Is this poll actually connected to the award?
According to the website,
“This year’s finalists were selected by a panel of more than 100 FBS head coaches, SIDs, media members, former Groza finalists, and current NFL kickers. These finalists will be honored at the 32nd annual Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Awards Banquet on December 4th in Palm Beach County. The same voting panel then selects the winner, who will be announced live on ESPN at the Home Depot College Football Awards on Friday, December 8th.”
and…
“Fan votes will count toward naming the winner of the Lou Groza Award. The finalist who receives the greatest total of fan votes will be given one vote on the final ballot.”
So putting two and two together, whoever wins the fan vote will receive an additional 1 among over 100 total votes. Does it count? Yes - a little less than 1%. But don’t let that stop you. Every little bit helps. I’ve voted and will continue to vote daily.