Verbal to CU '25 TN K Elliott Arnold

[85alum]

Mata in 2024 (consistent from 2022 & 2023):

53/53 XP
12/14 FG (85.7%)

Too many of you guys are judging him harshly as a kicker because of how you feel when he kicks instead of by his results. Like bitching about a great free throw shooter because you'd like to see more arc or backspin. It's fvcking ridiculous.

That said, it would be nice to have options and opportunities beyond 45 yards and kickoff touchbacks, so I'm all in favor of a big leg kicker who can focus on a specialized distance role in 2025 and take over all duties in 2026, hoping he'll be as reliable as Mata.

Also, some of the kicks were under a lot of pressure to tie or win - last touchdown in regulation against Baylor, winning FG against ASU last year, etc. Kicking under pressure is tough for many
If the new guy can put it in the end zone and has a fair chance on long FG's, this is big.

 

[BUFFS14]

Mata in 2024 (consistent from 2022 & 2023):

53/53 XP
12/14 FG (85.7%)

Too many of you guys are judging him harshly as a kicker because of how you feel when he kicks instead of by his results. Like bitching about a great free throw shooter because you'd like to see more arc or backspin. It's fvcking ridiculous.

That said, it would be nice to have options and opportunities beyond 45 yards and kickoff touchbacks, so I'm all in favor of a big leg kicker who can focus on a specialized distance role in 2025 and take over all duties in 2026, hoping he'll be as reliable as Mata.

I judge him harshly because....

1. He is a kicker
2. He cant kick with both feet
3. He has his own theme song

Yes his numbers are legit, and I will still hold my breath every time he kicks the ball.

 

[El Gringo]

If Arnold is a ‘25 recruit, why has he not signed? Or has he and no one has bothered to announce it?

 

[WasianCU]

If Arnold is a ‘25 recruit, why has he not signed? Or has he and no one has bothered to announce it?

He committed after the early signing period had closed. He will sign in February.

 

[El Gringo]

He committed after the early signing period had closed. He will sign in February.

Thanks. I didn’t realize the window was so short.

 

[manhattanbuff]

Every, single, ball off Mata’s foot is low.

this is an untrue statement.