Sam Herman
Junior
Kicker/Linebacker
Monroe, La. (River Oaks School)

2007: Academic All-SCAC... played in seven of the Majors' 10 games... attempted seven field goals for the year, connecting on three... kicked a career-long 37-yard field goal in the Majors' 44-10 victory at Louisiana College... 20-of-23 on extra points... went six-for-six on extra points and kicked a 20-yard field goal in Millsaps' 58-6 victory over Birmingham-Southern... booted two kickoffs for touchbacks... also recorded three tackles (one solo), including a tackle-for-loss.

2006: Academic All-SCAC... played in 10 of the Majors' 11 games... took over kicking duties in the fourth game of the season... attempted three field goals, making two... kicked a season-long 36-yarder in the Majors' win over Lincoln University... 16-of-22 on extra points... made all four extra point attempts, kicked a 27-yard field goal, and scored a touchdown on a fake field goal in a win over DePauw... recorded six touchbacks on kickoffs, including three in a loss to Louisiana College... also recorded seven tackles (two solo)... had a career-high three tackles in a loss to Huntingdon.

High School: A five-sport athlete at River Oaks School... a four-year letterman in football at fullback, middle linebacker and punter/kicker under head coach Robert Hannah... state champions in 2005... also played soccer and baseball, ran track and was a member of the swim team.

Personal: Son of Thomas and Sara Herman... has an older brother, Matthew (24) and two younger sisters, Abby (16) and Libby (12)... born and raised in Lima, Ohio... majoring in chemistry.