BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Samford sophomore place-kicker Mitchell Fineran has been named to the watch list for the Fred Mitchell Award, which recognizes place-kickers for their excellence on the football field for the 2019-2020 season and for continued community service during their off-season.
 
As a freshman last season, Fineran made 13-of-17 field goal attempts. He was also good on all 50 of his extra-point attempts, and he led the team in scoring with 89 points.
 
So far this season, Fineran is 3-for-3 on field goals and 9-for-9 in extra-point attempts.
 
Fineran and the Bulldogs will open Southern Conference play at 21^st-ranked Wofford Saturday evening. The game is scheduled for a 5 p.m. (CT) start from Gibbs Stadium in Spartanburg, S.C.