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Saskatchewan Roughrider Alex Hale taking it one kick at a time

The highs and lows of being a kicker are tough, but it's not something Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Alex Hale has an issue with.

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Saskatchewan Roughrider Alex Hale taking it one kick at a time

Saskatchewan Roughrider kicker Alex Hale maintains a focused mindset as he takes his kicking one kick at a time throughout his CFL career. Despite the highs and lows he has experienced in his 14 of 19 field goal attempts this season, Hale remains confident in his abilities. His consistency was evident in his perfect performances against the Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Rough Riders, converting all four field goals.

However, as field goal attempts from longer distances became more challenging, Hale's success rate dipped to 12 of 17 attempts.

Head punter Oscar Chapman attributes Hale's steady performance to his impressive memory, which allows him to bounce back after each kick. Dawson Hodge, another kicker signed by Saskatchewan on August 6, adds competition to the position. However, both Hale and Hodge maintain a positive attitude, with Hale responding well to the challenge and Hodge demonstrating great promise in his first game with the team.

Saskatchewan's head coach, Corey Mace, says they will continue to evaluate the situation before making a final decision on the team's kicker. Regardless of the outcome, Hale's even-keeled mindset remains the same, refusing to let the result of any kick impact his next performance.

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