent services as a backup. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Ethan Ratke has been a reliable kicker for the James Madison football team. Throughout his career, Ratke has an accuracy rate of nearly 85% on field goals and his head coach recently praised the veteran kicker for his performance in JMUs intrasquad scrimmage last Friday night. All rights reserved. Get complete game-by-game stats for place kicker Ethan Ratke on ESPN. James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke added a 21-yard field goal as time wound down before halftime to extend the Dukes lead to double digits going into the locker rooms. In his time with the Dukes, Ratke put up historic numbers and created an impressive legacy in college football. Jake Larson 22 Yd Field Goal: 0:00: James Madison field goal. Obviously, when you walk off the field frustrated after a road win against a top 25 team, youve got a pretty good program, said JMU coach Curt Cignetti. High 67F. 15-for-18 FG, 39-for-39 XP. However, Ratke averaged more yards per kickoff in his career than the three kickers who followed him. This ends the programs , Matthew Fraase earned the nickname the Unbiased Bison Admin because, he said, his friends , Before JMU football took on NDSU, the tailgating scene was cold and festive. With his third FG (29 yards) in the third quarter, Ratke set the NCAA record for career field goals (97), a mark that was held by Arizona States Zane Gonzalez (2013-16). Either of them. NEWARK, Del. Said Cignetti of Ratke: Money in the bank.. They have all been there enough, they have all done it enough, to the point that each made kick just furthers football history. Here are our draft kicker rankings which will give you a look at how we view the prospects that will be entering the 2022 NFL Draft. Ive seen some JMU fans float the idea that an NFL team could use him as a short field-goal kicker, while also rostering someone who handles kickoffs and long field goals. With JMU-record six FGs, Ethan Ratke (Atlee High) sets two NCAA marks in W at W&M. JMU leads the series 27-17, with six consecutive victories. In last years draft, the Cincinnati Bengals used a fifth-round pick to draft Evan Mcpherson out of Florida. JMU won. Eventually it was just like a big hole that was there, and so I felt like a big hole was kind of impacting, catching on the ground when I kicked, and that made me want to switch.. His longest made field goal at JMU was the 46-yarder versus Weber State in the FCS quarterfinals. John Feinstein: Dont underestimate Deion Sanders and dont take your eyes off him. WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) Ethan Ratke kicked a school-record six field goals and set two NCAA records in James Madison's 32-22 victory over William & Mary. 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