Oklahoma State University Athletics
Hale Named to Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award Preseason Watch List
July 28, 2021 | Cowboy Football
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State junior kicker Alex Hale is one of 30 players on the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award Preseason Watch List, as announced by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.
Hale is one of three place-kickers from the Big 12 who was included on the list for the award, which is annually awarded to the nation's top place-kicker.
A 2020 Lou Groza Award semifinalist, Hale was an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection despite missing the final five games of the season due to injury. At the time of his injury, Hale was the FBS leader with 2.17 made field goals per game. He connected on three field goals in a game twice last season against Tulsa and Kansas, earning Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week after his performance against the Hurricane.
As a sophomore, Hale was 13 of 14 on field goal attempts, converting at a 92.9% rate. He is one of 16 FBS place-kickers on the watch list who attempted at least 10 field goals and connected at 85% or better last season.
The Lou Groza Collegiate-Place Kicker Award will announce its 20 semifinals on Nov. 4. A large panel will then select the three finalists and ultimately the recipient of the award, which will be announced Dec. 9 at The Home Depot College Football Awards.
The Cowboys are scheduled to open the 2021 season on September 4, facing Missouri State at 6 p.m. CT at Boone Pickens Stadium. Fans can purchase 2021 Cowboy football season tickets by visiting okstate.com/tickets or by calling or texting 877-ALL-4-OSU.
Hale is one of three place-kickers from the Big 12 who was included on the list for the award, which is annually awarded to the nation's top place-kicker.
A 2020 Lou Groza Award semifinalist, Hale was an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection despite missing the final five games of the season due to injury. At the time of his injury, Hale was the FBS leader with 2.17 made field goals per game. He connected on three field goals in a game twice last season against Tulsa and Kansas, earning Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week after his performance against the Hurricane.
As a sophomore, Hale was 13 of 14 on field goal attempts, converting at a 92.9% rate. He is one of 16 FBS place-kickers on the watch list who attempted at least 10 field goals and connected at 85% or better last season.
The Lou Groza Collegiate-Place Kicker Award will announce its 20 semifinals on Nov. 4. A large panel will then select the three finalists and ultimately the recipient of the award, which will be announced Dec. 9 at The Home Depot College Football Awards.
The Cowboys are scheduled to open the 2021 season on September 4, facing Missouri State at 6 p.m. CT at Boone Pickens Stadium. Fans can purchase 2021 Cowboy football season tickets by visiting okstate.com/tickets or by calling or texting 877-ALL-4-OSU.
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