Matt Ammendola came into 2017 riding a lot of hype (at least for a kicker), mostly based on who he would be replacing. Ben Grogan, OSU’s oft-maligned four-year kicker was on his way out and there was a strong segment of the fanbase that was happy to see him go — nevermind the fact that he ended his career as the school’s all-time scorer and by flexing his clutch gene.
