The List… Chris Sailer Kicking Class of 2015 Committed Kickers/Punters

Chris Sailer Kicking was founded in 1999.  Since then we have trained and help place thousands of high school and junior college athletes into college.  The 1st ever National Kicking & Snapping Event, now known simply as VEGAS, was established in 2003 to increase exposure and it did just that!  As you can imagine, the list started small.  With each year the list grows.  Chris Sailer Kicking continues to be the largest and most well respected kicking, punting & long snapping business in the World.

Lets start by taking a look at the most current year.  Here are your Class of 2015 Commits that have trained with CSK as of 1-30-15.

Class of 2015:
Blake Johnson – Arkansas
Tommy Townsend – Tennesee
Corey Fatony – Missouri
Joe Schopper – Purdue
Alex Kinney – Colorado
Daniel LaCamera – Texas A&M
Tanner Blain – San Diego State
Jake Bailey – Stanford
Andrew Galitz – Baylor
Mason Weissenhofer – Northwestern
Quinton Conaway – Oregon
Bennett Moehring – Navy
Jack Gonsoulin – LSU
Rodrigo Blankenship – Georgia
Andrew David – Michigan
Matt Boermeester – Southern Cal (USC)
Matt Abramo – Washington State
Matt Phillichi – Air Force
Josh Williams – SMU
Cole Fisher – Mercer
Zach Mays – Cornell
Brennan Goodsen – Valdosta State
Franklyn Cervenka – CAL
Tyler Davis – Penn State
Jameson Vest – Toledo
Matt Bonadies – Middle Tennessee State
Jon Coppens – Incarnate Word
Michael Rubino – Appalachian State
Jackson Van Sickle – Virginia Tech
Luke Carter – Wofford
Casey Eyman – Portland State
Scott Goodwill – Robert Morris
Zach Potter – Army
Mason McLean – Jacksonville State
Ryan Weese – Hawaii
Parker Davidson – New Mexico State
Shawn Davis – Georgia Tech
Blake Maimone – Oregon
Brandon Hong – Johns Hopkins
Daniel Donley – Drake
Michael Kurzydlowski – University of Chicago
JJ Jerman – East Tennessee State
Adam Nunez – TCU
Ivy Wall – Southeastern Louisiana
Joe McCullum – Lehigh
Matthew Glick – Colgate
Bryce Deeringer – Limestone College
Jonathan Weilbacher – San Diego State
Evan Rabon – Coastal Carolina
Alex Prince – Louisiana Monroe

Check out the Rubio Long Snapping List to see your 2015 Long Snapping Commits!

Long Snappers:

  • Blake Ferguson – LSU
  • Riley Lovingood – Tennessee
  • Liam McCullough – Ohio St.
  • Jake Hale – Ohio
  • Ben Makowski – Purdue
  • Garrett Wilson – Wake Forest
  • AJ Carty – Washington
  • Wesley Farnsworth – Nevada
  • Tanner Kern – Lafayette College
  • Harley Whitehouse – Missouri
  • David-Michael Carrell – Southern
  • Nick Wildberger – Houston
  • Mike Taylor – Ole Miss
  • Tyler Griffiths – NC State
  • Nick Cox – Penn St.
  • Connor Kubala – Coastal Carolina
  • Ryan Farr – Florida
  • Harrison Hoffman – Pomona Pitzer
  • Matt Foley – BYU
  • Drew McCracken – Presbyterian
  • Chaska Moon – Virginia Tech
  • Grant Merka – Mercer
  • Elias McMurry – Appalachian St.
  • Carson Vey – University of Pennsylvania
  • Joe Gallinghouse – Davidson College
  • George Madden – Arkansas
  • Tipa Galeai – TCU
  • Steven Nixon – Mercer
  • Jay Zier – St. Olaf
  • Bobby Daggett – Southern Miss
  • Hunter Colonna – Gardner Webb
  • Sam Walkingstick – Oklahoma St.
  • Michael Pifer – Navy
  • Jordan Laube – Bryant
  • Harrison Goebel – NAU
  • Jack Moore – University of Toronto
  • Kyle Varnell – Kennesaw St.
  • Grant Gluhaich – Cal Berkeley
  • Wyatt Leath – Henderson St.
  • Austin Spence – Clemson

 

 

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Vegas XXV Finals Round Results & Competition Champions

Vegas XXV – Camp Champions / Finals Round Results
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Field Goal – Brandon Ruiz (2017 AZ)
Punt – Alex Kinney (SR CO)
*Brandon & Alex will receive FREE Chris Sailer Kicking Camps for 1 Full Year!
Saturday Competition Champions
Field Goal Last Man Standing Champions
Group 1 (Class of 2019, 2018 & 2017) – Nick Horiates (2017 TX)
Group 2 (Class of 2016) – Thomas Cook (2016 NC)
Group 4 (Class of 2016 & 2015) – Ethan Baer (2015 UT)
Group 5 (Class of 2015 & JC & Transfers) – Tavis Guerra (JC CA)
Punt Champion (Punters Only)
Consistency – Kyle Thompson (2016 CA)
Last Man Standing (Class of 2015, JC & Transfers – Thomas Manning (JC CA)
Last Man Standing (Class of 2018, 2017 & 2016) – Elias Deeb (2016 CA)
Head to Head – Blake Maimone (2015 CA)
FINALS ROUND Field Goal Results – Head to Head
Round 1
Chris Stalter – BYE
Quinton Conaway defeats Ethan Erickson
Brandon Ruiz defeats Alex Barbir
Jamie Medina defeats Seth Kujawski
Griffin Roehler defeats Hunter Welch
Alex Kinney defeats Blanton Creque
Blake Cusick defeats Kevin Robledo
Brad Wall defeats Jamie Sutcliffe
Spencer Pettit defeats Collin Riccitelli
Brandon Gracia defeats Ryan Rodriguez
Ethan Agritelley defeats Ben Kreitenberg
Drew Riethman defeats Jacob Stoney
Round 2
Chris Stalter defeats Quinton Conaway
Brandon Ruiz defeats Jamie Medina
Alex Kinney defeats Griffin Roehler
Blake Cusick defeats Brad Wall
Brandon Gracia defeats Spencer Pettit
Ethan Agritelley defeats Drew Riethman
Round 3
Chris Stalter defeats Blake Cusick
Brandon Ruiz defeats Brandon Gracia
Ethan Agritelley defeats Alex Kinney
Finals
Brandon Ruiz defeats Chris Stalter & Ethan Agritelley
FINALS ROUND Punting Results
Qualifiers (selected by Chris Sailer Kicking Staff based on the results of the entire weekend)
Class of 2017: Liam Bunnell, Josh Edwards & Bryce Webb
Class of 2016: Elias Deeb, Seth Kujawski, JJ Molson, Justin Read, Andrew Rodriguez,
Gage Russell, Charlie Scott, Jared Smolar, Skyler Southam, Kyle Thompson & Jet Toner
Class of 2015: Matt Barber, Blake Cusick, Ethan Erickson, Zach Fedeller, Tyler Flathau,
Alex Galland, Austin Gowin, Greg Hutchins, Alex Kinney, Blake Maimone, Gavin Scully
Alex Trifonovitch, Mason Weissenhofer, Brandon Hong
Junior College / Transfers: Jake Ambrose, Corey Bojorquez, Aidan Daly, Casey Eyman,
Anthony Foggio, Ruben Guzman, Erik Harris, Dylan Klumph, Tommy Manning
Head to Head competition narrowed the field down to 16. Here are the results
Round of 16:
Dylan Klumph – Bye
Elias Deeb defeats Alex Trifonovitch
Blake Cusick defeats Bryce Webb
JJ Molson defeats Tommy Manning
Alex Galland defeats Brandon Hong
Blake Maimone defeats Jet Toner
Alex Kinney defeats Mason Weissenhoffer
Ruben Guzman defeats Casey Eyman
Quaterfinals:
Alex Kinney defeats Elias Deeb
JJ Molson defeats Ruben Guzman
Alex Galland defeats Blake Cusick
Blake Maimone defeats Dylan Klumph
Semifinals:
Alex Kinney defeats JJ Molson
Blake Maimone defeats Alex Galland
Finals:
Alex Kinney defeats Blake Maimone

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5 Important Points for the Class of 2015

1.    You still have a long way to go with recruiting. Breathe, relax, take a chill pill. Bottom line, it is still early.  Less than 5% of national specialists have made their college choices.  Recruiting will go all the way through August.  Believe me.

2.    You should be attending every single Chris Sailer Kicking camp this spring that is near you (yes, VEGAS XXVI as well)….just like normal. Those that take their foot off the gas because “they are committed” end up really struggling as they enter college. Trust me, I have seen it hundreds of times. Nothing will piss off a coach more than recruiting a kid and he isn’t VERY ready when he steps on campus. (DO NOT THINK YOU SHOULD EVEN BE CONSIDERED ON MY STAFF UNTIL YOU HAVE PROVEN YOURSELF IN COLLEGE.)

3.    In the summer, you should attend the Chris Sailer Kicking College Camp for 4-year College Kickers/Punters to see how really compare to college Kickers/Punters.  Welcome to the real world my friends. This is the time to work harder than ever and prepare for your future.  Want to play in the NFL?  It begins NOW!

4.    Your time is now.  Be a leader.  Make a real name for yourself through dedication and hard work.  Don’t be the guy that future Kickers/Punters ask “What ever happened to ________ and why didn’t he ever pan out?”

5.    Be SMART and end your high school career strong. Be nice to everyone on the way out and be ready to move on.  Your past will effect your future at some point.

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TOP 5 Questions Regarding The Chris Sailer Award

1. What is it?

  • Each year, The Chris Sailer Award is presented to the national high school Placekicker of the Year. The award is given out the day before the largest Kicking, Punting & Long Snapping  event in the world in January in Las Vegas.

2. When is it?

  • This year, The Chris Sailer Award will be presented to a lucky, and very deserving placekicker, on January 16th at the JW Marriott in Las Vegas.

3. Who is allowed to attend the Awards Show?

  • It is open to all and attire is casual. Doors will open at 7 pm at the JW Marriott in the Valencia Ballroom (follow the signs). Trust me when I tell you, you will NOT want to miss this as new MC’s will be hosting AND we will be presenting other awards as well.

4. Who are the three finalists?

  • Mason Weissenhofer, Montini Catholic HS, IL
  • Joey Gogol, Marist HS, GA
  • Tyler Bass, Dutch Fork HS, SC

5. Who is on the Chris Sailer Award Selection Committee and what is their role?

They are the people that vote on the winner. Each committee member votes for a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finisher. Votes are tallied and the winner is announced at the awards banquet.

Aaron Perez (CSK Staff)
Joe Houston (CSK Staff)
Chris Nendick (CSK Staff)
Obi Egekeze (CSK Staff)
Nacho Brache (CSK Staff)
Erik Folk (CSK Staff)
Nick Folk (Jets)
Jeff Locke (Vikings)
Blair Walsh (Vikings)
Kai Forbath (Redskins)
Randy Taylor (NCSA)
Greg Biggins (Scout.com)
Brandon Huffman (Scout.com)
Chris Rubio (Rubio Long Snapping)
Alex Ball (Former Sailer Award Winner)
Wyatt Schmidt (Former Sailer Award Winner)
Cole Hedlund (Former Sailer Award Winner)

Hedlund Herbalife 24 Award
Cole Hedlund – 2013 Chris Sailer Award Winner

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How to be Chosen for the US Army All-American Bowl

As you know, Chris Sailer Kicking chooses the Kickers & Punters for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. This bowl, which is the largest high school all-star game in the world, takes place in early January at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX and highlights the top high school athletes in the country.

So, here is how you get chosen for this prestigious event…

  1. Register for an FBU camp that Chris Sailer Kicking will be running in the spring and summer. PLEASE NOTE: Chris Sailer Kicking will only be at certain locations and those locations will be announced by the end of the month. Once the dates are posted, you can obtain an invite code to the camp by contacting Chris Sailer Kicking or FBU directly.
  2. Do well at the FBU camp you participated in and then you get invited to the TOP GUN camp run by FBU in June.
  3. Dominate the TOP GUN camp in June.
  4. The two top Kickers & two top Punters over the two day camp will be chosen as Army Bowl All-Americans!

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Chris Sailer Kicking Punter Tanner Blain Commits to San Diego State

Congratulations to Chris Sailer Kicking 5-Star Punter Tanner Blain who committed to San Diego State University this morning.  He was offered a full scholarship last night and felt this was the perfect fit.  Tanner is a junior college punter from El Camino JC.  He works daily with Chris Sailer Kicking Staff Member Joe Houston.  He had several stellar camps with Chris Sailer Kicking this past summer and fall and recently earned a 5-Star Rating and moved into the 10 nationally ranked punters.  Tanner and SDSU was a natural fit.

Tanner will join fellow Chris Sailer Kicking Kicker Donny Hageman at SDSU this coming semester and compete during spring ball.  Donny (Kicker) and Tanner (Punter) should make a powerful team next fall for SDSU.

“Chris, thank you so much for what you have done for me and my family both on and off the field. This wouldn’t have been possible without you and Joe Houston.  My dream is becoming a reality thanks to you”. – Tanner Blain

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Announcing the 2014 Chris Sailer Award Finalists

Here are your finalists, in alphabetical order, for The Chris Sailer Award…
  • Joey Gogol – Marist HS, GA (16-20 FG’s, Long 53 / 40-41 Extra Points)
  • Mason Weissenhofer – Montini Catholic HS, IL (16-19 FG’s, Long 44 / 56-56 Extra Points)
  • Tyler Bass – Dutch Fork HS, SC (18-20 FG’s, Long 47 / 74-76 Extra Points)
Now, is it when it will really get intense. Each finalist has the option of doing the following….
  • Sending in a two minute highlight video explaining why they should be the next recipient of The Chris Sailer Award. Video can include Kicking highlights, personal interviews and even a first hand interview of the finalists. This will need to be uploaded to YouTube with the title = NAME, Chris Sailer Award Finalists, 2014.
  • Getting recommendation letters from coaches, sports writers, etc.
All information must be sent to Chris@ChrisSailerKicking.com  by December 19th.
The winner will be presented with the trophy on Friday, January 16th at 7:00 pm at the JW Marriott in Las Vegas, NV.
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The Chris Sailer Award is presented, on an annual basis, to the best national high school placekicker for that given season. Past winners include Alex Ball (2011), Wyatt Schmidt (2012) and Cole Hedlund (2013).
Chris Sailer played for Notre Dame High School (1993-1995).  He was an All-American PK and Punter. In 1994 he set the national record for most field goals in a season with 22.  Of those 22 field goals, 7 came from beyond 50 yards including success from 58, 57, 57, 54, 52, 52 and 50 yards.  Chris Sailer was rewarded with a full ride scholarship to UCLA in 1995.  He went on to earn All-American Honors as both a placekicker and punter during his time at UCLA. He was a Lou Groza Award Finalist in 1997. He set multiple records while at UCLA including longest field goal of 56 yards (still stands).  He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers and went on to enjoy an 7 year professional career.

The National Placekicker of the Year is named in honor of Chris Sailer for his outstanding high school career and nearly single handedly changing the world of kicking and punting as we know it.  Chris is now the most prominent private kicking and punting  coach in World.  He has made the positions of kicking and punting  a specialty and is revered around the country through his website, as well as camps.  Through his training and development of young kickers and punter, almost 100 high school and junior college kicking & punting specialists now receive full ride scholarships each year for their skill in that position.

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Chris Sailer Kicking Australian Import Brad Craddock Wins the Lou Groza Award!

In February of 2011 Chris Sailer Kicking made its annual trip to Australia to scout international talent through OzPunt.Net  I usually scout 40 plus punters that have aspirations of playing college football in the U.S . and/or playing in the NFL.  Very few athletes in Australia want to pursue kicking in the U.S.  But in 2011, I found a rare talent.  His name was….Brad Craddock.  At the time he was beyond raw.  I started with 3 steps back and 2 steps over.  Within a few hours, I knew he could play college football.

A few months later, with some convincing, he landed a scholarship to the University of Maryland. Since then, he has gone on to break record after record, surpassing Chris Sailer Kicking’s own Obi Egekeze.  And tonight he put the cherry on top, taking home the 2014 Lou Groza Award present the the College Placekicker of the Year.  Congratulations to Brad and his family.  OzPunt also deserves great recognition.

Chris Sailer Kicking will again travel to Australia in February of 2015.  Who will be next?

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Chris Sailer Kicking – Week 9 College Players of the Week

Each week Chris Sailer Kicking will select College Players of the Week based off of performances from that week only.  Players selected are students of Chris Sailer Kicking and must have attended Chris Sailer Kicking camps or lessons.

Chris Sailer Kicking College Players of the Week:

Kicker:

Week 9: Will Oliver (Colorado) – 3 for 3 Field Goals (Long 38), 4 for 4 Extra Points, Game Tying Field Goal at the end of regulation & Game Tying Field Goal at the end of the first overtime.

Previous Players of the Week:
Week 1: Adam Griffith (Alabama) – 4 for 4 Field Goals (Long 47), 3 for 3 Extra Points
Week 2: Elliott Fry (South Carolina) – 4 for 4 Field Goals (Long 42), 3 for 3 Extra Points
Week 3: Ian Frye (Virginia) – 3 for 3 Field Goals (Long 47), 2 for 2 Extra Points, Game Winning Field Goal
Week 4: Ian Frye (Virginia) 4 for 4 Field Goals (Long 46) 3 for 3 Extra Points
Week 5: Brad Craddock (Maryland) 3 for 3 Field Goals (Long 48) 4 for 4 Extra Points
Week 6: Josh Lambert (West Virginia) – 4 for 5 Field Goals (Long 53), 3 for 3 Extra Points
Week 7: Josh Lambert (West Virginia) – 3 for 4 Field Goals (Long 55), 4 for 4 Extra Points, 55-Yard Game Winning Field Goal
Week 8: Jared Robert (Colorado State) – 3 for 4 Field Goals (Long 52), 1 for 1 Extra Points, 46 Yard Game Winning Field Goal

Punter:
Week 9: Kip Smith (Oklahoma State) – 52.6 Yard Punt Average on 5 Punts (Long 71)

Previous Players of the Week:
Week 1: Daniel Cadona (Louisiana-Lafayette) – 54.8 Yard Punt Average on 4 Punts (Long 77)
Week 2: Chris Gulla (Penn State) 48.8 Yard Punt Average on 5 Punts (Long 53)
Week 3: William Russ (Texas) – 50.5 Yard Punt Average on 6 Punts (Long 62)
Week 4: Kyle Christy (Florida) – 52.7 Yard Punt Average on 7 Punts (Long 66)
Week 5: Will Hagerup (Michigan) – 50.0 Yard Punt Average on 8 Punts (Long 63)
Week 6:  J.K. Scott (Alabama) – 51.8 Yard Punt Average on 6 Punts (Long 64)
Week 7:  Drew Kaser (Texas A&M) – 50.7 Yard Punt Average on 6 Punts (Long 59)
Week 8: Alex Howell (Boston College) – 50.1 Yard Punt Average on 10 Punts (Long 57)

50+Yard Field Goals:
Week 1: Jared Roberts (Colorado State) 52, Rafael Gaglianone (Wisconsin) 51
Week 2: Andre Heidari (Southern California) 53, Austin MaGinnis (Kentucky) 53, Corey Acosta (Southern Miss) 50, Will Conant (Air Force) 50
Week 3: Andrew Heidari (Southern California) 52, Cameron Van Winkle (Washington) 51, Austin MaGinnis (Kentucky) 51
Week 4: Josh Lambert (West Virginia) 54
Week 5: Corey Acosta (Southern Miss) 52
Week 6: Brad Craddock (Maryland) 57, Josh Lambert (West Virginia) 53, John Wallace (Louisville) 51
Week 7: Josh Lambert (West Virginia) 55
Week 8: Josh Lambert (West Virginia) 54, Jared Roberts (Colorado State) 52
Week 9: Cole Murphy (Syracuse) 50

Lou Groza Stars of the Week (3 Chosen Each Week):
Week 1: Adam Griffith (Alabama)
Week 2: Elliott Fry (South Carolina), Corey Acosta (Southern Miss)
Week 3: Ian Frye (Virginia)
Week 4: Ian Frye (Virginia)
Week 5: Brad Craddock (Maryland)
Week 6: NA
Week 7: Josh Lambert (West Virginia), Chris Callahan (Baylor)
Week 8: NA
Week 9: NA

Stay tuned as each week, Chris Sailer Kicking will update you on Chris Sailer Kicking in College Football!

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Chris Sailer Kicking – Week 8 College Players of the Week

Each week Chris Sailer Kicking will select College Players of the Week based off of performances from that week only.  Players selected are students of Chris Sailer Kicking and must have attended Chris Sailer Kicking camps or lessons.

Chris Sailer Kicking College Players of the Week:

Kicker:

Week 8: Jared Robert (Colorado State) – 3 for 4 Field Goals (Long 52), 1 for 1 Extra Points, 46 Yard Game Winning Field Goal

Previous Players of the Week:
Week 1: Adam Griffith (Alabama) – 4 for 4 Field Goals (Long 47), 3 for 3 Extra Points
Week 2: Elliott Fry (South Carolina) – 4 for 4 Field Goals (Long 42), 3 for 3 Extra Points
Week 3: Ian Frye (Virginia) – 3 for 3 Field Goals (Long 47), 2 for 2 Extra Points, Game Winning Field Goal
Week 4: Ian Frye (Virginia) 4 for 4 Field Goals (Long 46) 3 for 3 Extra Points
Week 5: Brad Craddock (Maryland) 3 for 3 Field Goals (Long 48) 4 for 4 Extra Points
Week 6: Josh Lambert (West Virginia) – 4 for 5 Field Goals (Long 53), 3 for 3 Extra Points
Week 7: Josh Lambert (West Virginia) – 3 for 4 Field Goals (Long 55), 4 for 4 Extra Points, 55-Yard Game Winning Field Goal

Punter:
Week 8: Alex Howell (Boston College) – 50.1 Yard Punt Average on 10 Punts (Long 57)

Previous Players of the Week:
Week 1: Daniel Cadona (Louisiana-Lafayette) – 54.8 Yard Punt Average on 4 Punts (Long 77)
Week 2: Chris Gulla (Penn State) 48.8 Yard Punt Average on 5 Punts (Long 53)
Week 3: William Russ (Texas) – 50.5 Yard Punt Average on 6 Punts (Long 62)
Week 4: Kyle Christy (Florida) – 52.7 Yard Punt Average on 7 Punts (Long 66)
Week 5: Will Hagerup (Michigan) – 50.0 Yard Punt Average on 8 Punts (Long 63)
Week 6:  J.K. Scott (Alabama) – 51.8 Yard Punt Average on 6 Punts (Long 64)
Week 7:  Drew Kaser (Texas A&M) – 50.7 Yard Punt Average on 6 Punts (Long 59)

50+Yard Field Goals:
Week 1: Jared Roberts (Colorado State) 52, Rafael Gaglianone (Wisconsin) 51
Week 2: Andre Heidari (Southern California) 53, Austin MaGinnis (Kentucky) 53, Corey Acosta (Southern Miss) 50, Will Conant (Air Force) 50
Week 3: Andrew Heidari (Southern California) 52, Cameron Van Winkle (Washington) 51, Austin MaGinnis (Kentucky) 51
Week 4: Josh Lambert (West Virginia) 54
Week 5: Corey Acosta (Southern Miss) 52
Week 6: Brad Craddock (Maryland) 57, Josh Lambert (West Virginia) 53, John Wallace (Louisville) 51
Week 7: Josh Lambert (West Virginia) 55
Week 8: Josh Lambert (West Virginia) 54, Jared Roberts (Colorado State) 52

Lou Groza Stars of the Week (3 Chosen Each Week):
Week 1: Adam Griffith (Alabama)
Week 2: Elliott Fry (South Carolina), Corey Acosta (Southern Miss)
Week 3: Ian Frye (Virginia)
Week 4: Ian Frye (Virginia)
Week 5: Brad Craddock (Maryland)
Week 6: NA
Week 7: Josh Lambert (West Virginia), Chris Callahan (Baylor)
Week 8: NA

Stay tuned as each week, Chris Sailer Kicking will update you on Chris Sailer Kicking in College Football!

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