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Pelino Tabbed to Lou Groza Award Watch List
8/2/2024 12:00:00 PM | Football
DURHAM, N.C. – The Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced Friday that Duke junior kicker Todd Pelino was named to the 33rd annual Lou Groza Place-Kicker Award watch list, presented by the Orange Bowl.
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Pelino, who enters his third season as Duke's starting placekicker, led the team in scoring in 2023 with 92 points on 18-of-23 field goals and 38-of-38 PATs. His 92 points on the year ranked seventh all-time in program history for a single season and ranked tied for fifth in the ACC. The Cornelius, North Carolina, native enters the 2024 season having converted six consecutive field goals and 61 straight PAT attempts.
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In 18 career games, Pelino has totaled 139 points on 26-of-32 field goals and 61-of-61 PATs. He registered a career-long 52-yard field goal against NC State in 2023, which ranks tied for the 11th longest field goal in program history. He has made a career-high three field goals on three occasions, including against Troy in the 2023 76® Birmingham Bowl. The junior also holds 12 games with seven-plus points, including a career-high 12 against UCF (2022) and Pittsburgh (2023).
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Semifinalists for the Lou Groza Award will be announced November 19, 2024, while the top three finalists for the award will be unveiled November 26, 2024. The winner of the 33rd Annual Lou Groza Award will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show held on December 12, 2024.
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The award is named for National Football League Hall of Fame kicker Lou "The Toe" Groza, who played 21 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Groza won four NFL championships with Cleveland and was named NFL Player of the Year in 1954. Although an All-Pro offensive lineman as well, Groza ushered in the notion that there should be a place on an NFL roster for a kicker.
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Season tickets for the upcoming season may be purchased online at goduke.com/footballtix or by calling the Duke Athletics Ticket Office at 919-681-BLUE (2583).
To stay up to date with Blue Devils football, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeFootball".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
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Duke Players on 2024 NCFAA Watch Lists
Maxwell Award:Â Jordan Moore
Lou Groza Award: Todd Pelino
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Pelino, who enters his third season as Duke's starting placekicker, led the team in scoring in 2023 with 92 points on 18-of-23 field goals and 38-of-38 PATs. His 92 points on the year ranked seventh all-time in program history for a single season and ranked tied for fifth in the ACC. The Cornelius, North Carolina, native enters the 2024 season having converted six consecutive field goals and 61 straight PAT attempts.
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In 18 career games, Pelino has totaled 139 points on 26-of-32 field goals and 61-of-61 PATs. He registered a career-long 52-yard field goal against NC State in 2023, which ranks tied for the 11th longest field goal in program history. He has made a career-high three field goals on three occasions, including against Troy in the 2023 76® Birmingham Bowl. The junior also holds 12 games with seven-plus points, including a career-high 12 against UCF (2022) and Pittsburgh (2023).
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Semifinalists for the Lou Groza Award will be announced November 19, 2024, while the top three finalists for the award will be unveiled November 26, 2024. The winner of the 33rd Annual Lou Groza Award will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show held on December 12, 2024.
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The award is named for National Football League Hall of Fame kicker Lou "The Toe" Groza, who played 21 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Groza won four NFL championships with Cleveland and was named NFL Player of the Year in 1954. Although an All-Pro offensive lineman as well, Groza ushered in the notion that there should be a place on an NFL roster for a kicker.
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Season tickets for the upcoming season may be purchased online at goduke.com/footballtix or by calling the Duke Athletics Ticket Office at 919-681-BLUE (2583).
To stay up to date with Blue Devils football, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeFootball".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
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Duke Players on 2024 NCFAA Watch Lists
Maxwell Award:Â Jordan Moore
Lou Groza Award: Todd Pelino
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#GoDuke
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