Roughriders kicker Lauther focused on ‘next gig’
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Saskatchewan Roughriders placekicker Brett Lauther struggled so badly earlier this year that he publicly apologized to his teammates and fans.
WINNIPEG –Saskatchewan Roughriders placekicker Brett Lauther struggled so badly earlier this year that he publicly apologized to his teammates and fans.
Lauther made only 39 of 54 field goal attempts this season — a league-low 72.3 per cent — and at one point rumours circulated that the Riders were trying to replace him.
But none of that was weighing on his mind as he prepared to face the Montreal Alouettes in the Grey Cup on Sunday. Lauther insists he’s focused only on his “next gig.”
“Nothing in the past is going to help you with the next one. So, I’m not worried if I had a bad game or if I miss one or I missed a bunch in a row,” the 35-year-old said Friday. “I just keep moving on to the next gig when that game’s done. I work on the corrections with my guys and the coaches. I just keep moving forward.
“In any sport, especially pro sports, there’s highs and lows and emotions in a game. You can’t be too happy with a make and can’t be too down with a miss. It’s kind of unique to a lot of other positions. You only get so many shots to go out there and do your job. But, for me, it’s just putting the blinders on and go on to our next gig.”
Despite being hampered by a back issue, Lauther rebounded by converting all three of his field-goal attempts when Saskatchewan sunk the B.C. Lions 24-21 in the West Division final.
“It just came down to repetition after repetition, sticking to what you know, trying not to overthink anything,” said Saskatchewan long-snapper Jorgen Hus. “I believe in Brett. He’s going to go out there and do his job. He did his job in the West Final. He might be the greatest kicker to ever play for the Riders. He’s had some big games, some big moments.
“There’s nothing but ice in his veins. So, I know he can do it. I believe in him, he’s been great for us.”
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