2007: Popov once again was the Saints' second-leading scorer with 37 points, finishing 22-of-23 on extra point tries and 5-of-8 on field goal attempts. The Syracuse, NY native earned Second Team All-Conference honors for his punting abilities, averaging 36.5 yards on 46 punts while tallying 15 inside the opponents 20 yard line.
2006: In his sophmore season, Popov became the Saints go-to kicker for field goal chances, extra points, and punts. He was the team's second leading scorer with 32 points, and was 23-of-27 on extra point opportunities. The Syracuse, NY native also connected on 3-of-7 field goal kicks, including a long of 32 yards. Popov also gathered an average of 36.5 yards per punt, netting 1,968 yards including a long of 64 and ten kicks inside the 20 yard line.
2005: Popov was a back-up to all-league senior Nick Little.
Popov is a Math (Engineering) major.
Career Statistics
Kicking
Year |
PAT |
PAT % |
FG |
FG % |
Long |
Points |
2007 |
22-23 |
95.7 |
5-8 |
62.5 |
42 |
37 |
2006 |
23-27 |
85.1 |
3-7 |
42.9 |
32 |
32 |
Total |
45-50 |
90.0 |
8-15 |
53.3 |
42 |
69 |
Punting
Year |
No. |
Yards |
Avg. |
Long |
TB |
FC |
I20 |
BLK |
2007 |
46 |
1,681 |
36.5 |
52 |
3 |
11 |
15 |
2 |
2006 |
54 |
1,968 |
36.5 |
64 |
1 |
10 |
10 |
0 |
Total |
100 |
3,649 |
36.5 |
64 |
4 |
21 |
25 |
2 |
At Onondaga Central High
Popov played football. As a captain, he earned first-team all-league and second-team all-state honors as a senior. In his junior year, he earned first-team all-state honors.
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