Football | 10/2/2014 8:55:00 AM
Wayne State University redshirt freshman place-kicker
Paul Graham (Commerce Twp., Mich. / Orchard Lake St. Mary's) has been named to the Fred Mitchell Award list for September.
The Fred Mitchell Award recognizes 24 place-kickers for their excellence on the football field and in the community during the month of September. "The first month of the 2014 college football season was thrilling. There were quite a few games decided by late scores by place-kickers, long snappers, holders and blockers on special teams. We are pleased to recognize place-kickers that were nominated by their schools for extraordinary performance during the month," said Fred Mitchell. The Award's Selection Committee Chairman Chris Kearney added, "These 24 place-kickers are succeeding on the gridiron and their civic and volunteer activities are having a positive impact in their communities. We are delighted to honor this group."
The recipient of the Fred Mitchell Award will be announced in mid-December based on performance on the football field and in the community. Details are provided at
www.fredmitchellaward.com.
The breakdown of the 24 place-kickers is as follows:
- Collegiate Division – 13 FCS, 6 Division II, 3 Division III, 1 NAIA and 1 NJCAA
- State – the place-kickers play at schools located in 15 different states
- Year – 12 Seniors, 8 Juniors, 1 Sophomore, 3 Freshmen
PAUL GRAHAM
Wayne State University (Michigan) – Division II
| FIELD GOALS | Made-Att | Pct | 01-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-99 | Long | Blkd |
| Paul Graham | 5-5 | 100.0 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 42 | 0 |
Freshman from Commerce Township, MI….2
nd on the team in scoring with 32 points from 5 of 5 FG's and 17 of 17 PAT's….scored 11 points in 41-31 win over then-#13 Carson Newman on September 13 including season-long 42-yard FG….packaged food at Gleaners Food Bank which is the largest not-for-profit organization providing food for hungry neighbors in Detroit and surrounding cities ... served as a coach in the NFL Play 60 Youth Camp that was held at Wayne State ... tutored fellow student-athletes in English during study table….participated in multiple Warrior Wednesdays where student-athletes distribute breakfast to fellow students and instructors as they arrive on campus
