BOONE, N.C. — A kicking net and camera operator were unforeseen accessories to Michael Hughes' award-winning moment.
Hughes, who made a 54-yard field goal as time expired in App State's 41-40 victory at ULM, was named the Sun Belt Conference's Special Teams Player of the Week.
Despite starting their final drive with 1:02 showing on the clock, the Mountaineers were backed up at their own 19 with 24 seconds left and no timeouts remaining. Joey Aguilar completed three straight sideline throws to Kaedin Robinson for 14, 16 and 14 yards to move the ball to the ULM 37, where Christian Johnstone delivered a clean snap to holder Conner Maynard.