Jake Moody Wins Groza
The trophies will continue until the line improves. The latest:
Michigan place-kicker Jake Moody takes the Lou Groza Award presented by the @OrangeBowl, giving the Wolverines its first winner!
— Lou Groza Award (@LouGrozaAward) December 10, 2021
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Moody was 22/24 on field goals and 4/6 from beyond 40 with a long of 52, and 56/56 on extra point tries. His perfect 4/4 night at Nebraska was the difference in that 32-29 victory, and his popup kickoff kept opponents to the third-worst kickoff return efficiency in the country, according to FEI, which placed Michigan’s special teams 1st overall this year.
Congrats Jake!
December 10th, 2021 at 10:04 AM ^
Moody is the most consistent kicker I have seen at Michigan. Well deserved.
December 10th, 2021 at 11:26 AM ^
The Michigan special teams group was outstanding this season. Has to be the best ST unit in Michigan history.
December 10th, 2021 at 11:38 AM ^
His name should be Jake Money
December 10th, 2021 at 11:43 AM ^
Well-deserved. He was instrumental for this team as it figured out things offensively, especially with our early tendency to settle for FGs in the red zone. It's easy to forget about him because we haven't needed him much recently with all the TDs we're putting up, but without him this team might not be in the playoffs right now.
December 10th, 2021 at 11:55 AM ^
Thanks for posting. Throughout the season, I had a general sense of confidence in Moody. But I didn't realize just how solid he has been until seeking his stats in the post!
December 10th, 2021 at 1:28 PM ^
I thought we agreed that after the Nebraska game that Jake's new name would be "Nails".
Congratulations, Jake "Nails" Moody!
December 10th, 2021 at 2:50 PM ^
Absolutely awesome! It's impressive what a weapon a good kicker can be - not to be overlooked. Congratulations, Jake!
I like these post season awards going to Michigan guys.
December 10th, 2021 at 6:36 PM ^
Just automatic. I quickly this season we need not worry if Jake is lining up. Dude looked sooooo good all year long. That little draw he has, just beautiful.
CONGRATS SIR!!
December 11th, 2021 at 11:38 AM ^
Congratz Moody! He has been a great and consistent kicker (esp not worrying about extra points) and I feel his leg has gotten stronger this year. He consistently puts it out of the the endzone so in the NFL he can handle both kickoffs and field goals. It's been a great story as he wasn't really suppose to be in the picture when Nordin arrived at Michigan yet rotated in and out while he was there. When Moody (especially within 40 yards) steps on the field I just don't worry if it's going to be made. Great season and I hope he has a long and great career in the NFL. He for sure deserves it.
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