hutchids 200 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 The season hasn't been going as planned, but special teams has been a bright spot. No one shows that more than Carlson. Looks like he may be the silver lining to the season. Congrats to him for making the Groza semi finalist (kicker of the year award). More here: http://www.al.com/au...roza_award.html Auburn's Daniel Carlson named semifinalist for Lou Groza Award Auburn offensive lineman Shon Coleman (72) congratulates Auburn kicker Daniel Carlson (38) after a successful field goal against Ole Miss during the first half Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. (Julie Bennett/jbennett@al.com) (JULIE BENNETT) By Brandon Marcello | bmarcello@al.com Follow on Twitter on November 05, 2015 at 11:33 AM Auburn kicker Daniel Carlson was named one of 20 semifinalists for the Lou Groza Award on Thursday. The award goes to the nation's top placekicker. Auburn's record-holder in field goals of 50 yards or more in a season (four) has hit 82.4 percent of his kicks this season, including only one miss from over 50 yards. "I know, from a coaching staff standpoint, we've got a lot of confidence in him when it crosses around the 35 yard line, he's going to have a high success rate," Malzahn said. "He's done a great job. If you really look at the kickoffs too, he's got to be one of the best place kickers in college football. And I think at the end of the year, everybody will see, he'll be up for all those awards and all that and I think it will be very warranted." LSU's Trent Domingue is the only other SEC player on the list of semifinalists. Carlson has scored 66 points for Auburn this season, including 24 extra points and 14 field goals. Semifinalists will be voted on by coaches, sports information directors, a panel of kicking experts and football writers to select the three finalists. The finalists will be announced Nov. 24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 18,945 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Well deserved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Knight 514 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Wes Byrum/Coney Parkey/Daniel Carlson Another area we have been blessed at recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looney 790 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 And he's a sophomore. (Right?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTiger 3,639 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 His name is Daniel Carlson, not carson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 He's something special.....might have helped if he were on a better team....but if so, perhaps he would not have had so many long FG attempts. Our somewhat impotent O has provided him with some good opportunities for the long shots. Congrats to him for the recognition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wareagleguy 1,298 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoundationEagle 637 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 And he's a sophomore. (Right?) Red shirt sophomore...he can go pro after this year...... (Pretty sure a kicker has never left early lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 The more our drives stalls, the more we pad his stats. He is on pace for around six or seven 50+ yard field goals which is really damn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTim 3,208 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 If there is a better kicker in college football, I would like to know who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Knight 514 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 If there is a better kicker in college football, I would like to know who? This is how I felt about Steven clark's punting but they found someone to put over him lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravejd 3,051 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Well deserved! Guy has been killing those deep kicks this year. Hope he gets another 50 yarder this year and he'll have the record at AU for most FGs over 50yds in a season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionheartkc 6,150 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 If there is a better kicker in college football, I would like to know who? This is how I felt about Steven clark's punting but they found someone to put over him lol. Of course, in 2013, that was because they gave the award before he played his best game of the season. I still don't have a clue why they don't wait until all of the games and conference championships have been played before voting on awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
channonc 466 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Congratulations Daniel! Our ST also need to get a huge pat on the back. They have looked good all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchids 200 Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 And he's a sophomore. (Right?) Red shirt sophomore...he can go pro after this year...... (Pretty sure a kicker has never left early lol) I believe janochowski (no idea how to spell it) went early. He was once in a lifetime though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoundationEagle 637 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 And he's a sophomore. (Right?) Red shirt sophomore...he can go pro after this year...... (Pretty sure a kicker has never left early lol) I believe janochowski (no idea how to spell it) went early. He was once in a lifetime though. You are correct. Forgot about that one. Not only that, he was a first rounder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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