Hofrichter Named ACC Specialist of the Week

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Syracuse redshirt senior punter Sterling Hofrichter was voted the Atlantic Coast Conference Specialist of the Week on Monday, Sept. 16 for his performance in the Orange's home opener last Saturday night against top-ranked Clemson. Hofrichter averaged 52.2 yards on nine punts against the Tigers, the fourth-highest, single-game average in team history for a player with a minimum of three punts.

Hofrichter hit a career-best six punts that traveled at least 50 yards, including matching his career long with a 65-yard boot. Additionally, he averaged 51.9 net yards per kick, as only two of his punts were returned for a total of three yards. Three ended up inside the Clemson 20-yard line and five resulted in fair catches.

Thanks in large part to Hofrichter's work this season, Syracuse currently ranks fourth in the FBS in team net punting average (46.8).

Hofrichter and the Orange return to action Saturday, Sept. 21 when they host Western Michigan at the Dome. Kickoff between the Orange and Broncos is scheduled for noon on ACC Network.

Saturday is Military Appreciation Day, presented by SEFCU, and multiple recognitions of our nation's servicemen and women are planned. Active military personnel, veterans, and their families who qualify are eligible for complimentary tickets to the game through the "Cuse for the Troops" ticket program. To receive complimentary tickets, military members should sign up at Cuse.com/military. Tickets for military personnel are $10 the day of the game.

Season tickets for Syracuse's five remaining home games, including Western Michigan, start at $125. They are on sale now online (Cuse.com/tickets), by phone (888-DOME-TIX) and at the Dome Box Office located in the Ensley Athletic Center. Single-game tickets to watch the Orange and Broncos start at $25.

ACC Football Players of the Week – Sept. 16, 2019
Co-Quarterbacks: Trevor Lawrence, Clemson and Bryce Perkins, Miami
Running Back: AJ Dillon, Boston College
Receiver: Sage Surratt, Wake Forest
Offensive Lineman: John Simpson, Clemson
Defensive Lineman: Carlos Basham Jr., Wake Forest
Linebacker: Isaiah Simmons, Clemson
Defensive Back: Nasir Greer, Wake Forest
Specialist: Sterling Hofrichter, Syracuse
Rookie: Jarren Williams, Miami

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