Will Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Fall With Browning Gone?

Special Teams

If you want one statistical reason that the Warhakws could have squeaked out 6 wins last year, kicker, punter, and kickoff man Justin

Sep 15, 2012; Auburn, AL, USA; Louisiana Monroe Warhawks kicker Justin Manton (17) walks off the field after missing a field goal in overtime at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Auburn Tigers beat the Warhawks 31-28. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Manton may be it. He was only 5 for 9 on field goals, to be fair, but 30 of his 53 kickoffs went for touchbacks, and he averaged 45.8 yards per punt, tied for fourth in the country. On top of that, Manton had 24 punts downed inside the 20 yard line.

Manton is now back for his senior season, and in addition to reversing field position, his kicking could get better. The leg is already there, we just need the accuracy behind it. If he can develop consistency there, then watch out.

But for now, completely changing field position could be enough to win a game or two.