[Bigblue#4]

As I mentioned above, Belfry has struggled mightily in ST as well. Pirates have missed numerous XP's, made questionable decisions in fielding punts that have resulted in poor field position, had personnel issues throughout the season causing either too few or too many players to be on the field, and given up several long returns that had to be saved by Dixon's sure tackling.

As I say this, Belfry has also had some dazzling returns, had a handful of touchbacks on the kickoff, and the actual punting has been pretty consistent and solid. It just seems for every "good" play, there has been a "bad" one to offset it.

IMO, Special Teams could go either way...it also may be an X factor or it could play no role at all.

I don't understand that you have two good defenses, but they both struggle in special teams. They both have a number of athletes and should dominate on kickoff and kickoff return. For the bobcats they get out of their lane on kick off to try to make the play, and missed tackles.