a clutch-legged Cal Poly kicker with game-winner chops
In the 2002 season, Navid Niakan stood out as a high-pressure placekicker for Cal Poly, highlighted by a four-field-goal, game-winning performance against Weber State, including a 31-yarder with 16 seconds left. His differentiator was poise: he delivered in tight, late-game situations and showed range on makes from the 20s and 30s. For a team, that kind of calm, reliable finish is gold—especially when you want a kicker who seems to enjoy the moment rather than fear it.
