PK, Sr., 5-11, 205 lbs., Queens, NY/Anna Maria
WEEK 2 Stats: 10 points, 2 FG (40+), Game-winning 44-yard FG w/ 00:03 remaining
Cole drilled a tie-breaking field goal in the game’s final seconds for the second week in a row. Following his Week 1 heroics at Patriot League member Fordham, the CCSU senior connected on another clutch kick during the Blue Devils’ home opener against NEC newcomer Merrimack. After the visiting Warriors posted 23 straight points to even the score at 37-37, Cole sent the crowd home happy by nailing a 44-yard attempt with 00:03 remaining. Central’s veteran placekicker also opened the game’s scoring by hitting a 42-yard field goal with 9:09 left in the first quarter. Cole, who added four PATs, bounced back nicely in the game’s final seconds after missing a pair of 43+ yard attempts earlier. He also punted once, netting 43 yards and pinning the opponent inside its own 20.