Kindler registered a 28-yard second quarter and a game-tying 21-yard fourth quarter field goal in UW-Whitewater’s 27-26 triumph at UW-Platteville on Sept. 29. The teams entered the contest ranked fourth and 13th, respectively by D3football.com. He averaged 46.9 yards per punt on seven attempts, including placing three inside the 20-yard line. Kindler recorded six kick offs for a total of 390 yards, an average of 65 yards per kick. He also converted all three of his extra-point attempts in the contest.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Max Goettl, Sophomore, Tailback, Stanley, Wis. (Stanley-Boyd)
UW-La Crosse, Christian Hallingstad, Senior, Punter, Cumberland, Wis. (Rice Lake)
UW-Oshkosh, Nate Ray, Sophomore, Kicker, Verona, Wis.
UW-River Falls, Will Jensen, Sophomore, Punter, Brillion, Wis.
UW-Stevens Point, Marc Young, Senior, Returner/Wide Receiver, Detroit, Mich. (Soutfield-Lathrup)
UW-Stout, Zak Snell, Sophomore, Wide Receiver, Castaic, Calif. (West Ranch)