The Bodda Getta

I notice one of our kicker candidates is from Colorado. Anyone know if kicking and/or punting averages are higher in the "elevated" states like Colorado. Thinner air, less resistance. Wonder how the Colorado kid's kicks will be adversely affected by the humidity and thick air of Alabama.

Hey,
We already passed the helium test!
But I guess that was for punting now that I think.

I doubt there is much difference. The altitude here in CO does make the air less dense, and, because of this, a ball will travel further here than it would at a lower altitude that has the same level of humidity (very low humidity here). However, believe it or not, humidity also makes the air less dense (water molecules weigh less than O2 or N2 molecules). i.e. The ball will travel further in a humid environment than it would in an arid environment assuming both environments are of a similar altitude. So, CO has an advantage with the altitude making the air less dense, but AL has an advantage with the humidity making the air less dense. Without getting into real detailed calculations, my guess is that it is probably a wash.

Interesting, my good Colorado friend.