Derek Kutz Class: Senior Hometown: Perryville, Mo. High School: St. Vincent Height / Weight: 5-10 / 160 Position: Kicker Birthdate: 08/23/1982

First-team all-OVC kicker...led the team in scoring with 75 points...team captain...Southeast career record holder for PAT's with 110...established a new Southeast single season record with 50 PAT’s in 2002...handled field goals and PAT's as a true freshman in 2001...great accuracy...30-43 career field goals with a long of 45 yards...110-114 on PAT's.

2003: First-team all-OVC kicker...30-30 PAT's, 15-21 field goals including game winning 39-yard FG at Eastern Kentucky.

2002: Established a new Southeast record with 50 PAT’s … 50-52 on the season … made 8-14 field goals with a long of 44 … third leading scorer with 74 points.

2001: Consistent kicker … 7-8 field goals … 30-32 PAT’s … long field goal of 45 yards … second leading scorer on the team with 51 points.

PREP: Holds five Missouri high school records including 52-52 PAT’s his senior season … best career PAT percentage with 98-99 including 93 straight … tied state record for kicking points with 81 as a senior … 28 field goals.

PERSONAL: Born 8-23-82 … son of Bill and Kathy Kutz … majoring in business … plans to be a dentist.

KUTZ'S STATISTICS
Year     PAT     FG-FGA     Long     Points
2001     30-32    7-8        45        51
2002     50-52    8-14       44        74
2003     30-30   15-21       41        75
Totals  100-114  30-41       130       200