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FSU Football: Breaking Down Special Teams Performance In 2016

By Kelvin Hunt

Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles place kicker Ricky Aguayo (23) kicks a field goal against the Mississippi Rebels during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles place kicker Ricky Aguayo (23) kicks a field goal against the Mississippi Rebels during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 20, 2014; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Kermit Whitfield (8) returns a kick during the first half against the Clemson Tigers at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2014; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Kermit Whitfield (8) returns a kick during the first half against the Clemson Tigers at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

KRE: Kickoff Return Efficiency, the scoring value generated per opponent kickoff.

The FSU football fell off in this area compared to last season when they were No. 23 nationally. This season they check in at No. 59.

Kermit Whitfield was the primary returner again in 2016. He had 26 returns for 595 yards for a 22.88 average.

That’s seven more return opportunities, but about four yards less per return on average. Kermit Whitfield has exhausted his eligibility, so it’ll be interesting to see who feels his spot next season.

Whitfield was one of the better returners in FSU history, but never seemed to recapture this true season form where he ran two kickoffs back for touchdowns and averaged 36.41 yards per return.

Keith Gavin, who had the huge return in the Orange Bowl, looks to be a prime candidate to fill in

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