Here are your 3 finalists for The 2017 Chris Sailer Award in alphabetical order…
Jonah Lipel (2018, CA)
*13-13 FG’s (Long 43) 41-44 Extra Points (3 blocked)
Ryan Fitzgerald (2019, GA)
*18-25 FG’s (Long 60, 52) 49-49 Extra Points
Fernando Ramirez (2018, GA)
*15-16 FG’s (Long 44) 52-52 Extra Points
CONGRATULATIONS to these three fine young men! They deserve it. More details to follow.
All information must be sent to Chris@ChrisSailerKicking.com by 10 pm pst on Friday, December 23rd.
The winner will be selected by the Awards Committee and presented with the trophy on Friday, January 12th at 7:00 pm at the JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, NV.
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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.
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