Football is a three phased game with each component sharing equal importance. The third phase (Special Teams) is often overlooked but can be a critical factor in a team’s win/loss record. Kicker Matt Ruffolo decided to return to Lexington for an additional year of eligibility. The super-senior finished 2020 as the SEC’s third most accurate kicker and is slated to handle the Wildcat’s field goals and extra points in 2021.
Matt Ruffolo is a 5’11, 205-pound kicker from Centerville, Ohio. He was a two-year starter for Archbishop Alter High School where he went 79/79 on extra points and hit 4/5 field goals while averaging 40 yards per punt.