Senior Duo Has Transformed The Kicking Game

By Mandy Housenick GoLeopards.com Featured Columnist Everything was in place for a successful sophomore season for kicker Jack Simonetta . The Florida native had wrapped up a freshman campaign for the Lafayette Leopards in which he made 6 of the 10 field goals he attempted and 46-of-47 extra point tries. Then it all fell apart. In 2024, Simonetta made only 3-of-8 field goal attempts, including two that were blocked, while converting 38-of-39 extra points. “I was focused on the wrong things,” the senior admitted. “My mind was not in the right spot. That was the biggest problem. Mentally, I wasn’t…