The kicking game has been an issue for Alabama football since the departure of Jeremy Shelley and after JK Scott took to the National Football League, punting took a step back last season as well for the Crimson Tide.
With a mist of rain occurring throughout A-Day and 60,000+ fans in attendance, the common theme at Bryant-Denny Stadium was that the program may finally have its elite kicker.
Will Reichard, a three-star from Hoover (Ala.) High School, convinced all that he is the man for the job – following him nailing a 43-yard field goal in the first quarter.