Windham High School football coach Brian Crudden had a question this past Friday.
Could he use a barefoot kicker?
The Whippets have tried just about every other form of kicker this year. Receiver Tyrece Nickson, quarterback Spencer Beaudreault, offensive and defensive linemen, the water boy, even Windham High Principal Gene Blain volunteered.
In fact, Crudden used a different kicker on almost every kickoff in his Whippets win over Stonington Friday night.
So, how about a barefoot kicker?
Although Crudden didn't identify who it was, he said there was a youngster practicing who looked pretty good, there's only one catch- he kicks without a shoe.
Crudden questioned whether that was legal under Federation rules and the answer is 'yes'.
I spoke with referee Jack Barclay at the East Lyme- Killingly game and he said there was nothing wrong with it. In fact, he recalled the Vikings had a player who kicked barefoot just a few years ago.
Why do I get the feeling that we may see this barefoot kicker in a Windham uniform relatively soon.