PALM BEACH, Fla. – Washington State kicker Erik Powell was named one of the Lou Groza Award Stars of the Week, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced.
Powell, a redshirt-sophomore from Vancouver, Wash., connected on all three of his field goal attempts of 46, 47 and 37 yards, respectively, and also added four extra points in Washington State’s comeback win at Rutgers. All three of his field goals eclipsed his previous career-long of 25 yards from last year.
Each week, three of the top kickers form the FBS division are recognized as the “Stars of the Week.