JACKSON - Junior place-kicker
Taylor Russolino of Millsaps College was one of 12 players recognized nationally on October's "Watch List" for the inaugural
Fred Mitchell Award, given to the top Division II or Division III place-kicker for their excellence on the football field and in the community.
“October was a record-setting month for place-kickers throughout college football as evidenced by the fine young men that we are delighted to honor for their achievements during the month,” Fred Mitchell said.
The Award’s Selection Committee Chairman Chris Kearney added, “We are delighted to recognize these place-kickers for their achievements on the football field and in their communities. These student-athletes play for schools in 11 different states and there is even a freshman recognized this month.”
Russolino leads the Majors in scoring with 68 points from 38 of 39 PAT’s and 10 FG’s, making all field goals in October except for 47 and 48-yard attempts. He already holds school records for career PAT’s made (118) and attempted (127), adding his third record at Sewanee after knocking through his 25th career field goal.
The recipient of the inaugural Fred Mitchell Award will be announced in mid-December based on performance on the field and in the community.