Nick Novak

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Year: 4th, Kansas City Chiefs
Degree: 2004 University of Maryland, B.S., Kinesiology
Hometowns: San Diego, CA, Charlottesville, VA, Lafayette, IN
High School: Albemarle High School, Charlottesville, VA
Height / Weight: 6-0 / 190
Position: Placekicker
Birthdate: August 21, 1981

Favorite Food: Crabcakes and Mashed Potatoes
Favorite Music: Reggae, R&B, and Jazz
Favorite Book:Golf is a Concentration Game - Bob Rotella
Favorite Movies: Braveheart, Rocky IV, Rudy, and Chariots of Fire
Favorite Leisure Time Activity: Working Out
Favorite Vacation Spot: Del Mar, CA See live feed to Del Mar Surf

Nick with Kansas City Chiefs

Pro Career
Talented kicking prospect makes his first trek to River Falls with Kansas City in 2007 … Enjoyed two separate stints with Washington (2005-06) and a stop in Arizona (2005), but is looking to land his first full-time kicking job in the NFL … Went to camp with Chicago a year ago, but was released prior to the start of the regular season … Also spent time in camp with Chicago in 2005 after entering the NFL as a rookie free agent with Dallas that season … Gained valuable experience with the Cologne Centurions of NFL Europa a year ago … Possesses an extremely strong leg and has the ability to place the ball with precision on kickoffs … Dangerous kickoff weapon who often drives the return man deep with high, hanging kickoffs … Hit a game winning 39-yard field goal in overtime in only his second NFL contest vs. Seattle (10/2/05) ... Has played in 16 regular season games … Has converted 13 of 20 field goals and all 25 of his PATs for 64 points.
Transactions: Signed a two-year contract with Kansas City (2/18/08) ... Released by Chicago (8/28/07) ... Signed a two-year contract with Chicago (2/9/07) ... Released by Washington (12/5/06) ... Signed a three-year contract with Washington (10/11/06) ... Released by Arizona (8/29/06) ... Signed a one-year exclusive right tender with Arizona (4/4/06) ... Signed a one-year contract with Arizona (12/2/05) ... Released by Washington (11/7/05) ... Signed a three-year contract with Washington (9/13/05) ... Released by Dallas (9/4/05) ... Claimed off waivers by Dallas from Chicago (8/30/05) ... Signed a three-year contract as a rookie free agent with Dallas (4/29/05).
2007 NFL Europa: Saw action in 10 games for the Cologne Centurions, converting 10 of 17 FGs and all 25 of his PATs for 55 points … His 55 points ranked third in NFLEL among kickers.
2006 Washington: Played in six games, converting five of 10 FGs and all 10 of his PATs for 25 points … Was signed on October 11th … Had two field goals vs. Dallas (11/5) ... Was released on December 5th.
2005 Arizona: Saw action in five games, connecting on all three of his FGs for nine points … Also served as the club’s kickoff specialist … Was signed on December 2nd … Converted a career-high three field goals and scored a career-high 10 points at San Francisco (12/4).
Washington: Appeared in five games, converting five of seven field goals and all 15 of his extra point attempts for 30 points … Was signed on September 13th … Made two field goals, including a game-winning 39-yard field goal in overtime vs. Seattle (10/2) ... Connected on two field goals at Denver (10/9) ... Was released on November 7th.
College Bio A four-year letterman at Maryland … Converted 80 of 107 field goals and 153 of 159 PATs for 393 points … Finished his collegiate career as the Atlantic Coast Conference’s leading scorer and ranked fifth in NCAA Division I history with 393 points … Connected on 16 of 22 field goals and 21 PATs for 69 points as a senior in 2004 … Earned the Jim Tatum Award as the ACC’s top senior student-athlete … Also garnered honorable mention all-conference honors … Converted 24 of 32 field goals and 38 PATs for 110 points as junior in 2003 … Named first-team All-ACC … Connected on 24 of 28 field goals and 53 PATs for a school-record 125 points in 2002 as a sophomore … Earned first-team All-ACC accolades … Converted 16 of 25 field goals and 41 PATs for 89 points as a redshirt freshman in 2001 … Redshirted as a true freshman in 2000 … Graduated from Maryland with a degree in Kinesiology. Personal Bio • A three-year letterwinner at Albermale High School in Charlottesville, Virginia. • A two-time first-team All-Virginia selection. • Served as an intern with the Legacy Financial Group during the 2008 off-season. • Mother, Julie is the Dean of Nursing at Purdue while his father, Bob is the Dean of Speech and Hearing at Purdue. • Nick has two brothers: Older brother Andrew is an attorney in Dallas, Texas and twin brother, Chris, works for Marriott Corporate in Gaithersburg, Md. • Full name: Nick Ryan Novak. • Single, resides in Lafayette, Indiana.

Nick with the Chicago Bears and Cologne Centurions

NFL Europa Bio PRO CAREER
• Assigned to the Cologne Centurions after a minicamp for kickers and punters in Tampa, Florida
• Signed with the Chicago Bears at the end of the 2006 season and was allocated to NFL Europa
• Broke into the NFL when he signed as an undrafted free agent with the Washington Redskins in September 2005 and appeared in five games
• Kicked game-winning field goal in overtime against the Seattle Seahawks
• Released shortly after and signed with the Arizona Cardinals
• Appeared in three games
• Re-signed with Washington on October 10, 2006
• Released by Washington on December 4, 2006
• Has converted on 13 of 20 field goals (long 47) and all 25 conversion attempts in the NFL for a total of 64 points

COLLEGE
• All-Conference specialist and on the Lou Groza watch list
• ACC’s all-time leading scorer passing Scott Bentley’s career total of 324 total points
• Finished career with 393 points, fifth best all-time among kickers in the NCAA
• Awarded Jim Tatum Award by UMCP for his commitment to academics

PERSONAL
• Majored in kinesiology
• Attended Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, Virginia
• Three-year letter winner
• Two-time first-team All-State selection

Career Highlights
Re-signed with the Redskins on Oct. 10, 2006...He re-joins the Redskins for the second time after he played in five games for the Redskins in 2005, connecting on five-of-seven field goals and 15-of-15 on PATs. He was good for a field goal percentage of 71.4 and had a long of 40 yards...On Oct. 3, 2005, he connected on a 39-yard game-winning field goal in the Redskins' 20-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks...After being released by the Redskins after kicker John Hall had returned from injury, Novak signed with the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 3, 2005 and played in three games...He was three-for-three the Cardinals with a long of 35 yards...Novak orginally signed with the Redskins on Sept. 13, 2005, after short stints with the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 preseason...As a four-year letterman at the University of Maryland, he finished his collegiate career as the leading scorer in ACC history and tied for fifth in NCAA Division I-A history with 393 career points on 80-of-107 field goals and 153-of-159 PATs...Seminfinalist for Lou Groza Award (nation's best kicker) as a sophomore and junior after ranking among the country's top 25 in field goals and scoring in those seasons...As a fifth-year senior, finished 16-of-22 on field goals and hit all 21 PATs totaling 69 points receiving honorable mention All-ACC...Received Jim Tatum Award which goes to the ACC's top senior student-athlete...Earned first-team All-ACC honors as a senior after tallying 110 points on 24-of-32 field goals and 38-of-42 PATs...Tied school record with 54-yard field goal against Duke...As a junior, received first-team All-ACC accolades after setting school record with 24 field goals and 125 points...Paced ACC and was fifth in the NCAA with 1.71 field goals per game...Nailed 8-of-10 field goal beyond 40 yards...Starting kicker in all 11 games plus the Orange Bowl as sophomore and was an honorable mention All-ACC selection...Named a second-team freshman All-American by The Sporting News after hitting 16-of-25 field goals and going 41-of-42 on PATs for 89 points...Majored in kinesiology...Three-year letterwinner and two-time first-team all-state choice at Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, Va., earning all-state honors following his sophomore and senior seasons...Son of Julie and Bob Novak, who are both professors at Purdue and taught at the University of Virginia while Nick was a prep. Nick also has two brothers: Older brother Andrew is an attorney in Dallas, Texas, and twin brother, Chris, is in graduate school at Purdue University.

Pro Career

Signed by the Cardinals on December 3, 2005 to fill in for the injured Neil Rackers … originally signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted rookie free agent … released by the Bears on August 29 and claimed by the Cowboys on August 30 … released by the Cowboys on September 3 and signed with the Washington Redskins on September 13 … kicked in five games for the Redskins (games 2-6), converting five of seven field goal attempts and all 15 extra points … released by the Redskins on November 5.
College:
Four-year letterman at Maryland (2001-04) finished his career as the leading scorer in ACC history and tied for 5th in NCAA Division I-A history with 393 career points on 80-of-107 FGs and 153-of-159 PATs … semifinalist for Lou Groza award (nations best kicker) as a sophomore and junior after ranking among the country’s top 25 in FGs and scoring in those seasons … as a fifth-year senior, finished 16-of-22 on FGs and hit all 21 PATs totaling 69 points receiving honorable mention All-ACC … received Jim Tatum Award which goes to the ACC’s top senior student-athlete … earned first-team All-ACC honors as a senior after tallying 110 points on 24-of-32 FGs and 38-of-42 PATs … tied school record with 54-yard FG against Duke … as a junior, received first-team All-ACC accolades after setting school record with 24 FGs and 125 points … finished season going 24-of-28 on FGs and 53-of-54 on PATs … paced ACC and was 5th in the NCAA with 1.71 FGs per game … nailed 8-of-10 FGs beyond 40 yards and 3-of-4 kicks over 50 yards … starting kicker in all 11 games plus the Orange Bowl as a sophomore and was an honorable mention All-ACC selection … named a second-team freshman All-American by The Sporting News after hitting 16-of-25 FGs and 41-of-42 PATs for 89 points … redshirted as a freshman
Personal:
Majored in kinesiology … three-year letterwinner and 2-time first-team all-state choice at Albermarle H.S. in Charlottsville, Va., earning all-state honors following his sophomore and senior seasons. Son of Julie and Bob Novak who are both professors at Purdue and taught at the University of Virginia while Nick was a prep. Nick also has two brothers: Older brother Andrew is an attorney in Dallas, Texas and twin brother Chris is in graduate school at Purdue University.

Nick Novak signed with the Redskins on Sept. 13 after short stints with the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 preseason...As a four-year letterman at the University of Maryland, he finished his collegiate career as the leading scorer in ACC history and tied for fifth in NCAA Division I-A history with 393 career points on 80-of-107 field goals and 153-of-159 PATs...Semifinalist for Lou Groza Award (nation's best kicker) as a sophomore and junior after ranking among the country's top 25 in field goals and scoring in those seasons...As a fifth-year senior, finished 16-of-22 on field goals and hit all 21 PATs totaling 69 points receiving honorable mention All-ACC...Received Jim Tatum Award which goes to the ACC's top senior student-athlete...Earned first-team All-ACC honors as a senior after tallying 110 points on 24-of-32 field goals and 38-of-42 PATs...Tied school record with 54-yard field goal against Duke...As a junior, received first-team All-ACC accolades after setting school record with 24 field goals and 125 points...Paced ACC and was fifth in the NCAA with 1.71 field goals per game...Nailed 8-of-10 field goal beyond 40 yards...Starting kicker in all 11 games plus the Orange Bowl as sophomore and was an honorable mention All-ACC selection...Named a second-team freshman All-American by The Sporting News after hitting 16-of-25 field goals and going 41-of-42 on PATs for 89 points...Majored in kinesiology...Three-year letterwinner and two-time first-team all-state choice at Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, Va., earning all-state honors following his sophomore and senior seasons...Son of Julie and Bob Novak, who are both professors at Purdue and taught at the University of Virginia while Nick was a prep.  Nick also has two brothers: Older brother Andrew is an attorney in Dallas, Texas and twin brother Chris is in graduate school at Purdue University.

Fifth-year senior who enters his final year as one of the top placekickers in the country ... has been outstanding in every aspect during his three years as Maryland's kicker ... a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award each of the last two years and a serious contender this year ... has a strong leg and good accuracy ... consistent as both a placekicker and with kickoff duties ... a very hard worker ... enters the season needing just three points to become the Atlantic Coast Conference's all-time leading scorer, surpassing the 326 points of FSU's Scott Bentley ... 324 career points is a Maryland record ... needs 100 points - a mark he has surpassed each of the last two years -- to become the NCAA's all-time points leader (Houston's Roman Anderson ('88-91) currently holds that mark with 423) ... ranked among the nation's top 25 in field goals and scoring as a sophomore and a junior. For more on Nick at University of Maryland...

Check out Nick on Wikipedia	NICK NOVAK Recent Interview
	Year: 4th, Kansas City Chiefs Degree: 2004 University of Maryland, B.S., Kinesiology Hometowns: San Diego, CA, Charlottesville, VA, Lafayette, IN High School: Albemarle High School, Charlottesville, VA Height / Weight: 6-0 / 190 Position: Placekicker Birthdate: August 21, 1981	Favorite Food: Crabcakes and Mashed Potatoes Favorite Music: Reggae, R&B, and Jazz Favorite Book:Golf is a Concentration Game - Bob Rotella Favorite Movies: Braveheart, Rocky IV, Rudy, and Chariots of Fire Favorite Leisure Time Activity: Working Out Favorite Vacation Spot: Del Mar, CA See live feed to Del Mar Surf
Nick with Kansas City Chiefs	Pro Career Talented kicking prospect makes his first trek to River Falls with Kansas City in 2007 … Enjoyed two separate stints with Washington (2005-06) and a stop in Arizona (2005), but is looking to land his first full-time kicking job in the NFL … Went to camp with Chicago a year ago, but was released prior to the start of the regular season … Also spent time in camp with Chicago in 2005 after entering the NFL as a rookie free agent with Dallas that season … Gained valuable experience with the Cologne Centurions of NFL Europa a year ago … Possesses an extremely strong leg and has the ability to place the ball with precision on kickoffs … Dangerous kickoff weapon who often drives the return man deep with high, hanging kickoffs … Hit a game winning 39-yard field goal in overtime in only his second NFL contest vs. Seattle (10/2/05) ... Has played in 16 regular season games … Has converted 13 of 20 field goals and all 25 of his PATs for 64 points. Transactions: Signed a two-year contract with Kansas City (2/18/08) ... Released by Chicago (8/28/07) ... Signed a two-year contract with Chicago (2/9/07) ... Released by Washington (12/5/06) ... Signed a three-year contract with Washington (10/11/06) ... Released by Arizona (8/29/06) ... Signed a one-year exclusive right tender with Arizona (4/4/06) ... Signed a one-year contract with Arizona (12/2/05) ... Released by Washington (11/7/05) ... Signed a three-year contract with Washington (9/13/05) ... Released by Dallas (9/4/05) ... Claimed off waivers by Dallas from Chicago (8/30/05) ... Signed a three-year contract as a rookie free agent with Dallas (4/29/05). 2007 NFL Europa: Saw action in 10 games for the Cologne Centurions, converting 10 of 17 FGs and all 25 of his PATs for 55 points … His 55 points ranked third in NFLEL among kickers. 2006 Washington: Played in six games, converting five of 10 FGs and all 10 of his PATs for 25 points … Was signed on October 11th … Had two field goals vs. Dallas (11/5) ... Was released on December 5th. 2005 Arizona: Saw action in five games, connecting on all three of his FGs for nine points … Also served as the club’s kickoff specialist … Was signed on December 2nd … Converted a career-high three field goals and scored a career-high 10 points at San Francisco (12/4). Washington: Appeared in five games, converting five of seven field goals and all 15 of his extra point attempts for 30 points … Was signed on September 13th … Made two field goals, including a game-winning 39-yard field goal in overtime vs. Seattle (10/2) ... Connected on two field goals at Denver (10/9) ... Was released on November 7th. College Bio A four-year letterman at Maryland … Converted 80 of 107 field goals and 153 of 159 PATs for 393 points … Finished his collegiate career as the Atlantic Coast Conference’s leading scorer and ranked fifth in NCAA Division I history with 393 points … Connected on 16 of 22 field goals and 21 PATs for 69 points as a senior in 2004 … Earned the Jim Tatum Award as the ACC’s top senior student-athlete … Also garnered honorable mention all-conference honors … Converted 24 of 32 field goals and 38 PATs for 110 points as junior in 2003 … Named first-team All-ACC … Connected on 24 of 28 field goals and 53 PATs for a school-record 125 points in 2002 as a sophomore … Earned first-team All-ACC accolades … Converted 16 of 25 field goals and 41 PATs for 89 points as a redshirt freshman in 2001 … Redshirted as a true freshman in 2000 … Graduated from Maryland with a degree in Kinesiology. Personal Bio • A three-year letterwinner at Albermale High School in Charlottesville, Virginia. • A two-time first-team All-Virginia selection. • Served as an intern with the Legacy Financial Group during the 2008 off-season. • Mother, Julie is the Dean of Nursing at Purdue while his father, Bob is the Dean of Speech and Hearing at Purdue. • Nick has two brothers: Older brother Andrew is an attorney in Dallas, Texas and twin brother, Chris, works for Marriott Corporate in Gaithersburg, Md. • Full name: Nick Ryan Novak. • Single, resides in Lafayette, Indiana.
Nick with the Chicago Bears and Cologne Centurions	NFL Europa Bio PRO CAREER • Assigned to the Cologne Centurions after a minicamp for kickers and punters in Tampa, Florida • Signed with the Chicago Bears at the end of the 2006 season and was allocated to NFL Europa • Broke into the NFL when he signed as an undrafted free agent with the Washington Redskins in September 2005 and appeared in five games • Kicked game-winning field goal in overtime against the Seattle Seahawks • Released shortly after and signed with the Arizona Cardinals • Appeared in three games • Re-signed with Washington on October 10, 2006 • Released by Washington on December 4, 2006 • Has converted on 13 of 20 field goals (long 47) and all 25 conversion attempts in the NFL for a total of 64 points COLLEGE • All-Conference specialist and on the Lou Groza watch list • ACC’s all-time leading scorer passing Scott Bentley’s career total of 324 total points • Finished career with 393 points, fifth best all-time among kickers in the NCAA • Awarded Jim Tatum Award by UMCP for his commitment to academics PERSONAL • Majored in kinesiology • Attended Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, Virginia • Three-year letter winner • Two-time first-team All-State selection
	Career Highlights Re-signed with the Redskins on Oct. 10, 2006...He re-joins the Redskins for the second time after he played in five games for the Redskins in 2005, connecting on five-of-seven field goals and 15-of-15 on PATs. He was good for a field goal percentage of 71.4 and had a long of 40 yards...On Oct. 3, 2005, he connected on a 39-yard game-winning field goal in the Redskins' 20-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks...After being released by the Redskins after kicker John Hall had returned from injury, Novak signed with the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 3, 2005 and played in three games...He was three-for-three the Cardinals with a long of 35 yards...Novak orginally signed with the Redskins on Sept. 13, 2005, after short stints with the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 preseason...As a four-year letterman at the University of Maryland, he finished his collegiate career as the leading scorer in ACC history and tied for fifth in NCAA Division I-A history with 393 career points on 80-of-107 field goals and 153-of-159 PATs...Seminfinalist for Lou Groza Award (nation's best kicker) as a sophomore and junior after ranking among the country's top 25 in field goals and scoring in those seasons...As a fifth-year senior, finished 16-of-22 on field goals and hit all 21 PATs totaling 69 points receiving honorable mention All-ACC...Received Jim Tatum Award which goes to the ACC's top senior student-athlete...Earned first-team All-ACC honors as a senior after tallying 110 points on 24-of-32 field goals and 38-of-42 PATs...Tied school record with 54-yard field goal against Duke...As a junior, received first-team All-ACC accolades after setting school record with 24 field goals and 125 points...Paced ACC and was fifth in the NCAA with 1.71 field goals per game...Nailed 8-of-10 field goal beyond 40 yards...Starting kicker in all 11 games plus the Orange Bowl as sophomore and was an honorable mention All-ACC selection...Named a second-team freshman All-American by The Sporting News after hitting 16-of-25 field goals and going 41-of-42 on PATs for 89 points...Majored in kinesiology...Three-year letterwinner and two-time first-team all-state choice at Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, Va., earning all-state honors following his sophomore and senior seasons...Son of Julie and Bob Novak, who are both professors at Purdue and taught at the University of Virginia while Nick was a prep. Nick also has two brothers: Older brother Andrew is an attorney in Dallas, Texas, and twin brother, Chris, is in graduate school at Purdue University.
	Pro Career Signed by the Cardinals on December 3, 2005 to fill in for the injured Neil Rackers … originally signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted rookie free agent … released by the Bears on August 29 and claimed by the Cowboys on August 30 … released by the Cowboys on September 3 and signed with the Washington Redskins on September 13 … kicked in five games for the Redskins (games 2-6), converting five of seven field goal attempts and all 15 extra points … released by the Redskins on November 5. College: Four-year letterman at Maryland (2001-04) finished his career as the leading scorer in ACC history and tied for 5th in NCAA Division I-A history with 393 career points on 80-of-107 FGs and 153-of-159 PATs … semifinalist for Lou Groza award (nations best kicker) as a sophomore and junior after ranking among the country’s top 25 in FGs and scoring in those seasons … as a fifth-year senior, finished 16-of-22 on FGs and hit all 21 PATs totaling 69 points receiving honorable mention All-ACC … received Jim Tatum Award which goes to the ACC’s top senior student-athlete … earned first-team All-ACC honors as a senior after tallying 110 points on 24-of-32 FGs and 38-of-42 PATs … tied school record with 54-yard FG against Duke … as a junior, received first-team All-ACC accolades after setting school record with 24 FGs and 125 points … finished season going 24-of-28 on FGs and 53-of-54 on PATs … paced ACC and was 5th in the NCAA with 1.71 FGs per game … nailed 8-of-10 FGs beyond 40 yards and 3-of-4 kicks over 50 yards … starting kicker in all 11 games plus the Orange Bowl as a sophomore and was an honorable mention All-ACC selection … named a second-team freshman All-American by The Sporting News after hitting 16-of-25 FGs and 41-of-42 PATs for 89 points … redshirted as a freshman Personal: Majored in kinesiology … three-year letterwinner and 2-time first-team all-state choice at Albermarle H.S. in Charlottsville, Va., earning all-state honors following his sophomore and senior seasons. Son of Julie and Bob Novak who are both professors at Purdue and taught at the University of Virginia while Nick was a prep. Nick also has two brothers: Older brother Andrew is an attorney in Dallas, Texas and twin brother Chris is in graduate school at Purdue University.
	Nick Novak signed with the Redskins on Sept. 13 after short stints with the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 preseason...As a four-year letterman at the University of Maryland, he finished his collegiate career as the leading scorer in ACC history and tied for fifth in NCAA Division I-A history with 393 career points on 80-of-107 field goals and 153-of-159 PATs...Semifinalist for Lou Groza Award (nation's best kicker) as a sophomore and junior after ranking among the country's top 25 in field goals and scoring in those seasons...As a fifth-year senior, finished 16-of-22 on field goals and hit all 21 PATs totaling 69 points receiving honorable mention All-ACC...Received Jim Tatum Award which goes to the ACC's top senior student-athlete...Earned first-team All-ACC honors as a senior after tallying 110 points on 24-of-32 field goals and 38-of-42 PATs...Tied school record with 54-yard field goal against Duke...As a junior, received first-team All-ACC accolades after setting school record with 24 field goals and 125 points...Paced ACC and was fifth in the NCAA with 1.71 field goals per game...Nailed 8-of-10 field goal beyond 40 yards...Starting kicker in all 11 games plus the Orange Bowl as sophomore and was an honorable mention All-ACC selection...Named a second-team freshman All-American by The Sporting News after hitting 16-of-25 field goals and going 41-of-42 on PATs for 89 points...Majored in kinesiology...Three-year letterwinner and two-time first-team all-state choice at Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, Va., earning all-state honors following his sophomore and senior seasons...Son of Julie and Bob Novak, who are both professors at Purdue and taught at the University of Virginia while Nick was a prep.  Nick also has two brothers: Older brother Andrew is an attorney in Dallas, Texas and twin brother Chris is in graduate school at Purdue University.
	Fifth-year senior who enters his final year as one of the top placekickers in the country ... has been outstanding in every aspect during his three years as Maryland's kicker ... a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award each of the last two years and a serious contender this year ... has a strong leg and good accuracy ... consistent as both a placekicker and with kickoff duties ... a very hard worker ... enters the season needing just three points to become the Atlantic Coast Conference's all-time leading scorer, surpassing the 326 points of FSU's Scott Bentley ... 324 career points is a Maryland record ... needs 100 points - a mark he has surpassed each of the last two years -- to become the NCAA's all-time points leader (Houston's Roman Anderson ('88-91) currently holds that mark with 423) ... ranked among the nation's top 25 in field goals and scoring as a sophomore and a junior. For more on Nick at University of Maryland...