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DeBoer Backs Alabama Kicker After 28-Yard Miss, Tries Multiple PAT Options

The public show of support follows a week of scrutiny after a decisive miss against Oklahoma.

Overview

  • Conor Talty missed a 28-yard field goal against Eastern Illinois and was booed, then converted a subsequent extra point.
  • Kalen DeBoer urged fans to support Talty, noting a strong week of practice and locker-room backing.
  • Freshman Peter Notaro handled a late second-quarter PAT and made it, and DeBoer said the rotation was planned to give multiple players opportunities.
  • Alabama used four kickers on extra points as Talty, Notaro, Reid Schuback and Tucker Cornelius each converted one.
  • Talty is 11-for-18 on field goals this season, including 2-for-4 from 20–29 yards, as Alabama rolled past Eastern Illinois 56–0 ahead of next week’s Iron Bowl at Auburn.