
Washington’s clutch kicker with ice in his veins
In the 2011 season, Erik Folk stood out as Washington’s reliable, high-pressure placekicker, finishing his UW career perfect on extra points and repeatedly delivering in late-game moments, including back-to-back game-winners against USC in 2009 and 2010.[2][5][8][14] What makes him interesting is the combo of accuracy, range, and nerve: he hit a 53-yard field goal, handled both kickoffs and place kicks, and earned special teams recognition while carrying a reputation for big-game composure.[2][5][8]