Southern University's Marcus Borne (27) celebrates with kicker Joshua Griffin (45) after Griffin's 33-yard field goal against Virginia-Lynchburg during the first half of the Jaguars' homecoming game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at A.W.
Mumford Stadium. SU led 24-7 at the half. Southern kicker Josh Griffin’s reputation preceded him.
Newcomers to the team this summer said they remembered his 54-yard field goal with eight seconds left to help his team beat Texas Southern last season. Griffin said it’s nice to be remembered but consistency is his focus going into his senior season. He was 7 of 11 on field goals, including 4 of 5 from 40 yards or more, but missed three extra points.
He’s the strongest part of the Southern special teams, which will include a pair of new punters in Kenny Pham and Jaiden Dominguez. “I’m working on my technique in camp this year, trying to improve on my weaknesses like my consistency,” said Griffin, a left-footed kicker from Vicksburg, Mississippi. “I know I have the leg power, but I really want to drill the numbers so I can have a more productive season.
“A lot of the new guys tell me they know me by that kick. I always feel a little humbled by that, I always appreciate it. But I’ve got to keep working harder.
That was last year, so I’ve got to do something better this year.” Griffin was named to the All-Southwestern Athletic Conference second team last year and has been effective with his kickoffs since arriving at Southern. “He .