why would a kicker not have trained for any eventuality?
given how important it is & given how professional they are today, why would a kicker not be training tooth & nail to try & ensure that he can prove the difference?
what kicker wouldn't dream of landing such important kicks?
if croker's been the kicker for ten weeks, you could safely bet that he would spend longer than most at training due to this fact.
i also think it's a bit harsh on him to be called a choker because the dude's young & the pressure would have been enormous.
furthermore, you see the difference between really good goalkickers & stars such as el masri, halligan etc etc.