Sigmon named Special Teams Player of the Week

Junior kicker Richard Sigmon was named the Special Teams Player of the Week by SouthernPigskin.com.

Sigmon nailed a 39-yard field goal in overtime to secure Western Carolina’s first win against a conference opponent in over two seasons.  He connected on both of his field goal attempts, the other from 41 yards out.

Sigmon perfectly capped the Homecoming Day game as the Catamounts overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to tie the game.  In the overtime session, Sigmon split the uprights on a 39-yard field goal to win the game and set off a near mob-scene on at E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field. 

"I told Sigmon, they are going to call time out" said Coach Speir in the post game interview. "Put a smile on your face and a song in your heart and enjoy the moment. This is what kickers grow up dreaming about. I just slapped him on the head and he grinned at me. He's struggled some this year. I am proud of (Richard) Sigmon and that whole front line. That kick was true through."

Sigmon kicking the game winning field goal/Picture Courtesy WCU Athletics

Purple & Gold congratulates Richard on this honor.


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