FACES Vanderbilt Senior Sarah Fuller Poised to Make Power 5 History by Elizabeth DiPietro November 28, 2020 Sarah Fuller, a senior at Vanderbilt University, is hoping to make history this weekend. A school official confirmed that she has traveled to Missouri with the school football team and will dress for Saturday’s game to be available as a kicker. If Fuller sees playing time during the matchup in Missouri, she will become the first woman to play in a Power 5 football game. The term “Power 5” refers to the five conferences in college football whose members comprise the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of NCAA Division I. They are considered the highest level of collegiate football in the country. Fuller was a goalkeeper on the Vanderbilt soccer team and tried out for the kicker position this week. The spot was vacant due to a COVID-19 opt-out. Vanderbilt’s website reports that head coach Derek Mason told ESPN 102.5 that Fuller was “an option” for kicker on Saturday. Vanderbilt is just 3-for-7 on field goals this season. Only two other women have played football at the FBS level: Kate Hnida of New Mexico and April Goss of Kent State. Hnida scored two extra points as a placekicker for the New Mexico Lobos in 2003. Goss kicked an extra point for the Kent State Golden Flashes in 2015. Sarah Fuller couldn’t contain her excitement, tweeting on Friday, “Let’s make history. #PlayLikeAGirl #AnchorDown.” She will also wear a helmet that bears the phrase “Play Like a Girl.” Fuller also tweeted, “Tomorrow I will be wearing “Play Like a Girl” on the back of my helmet. @iplaylikeagirl is nonprofit that encourages girls to play sports and get exposure to STEM opportunities. Check them out! #playlikeagirl https://iplaylikeagirl.org/donate/” Post Views: 478 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Elizabeth DiPietro Liz DiPietro has been a staff writer for In The Zone since 2011. She is a New York City public school teacher working at a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. Liz has a Master's of Creative Writing from Queens College and a Master's of Special Education from the College of Staten Island. She is a diehard Yankees, Knicks, and Jets fan and exercise enthusiast. Liz lives in Staten Island, NY with her husband Dave and 2-year-old son Christopher. Latest posts by Elizabeth DiPietro (see all) How Does Aaron Rodgers Measure Up Against Other “Jeopardy” Guest Hosts? - April 12, 2021 New York Baseball Parks Welcome Back Fans, But Is It Too Much Too Soon? - March 22, 2021 MadFit Dance Workout Videos — Fitness Fun for All - March 15, 2021 2021 MLB Season Brings Excitement and Uncertainty - February 28, 2021 Related Topicsapril gosskate hnidapower 5power 5 footballsarah fullerVanderbiltvanderbilt footballWomen in Sports Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 106: Newsday’s Neil Best (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 12, 2021 More in FACES You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Exclusive Interview w/ Kyle J. Andrews, High School Sports Reporter from The Baltimore Sun (VIDEO) The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Sunil Sunder Raj Since July of... You Know I’m Right, Episode 108: WFAN’s Sweeny Murti (Audio/Video) On the 108th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Minnesota Vikings distributes 1,500 meals to families for Thanksgiving Ravens-Steelers game moved to Tuesday night following COVID-19 outbreak