FSU Football: Breaking Down Special Teams Performance In 2016

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 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles kicker Ricky Aguayo (23) is congratulated by Florida State Seminoles offensive lineman Keith Weeks (66) after he kicked a field goal during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Conclusion

The 2016 edition of FSU Special Teams were not very good overall, and simply terrible on punt returns. There are a fewer questions going into 2017 than last season though.

I expect Aguayo to get better in his role, and Tyler should progress as Beatty did in the punting game.

The biggest thing is developing a punt return game. FSU football needs to get back to the days of special teams being a threat to do damage instead of a liability.

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If they can do that and limit teams in regards to field position, that will be huge for a defense that should be among the best in the nation.