Posted August 28, 20159 yr comment_146079 WINNIPEG, MB., August 28, 2015 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce today the club has added international kicker Sergio Castillo to the practice roster. Castillo (5’11, 195, West Texas A&M, November 1, 1990) played four seasons with the Buffaloes where he connected on 78% of his field goal attempts. As a senior in 2013, he went 24-30 on field goals. That year, he was the winner of the Fred Mitchell Award, given to the nation’s top kicker. His 38 field goals in 2012 marked a school record for field goals made in one season. His 62 career field goals are both a school and Lone Star Conference record.
August 28, 20159 yr Author comment_146092 Can he punt? He can. Should also note he was on the Ticats PR earlier this season.
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146125 Aren't there some National kickers available with CFL experience we could have brought in?
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146133 Aren't there some National kickers available with CFL experience we could have brought in?Sean Whyte.
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146139 Aren't there some National kickers available with CFL experience we could have brought in?Sean Whyte. I don't get this move... I don't think it's good when an International is used as a kicker.
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146142 It's just some competition and to have someone on hand in case Lirm goes down.
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146143 Using an import makes a lot of sense with 4 DI's if the NI can't do the job. Hajrullahu's punting needs to get much more consistent directionally and in terms of how long it takes him to get the ball out. Sean Whyte is a terrible punter and he's not going to beat out Hajrullahu as place kicker ever, probably a worse punter than Hajrullahu is now too. Hajrullahu is young and getting better at punting no doubt, just comes to a point where it's costing the team games and patience runs thin.
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146144 Aren't there some National kickers available with CFL experience we could have brought in?Sean Whyte. I don't get this move... I don't think it's good when an International is used as a kicker. Seems to be easier to pull off with 4 designated imports. I'm sure teams are pleased with Swayze Waters, Boris Bede and Richie Leone. The kicking game is so important, would you rather use a 4th DI on a kicker or a backup WR that sees 10 snaps per game? Hmmm...
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146145 If there were good NI's available, don't you think BC, Hamilton, Montreal and Toronto would also be interested?
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146181 Didn't think that Hajrullahu was doing all that badly. Maybe they're seeing if he can kick extra points.
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146182 There's a extremely good Canadian kicker on the Stamps PR named Tyler Crapigna who is the all time CIS leading scorer. The guy can kick & punt extremely well. He isn't playing because of Huff's loyalty to Rene Paredes. In the pre season I believe he actually out kicked Paredes. Hard to believe no team has snatched him up.
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146185 There's a extremely good Canadian kicker on the Stamps PR named Tyler Crapigna who is the all time CIS leading scorer. The guy can kick & punt extremely well. He isn't playing because of Huff's loyalty to Rene Paredes. In the pre season I believe he actually out kicked Paredes. Hard to believe no team has snatched him up. You sure love the Stamps, eh?
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146186 Are kicker an athlete? Do they deserve a highlight vids? Well I guess so...
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146193 There's a extremely good Canadian kicker on the Stamps PR named Tyler Crapigna who is the all time CIS leading scorer. The guy can kick & punt extremely well. He isn't playing because of Huff's loyalty to Rene Paredes. In the pre season I believe he actually out kicked Paredes. Hard to believe no team has snatched him up. You sure love the Stamps, eh? I live in Calgary so I know what is going on here, okay? Wow.
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146209 There's a extremely good Canadian kicker on the Stamps PR named Tyler Crapigna who is the all time CIS leading scorer. The guy can kick & punt extremely well. He isn't playing because of Huff's loyalty to Rene Paredes. In the pre season I believe he actually out kicked Paredes. Hard to believe no team has snatched him up. His last name would open him up to all sorts of ridicule here. We already have Willy for that. No deal.
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146224 woo hoo could be a game changer. Seriously, get a couple gunners who can actually tackle.
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146227 Who are our gunners right now? Jones and shell? Haven't really looked at the formation
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146229 There's a extremely good Canadian kicker on the Stamps PR named Tyler Crapigna who is the all time CIS leading scorer. The guy can kick & punt extremely well. He isn't playing because of Huff's loyalty to Rene Paredes. In the pre season I believe he actually out kicked Paredes. Hard to believe no team has snatched him up. His last name would open him up to all sorts of ridicule here. We already have Willy for that. No deal. I know, his name is funny but big leg & accurate as well. Someone will sign him...
August 28, 20159 yr comment_146240 Is this because the current kicker hasn't signed a new contract? Paredes is under contract but I don't know when it expires. He was solid his first 2 seasons & inconsistent the past 1 1/2 seasons. Crapigna is very good & would be a starting kicker elsewhere. I can't see him coming back next season if the Stamps put him on the PR again.
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