Football Looks to Bounce Back at K-State Nov 10, 2009
On Monday, he was named one of 20 semi-finalists for the 2009 Lou Groza Award. which is given annually to the nation s top kicker. (Mutigers.com)
Tide, Tiffin in great shape for postseason awards Nov 10, 2009
Monday morning Tiffin was named one of 20 semifinalists for the Lou Groza Award as the nation's best kicker ... Lou Groza Award (kicker): Tiffin, semifinalist. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
King, Matthews may be back for Florida Nov 10, 2009
Junior Spencer Lanning was named Monday one of 20 semifinalists for the Lou Groza Award, given to the best kicker in the country. Lanning, who s in his first year with the gig, has made 15 of 17 field goals this season. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Containing Colin is Bulldogs' challenge Nov 10, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Bruins Travel To Pullman; Watch Coach Neuheisel's Monday News Conference Nov 10, 2009
GROZA AWARD -- was one of 20 semifinalists selected this week by The Palm Beach County Sports Commission for the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award presented by the FedEx Orange Bowl ... WATCH US -- The following Bruins were on the list of players "To Watch" for the major national post-season awards: senior DT -- Chuck Bednarik Award (top defensive player), Bronco Nagurski Award (top defensive player), Ronnie Lott Trophy (top defensive player), Outland Trophy (interior lineman), Rotary... (Uclabruins.com)
Grant Ressel Named Groza Semifinalist Nov 10, 2009
Grant Ressel Named Lou Groza Semifinalist - MISSOURI OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Grant Ressel is a Lou Groza semifinalist as a sophomore ... Grant Ressel Named Lou Groza Semifinalist. (Mutigers.com)
Tausch Touted Nov 10, 2009
- University of Notre Dame freshman placekicker Nick Tausch was one of 20 players named a semifinalist for the 2009 Lou Groza Award, presented annually to college football's top placekicker, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced Monday ... The finalists will be honored at the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Awards Banquet on Dec. 8 in West Palm Beach, Fla. (IrishEyes.com)
Notebook: Top kickers set to meet Nov 10, 2009
Both were named Monday among the 20 semifinalists for the Lou Groza Award for nation's top kicker ... Both were named Monday among the 20 semifinalists for the Lou Groza Award for nation's top kicker. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Utah's Joe Phillips Named Lou Groza Award Semifinalist Nov 10, 2009
- Utah junior Joe Phillips is one of 20 semifinalists for the 2009 Lou Groza Award, honoring the nation's top collegiate place kicker, announced today by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission ... The Lou Groza Award is named in honor of one of the all-time great kickers in football history ... More than 300 media representatives, coaches, past recipients, conference and university officials make up the voting panel which selects the recipient of the Lou Groza Collegiate Place Kicking Award. (Themwc.com)
Tigers Meet the Press Nov 10, 2009
On being named a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award. I didn t expect it at all. (Mutigers.com)
Gators Report: Blog updates Nov 8, 2009
Sturgis was also named one of the Lou Groza National Collegiate Placekicker Award s Stars of the Week. College football s top kicking award, the Lou Groza Award, recognizes three of the top kickers each week from FBS division teams. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Football Media Center: Western Michigan Nov 7, 2009
Lou Groza Award candidate leads the Big Ten in field-goal percentage. 933), scoring (7. (Msuspartans.com)
Goodell, Smith to join talks Nov 4, 2009
Everyone inside team headquarters at 76 Lou Groza Blvd. was pretty quiet yesterday. The Browns, who have a bye this week, went about their business as rumors swirled about Kokinis, the events that led up to his departure and who - or if - anyone will replace him. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Passan: The Beat Goes On Nov 3, 2009
If there was any question whether lunacy had moved into 76 Lou Groza Blvd. earlier this year with the arrival of Mangini and his minions, it was dispelled with Sundays strange move. To say the Browns offense once again looked putrid would be belaboring the point. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Jacory Harris Earns Third ACC Weekly Honor Nov 3, 2009
Duke's Will Snyderwine, a junior placekicker who earned Specialist of the Week honors and was tabbed as one of three Lou Groza Stars of the Week, and Duke freshman Connor Vernon earned Rookie of the Week honors as he established two school single-season records against Virginia. Florida State junior guard Rodney Hudson was named Offensive Lineman of the Week. (Hurricanesports.com)
'Rocky Block' Super-Sized Oct 30, 2009
Tiffin was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week and The Lou Groza Star of the Week. Alabama senior nose guard received SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors after his two blocked field goal attempts, including a blocked Lincoln game-winning field attempt as time expired to lift the Tide to its eighth win of the season. (BamaMag.com)
No. 18 Miami Hits the Road to Take on Wake Forest Oct 28, 2009
He was named a Lou Groza Award "Star of the Week." On the season, he is 9-of-11 in field goals (81 ... BOSHER NAMED LOU GROZA AWARD "STAR OF THE WEEK" Junior punter/placekicker has been named one of three Lou Groza National Collegiate Place Kicker Award "Stars of the Week" after his performance against Clemson. (Hurricanesports.com)
Air Force Travels to #19/20 Utah Oct 20, 2009
one of three Lou Groza National Placekicker "Stars of the Week" vs. San Diego State. Named first-team all-MWC midseason by Phil Steele's Magazine. (Airforcesports.com)
More than just vanilla from ASU in win Oct 19, 2009
Despite Erickson's admission that ASU "left a lot of points out there," it was a remarkable performance considering the fact that 2007 Lou Groza Award winner (who missed two typically routine field goals) was clearly favoring his hip and top receiver battled a nasty case of the flu for much of the week. Erickson said later that McGaha only played in tonight's game because of the overall fatigue of the receiving corps. (Arizona State Sports -- Rivals.com)
ASU's Weber back kicking at practice Oct 15, 2009
The 2007 Lou Groza Award winner has missed the past four games. Replacement Bobby Wenzig had a field-goal try blocked against Georgia then missed an extra point and had another blocked last week at Washington State. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Newsflash: Leigh Tiffin is the real deal Oct 15, 2009
For the second time this season, Tiffin received national recognition when he was named the Lou Groza "Star of Stars.". Other special teams standouts included Alabama's and Paul Justin Fitzgerald. (BamaMag.com)
Alabama Selects Players Of Week Oct 13, 2009
Alabama junior center William Vlachos was named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week and senior kicker Leigh Tiffin was named the Lou Groza Award Star of Stars for their efforts in the Crimson Tides win at Mississippi. Vlachos played all 76 offensive snaps. (BamaMag.com)
Air Force Hosts Wyoming In Key MWC Football Contest Oct 13, 2009
one of three Lou Groza National Placekicker "Stars of the Week" vs. San Diego State. THIS AND THAT - Falcon Stadium was ranked 24th by The Sporting News in a poll this summer on college football most unique stadiums. (Airforcesports.com)
Notebook: Tide to focus on red zone this week Oct 13, 2009
"Players of the weekAlthough a number of other players put up some impressive numbers, sophomore center William Vlachos was the only one to receive a Southeastern Conference award as the offensive lineman of the week. Sophomore running back Mark Ingram (172 rushing yards on 28 carries and a touchdown) and junior linebacker Rolando McClain (7? tackles and an interception) were honorable-mention selections for the offensive and defensive honors. Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton (20-of-27,... (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tulane to honor new Hall class Oct 10, 2009
Marler won the Lou Groza Award in 2001 as the top place-kicker in the nation. He also was selected to the Conference USA All-Decade Team, the C-USA Special Teams Player of the Year in 2001, the All-Conference USA first team (2001) and the C-USA All-Freshman team in 1999. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Football Media Center: Illinois Oct 10, 2009
Lou Groza Award candidate ranks first among NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision active leaders in scoring, with 316 career points ... SWENSON EMERGES AS A TOP CONTENDER FOR THE GROZA AWARD - Lou Groza Award candidate ranks among the Big Ten leaders in field-goal percentage (second at. (Msuspartans.com)
Tulane gives Aubrey, Marler pleasant surprise Oct 10, 2009
" Much like Aubrey, Marler never figured he would be inducted into the school's hall of fame. And much like Aubrey, Marler's induction probably shouldn't shock anyone. Marler was one of the nation's top kickers in his four years at Tulane, and his Lou Groza Award as the nation's best kicker in 2001 confirms his success. Marler holds the records for field goals made (66) and points (333) and ranks second in field-goal percentage (.725). "Life in general down here, it just gets in your blood,"... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Alabama Football Players on Nationa... Oct 10, 2009
Leigh Tiffin (Senior Place Kicker) is on the watch list for the Lou Groza Award given to the top college kicker. Tiffin has successfully completed nine field goals and 23 point after attempts. (Suite101.com)
More Watch Lists Add Tide Players Oct 9, 2009
Senior kicker Lou Groza Award (top kicker). Related Stories. (BamaMag.com)
Notebook: Three Tide players named to watch lists Oct 9, 2009
Senior kicker Leigh Tiffin: Lou Groza Award (top kicker). Saban knew back thenLong before John McDaniels became the coach turning heads with the Denver Broncos, he was a graduate assistant for Nick Saban at Michigan State in 1999. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hauschka gets his kicks with NFL's Baltimore Ravens Oct 8, 2009
He earned the starting gig in 2007, becoming a finalist for the Lou Groza award as the nation s top kicker. To this point, Hauschka s journey closely resembles his father s path. (Needham Tab, MA)
Notebook: Pack Ready for Huge Test Sep 25, 2009
Czajkowski, who is on the preseason watch list for the Lou Groza Award, ranks. among active ACC players in career field goals, fifth in PATs. (StateFans.com)
1999 Season From A To Z Sep 24, 2009
J- Janikowski- The Polish Powder Keg had one of the most decorated kicking careers in NCAA history in his time at FSU. Winner of the 98 and 99 Lou Groza Award for best kicker in the nation, Janikowski was the first kicker ever taken in the first round of the NFL Draft (17th overall). Known for his unbelievable leg, kickoffs through the opposing uprights weren t an unusual occurrence throughout his career. (Seminoles.com)
Sixth-ranked Golden Bears open Pac-10 play in Eugene Sep 24, 2009
Weber was nearly perfect on FGs last season (24-of-25) en route to winning Lou Groza Award. Freshman Bobby Wenzig is expected to handle the kicking duties in Weber's absence. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Weber out 4-to-6 weeks with tendon tear Sep 23, 2009
Weber, the 2007 Lou Groza Award winner as the nation's top placekicker, will not need surgery according to a team source. It is unclear when Weber was injured but the kicker made 5-of-6 field goal attempts in ASU's season opener against Idaho State and appeared to be fine in the subsequent week-and-a-half of practice. (Arizona State Sports -- Rivals.com)
ASU kicker Weber out 4-to-6 weeks Sep 23, 2009
As a freshman in 2007, Weber hit 24-of-25 field goal attempts and 46-of-48 extra-point attempts to win the Lou Groza Award as the nation's top kicker. He made 5-of-6 field goals in Arizona State's opener against Idaho State, but sat out last Saturday's game against Louisiana-Monroe. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Notebook: Fumbles could cost RB job Sep 23, 2009
The 2007 Lou Groza Award winner is out four to six weeks with a groin injury, coach Dennis Erickson said. Freshman walk-on Bobby Wenzig is likely to replace Weber, but Erickson also said that linebacker Mike Nixon, who kicked in high school, is a possibility. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Notebook: Turnover trouble for Dogs Sep 22, 2009
" ... Arizona State kicker Thomas Weber, the 2007 Lou Groza Award winner, missed the Sun Devils' win Saturday with a hip flexor injury. Erickson was uncertain during his Monday news conference about his status for the Georgia game. Weber has made 48 of 56 career field goals. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 WANT TO COMMENT? Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. Please read our . You can rate each comment... (Athens Banner-Herald)
UGA scouting report Sep 22, 2009
Arizona State on special teams: Thomas Weber, the 2007 Lou Groza Award winner as the nation s top placekicker, has made 48 of 56 career field-goal attempts but he was unavailable last week because of a hip flexor injury. His status for this week is unclear. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
ASU routs ULM Sep 20, 2009
Even without 2007 Lou Groza Award winner Thomas Weber, Arizona State got its kicks Saturday night. Weber, who scored 20 of ASU's points in a 50-3 win Sept. 5, was a surprise scratch due to a hip-flexor injury. (AZCentral -- News)
Football Media Center: Notre Dame Sep 19, 2009
Lou Groza Award candidate leads the Big Ten in kick scoring (10 ... SWENSON EMERGES AS A TOP CONTENDER FOR THE GROZA AWARD - Lou Groza Award candidate leads the Big Ten in kick scoring (10. (Msuspartans.com)
Notre Dame - Michigan State Game Preview Sep 18, 2009
Swenson the weapon: One of the leading candidates for the Lou Groza Award, senior kicker Brett Swenson is a weapon from long range with 14-of-17 successful field goal attempts between 40-49 yards in his career (although he is just 1-of-6 from 50 and beyond). Swenson's 296 career points rank first among active players in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, and his 56 career field goals ranks second. (Und.com)
Lanning Honored by Groza Award Sep 18, 2009
University of South Carolina junior placekicker was named a "Star of the Week" for the weekend of September 12 as selected by the Lou Groza Collegiate Placekicker Award, which is sponsored by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission ... The Lou Groza Award will be presented as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show in Orlando, Florida on Thursday December 10th ... The three finalists will be feted at the 18th Annual Lou Groza Awards Banquet on Tuesday December 8th at the Kravis... (Uscsports.com)
Aguila Named MAC West Special Teams POTW Sep 16, 2009
Palm Beach County Sports Commission Recognizes Aguila Aguila also is one of three national Stars of the Week as recognized by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, sponsor of the Lou Groza Collegiate Place Kicker Award. Aguila was recognized along with s and s. (ChippewasInsider.com)
Forbath Named Lou Groza Star Of The Week Sep 15, 2009
Place kicker has been named a Lou Groza "Star of the Week" after his impressive performance in Knoxville, TN over the weekend. Forbath is one of three student-athletes honored by the Lou Groza Award, given annually to the nation's best kicker ... The Lou Groza Award will be presented as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show in Orlando, Florida on Thursday December 10th. (Uclabruins.com)
Football Returns To Action Saturday Against ULM Sep 15, 2009
Now in his third year as the Sun Devil kicker, the winner of the 2007 Lou Groza Award, presented annually to the nation s top placekicker, a First-Team All-American by the Associated Press and a First-Team All-Pac-10 honoree, Weber was sensationally consistent during his freshman season, connecting on 24-of-25 field goals (96. 0 pct. (Thesundevils.com)
Browns-Vikings: By the Numbers Sep 13, 2009
IN RANGE: Kicker needs just five field goals to pass Don Cockroft (216) and take over second place on the Browns all-time list behind Lou Groza (234). He has 212. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Rich's Rant: I Am Cranky, Hear Me Roar Sep 8, 2009
Even though the dust hasnt settled since cutdown day on Saturday, one certainty prevails at 76 Lou Groza Blvd in Berea this season. Eric Mangini has virtually torn apart what he inherited when he arrived last January. (BerniesInsiders.com)
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With the losses of Lou Groza winner Graham Gano and potent kickoff returner Michael Ray Garvin, there are a lot of questions facing Florida State's special teams. The 'Noles must break in a true freshman kicker in Dustin Hopkins. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Spartan Football Saturday Sep 6, 2009
Lou Groza Award candidate ranks fi rst among NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision active leaders in scoring, with 276 career points. His 52 career field goals rank second among all-active NCAA FBS kickers heading into the 2009 season. (Msuspartans.com)
ASU rolls in 2009 season opener Sep 6, 2009
His miss cost the 2007 Lou Groza Award winner a tie for the Pac-10 single-game record. Weber also made four extra points for 19 points total and handled kickoffs but got a break when Trevor Hankins punted. (AZCentral -- Sports)
2009 MWC Football Countdown: TCU Preview Sep 6, 2009
PK - Lou Groza Award ... Last season, Evans was the lone freshman on the list of semifinalists for the Lou Groza Award as the nation's top placekicker. (Themwc.com)
This Week in Pac-10 Football Aug 29, 2009
The 2007 Lou Groza Award winner has been successful on 43 of 50 career field goal attempts. CALIFORNIA: Golden Bears open the season at home against Maryland. (Pac-10.org)
'Canes Wrap Up Another Morning Practice Before Day Off Aug 29, 2009
He discussed a number of topics, including being named to the preseason watch list for the Lou Groza Award, how the special teams look in camp and how fellow kicker is progressing ... On being named to the Lou Groza Award preseason watch list - It feels great. (Hurricanesports.com)
Award could honor Rivers Aug 26, 2009
There's an award for the outstanding center (Rimington Trophy), kicker (Lou Groza Award), punter (Ray Guy Award) and just about everything else. There is not, however, an award that I can find anywhere to recognize the nation's best freshman player each season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
'Dogs football news & notes 8/25 Aug 26, 2009
Now, the sophomore is one of 30 kickers on the watch list for the Lou Groza Award, given annually to the nation's top kicker. Opponent: San Jose State Spartans. (Fresno Bee)
UConn’s Dave Teggart high among collegiate place kickers Aug 20, 2009
Dave Teggart has been named to the pre-season watch list for the 2009 Lou Groza Award, presented annually to the nation s top collegiate place kicker. Yet the former Algonquin Regional two-sport star is staying grounded. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
CONFERENCE REPORT: Inside the Pac-10 Aug 20, 2009
Weber, a junior who won the Lou Groza Award as the nation's best place-kicker in 2007, is clearly one of the nation's best at that position, hitting 43 of 50 career field goals. He'll likely handle the punting duties again out of need. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bulldogs' kicker one to watch Aug 20, 2009
Now, the sophomore is one of 30 kickers on the watch list for the Lou Groza Award, given annually to the nation's top kicker ... " CRAIG KOHLRUSS / THE FRESNO BEE Fresno State kicker Kevin Goessling, who made the Lou Groza Award watch list, said he's not focused on his errors from last season. "It's whatever ... "He can take comfort as well in Alexis Serna's story.In a 2004 game against Louisiana State, Serna missed three extra points and his Oregon State team lost 22-21 in overtime. But in... (Fresno Bee)
Ravens' Hauschka, Gano get kicks in friendly duel Aug 18, 2009
Hauschka has NFL experience, but Gano, a rookie out of Florida State, was 24 for 26 on field goal tries last year for the Seminoles and won the Lou Groza Award as the nation's top kicker. "Matt Stover definitely is a legend," Gano said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Atkins, Curran, Walsh Named to Watch Lists Aug 15, 2009
and are being considered for the Chuck Bednarik Award, honoring the top defensive player in the nation, while Walsh is in contention for the Lou Groza Award, given to the finest place-kicker in college footballs FBS division (Division 1-A). Atkins, who is also a candidate for the Outland Trophy, given to the nations top interior lineman, started all 13 games last year posting 34 tackles, including 7. (DawgPost.com)
Clemson Tigers plan to redshirt Brown Aug 15, 2009
Walsh is on the preseason watch list for the Lou Groza Award for the country's top kicker. AUBURN: From Chris Todd to Kodi Burns could have a much different meaning for the Tigers this season. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Griffeth makes splash with flop Aug 15, 2009
Kicker Blair Walsh, defensive tackle Geno Atkins and Curran are on preseason watch lists for the Chuck Bednarik and Lou Groza awards ... Walsh is on the preseason watch list for the Lou Groza Award for the country's top kicker. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kiffin has Volunteers bowling already! Aug 15, 2009
Junior strong safety and senior linebacker were included on the Chuck Bednarik Award (defensive player) preseason list, while senior center found himself on the Outland Trophy (interior lineman) list and junior kicker appeared on the Lou Groza Award (kicker) list. McCoy, McNeil and Lincoln follow senior tight end , who was announced as a member of the John Mackey Award (tight end) preseason watch list last month. (InsideTennessee.com)
UF's QB dismisses 'haters' Aug 14, 2009
Florida senior kicker Jonathan Phillips is on the Lou Groza Award watch list announced Wednesday, which goes to the nation's top kicker. Matt Bosher of Miami is also on the list. (Florida Today)
