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Simon Samarzich named to Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List

LAKE BLUFF, Ill. (August 1, 2022) – Washington State long snapper Simon Samarzich was named to The Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List, Bernies Book Bank announced Monday.

The Patrick Mannelly Award is presented annually to the overall best long snapper at the Division I FBS level in college football. Samarzich is the first Cougar to be named to The Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List in program history.

Samarzich started all 13 games as the long snapper on punt last season and recorded three tackles including two against USC and one in the win over Arizona.