Episode 35 - Dominic Zvada

Michigan’ star kicker (and recurring guest) Dominic Zvada joins the podcast.  We geek out on the science of kicking, reflect on his first season at Michigan, talk about his preparation of the season.  And, of course, his Ohio State and Alabama heroics.  We close with a hilarious attempt at our first intra-show trivia quiz called “Guess That Kick?”.

(1:40) – The art and science of kicking

(8:50) – Preparation for the season

(9:45) – Do kickers watch film?

(13:00) – NFL kicker talk

(15:00) – Reflecting on his first season at Michigan & favorite moments from the year

(22:30) – Ohio State game and getting trash talked by OSU teenagers

(31:00) – Throwdown at midfield

(40:45) – Decision on going pro after 2024

(44:00) – What makes a great long-snapper?

(50:00) – School and internship updates

(54:00) – Shout-out to Pinball Pete’s!

(55:00) – The first even Leaders and Next Trivia … “Guess that kick?”