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GRASU'S WSU CAREER
SOPHOMORE (2008): Joined the Cougars in fall camp after transferring from Moorpark Junior College...connected on 9-of-13 (.692) field goals, including a long of 47, for the season ...also converted 13-of-14 extra points and had six kickoffs totaling 302 yards, a 50.3 average...totaled 40 points on season...named Pacific-10 Conference Special Teams Player of the Week following the Apple Cup where he kicked three field goals, including the game-winner in the second overtime, to clinch the Cougars' come-from-behind, 16-13 victory over the Huskies...Grasu hit a 28-yard attempt as time expired in regulation before connecting on a 19-yarder in the first overtime ...clinched victory with a 37-yard field goal, capping a perfect 3-for-3 afternoon...had season-best 47-yarder at UCLA and also made two FGs against Portland State...his 43-yard FG against Cal were WSU's only points of contest...shared WSU's Special Teams Player of the Week award with Patrick Rooney following Portland State game.
GRASU'S MOORPARK COLLEGE CAREER
FRESHMAN (2007): Named All-Western Conference for head coach Jim Bittner's league-championship squad...converted 9-of-11 field goal attempts.
GRASU'S HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Two-year letterwinner in football as a kicker and linebacker for head coach Jeremiah Ross...named all-league at kicker as a JUNIOR...team won the league championship on his game-winning field goal...squad went on to win the CIF Southern Section championship...once again garnered all-league honors as a SENIOR...four-year letterwinner on the soccer field was named all-league as a defender both junior and senior seasons...team won the league championship his junior year...was named team captain as a senior.
PERSONAL
Nicola Grasu...parents Steve and Mariana...younger brother, Hroniss...enjoys kicking any type of ball and family and friends...plans to pursue a degree in hospitality business management.
KICKING G/GS PTS PAT FGM-FGA 1-29 30-39 40-49 50+ LG
2008 11/11 40 13-14 9-13 4-5 3-4 2-4 0-0 47
