A new coordinator and long snapper but the same great kicker and punter.
Of the three siblings that make up the phases of the game family, special teams is the one most overlooked by the casual fan. It also is an area of the game that has been changing the most, both at the professional and collegiate levels in recent years. The yard line for extra points was pushed back in the NFL and the idea of adjusting or eliminating kickoffs altogether is a common discussion as better safety measures continue to be developed and evaluated.
For now, special teams is still an integral part of the game, and therefore, the Cincinnati Bearcats need to take stock of where they stand as the 2016 season approaches.