Scott Sisson

Scott O'Neal Sisson (born July 21, 1971, in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League. He played for the New England Patriots (1993) and the Minnesota Vikings (1996). He played collegiately for the Georgia Tech football team and was an All-America selection in 1992. He was inducted into the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame in 2003.^[1] During his one year tenure with the New England Patriots, he was referred to as "Missin'" Sisson .^[2] due to his 53.8% (worst in NFL) kicking percentage.^[3]

Victory over Virginia 1990 Homecoming

Scott Sisson's victory kick that secured Georgia Tech's win over previously #1 ranked Virginia on the UVA homecoming game resulted in wild partying on the Georgia Tech campus including spontaneous bonfires, and set the stage for Georgia Tech's #1 season victory in 1990 winning the UPI poll (with the AP poll going to Colorado), turning Sisson into a campus hero. Georgia Tech was undefeated that year, having previously tied to relatively unknown Wake Forrest, in contrast to the AP's pick of Colorado which had lost one game that season.^[4]

Scott Sisson's set a record of 84 points and 70 consecutive extra points that was passed in 2000 by Luke Manget. His victory over UVA and success on the field brought extra attention to Georgia Tech special teams.^[5]

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