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West Virginia kicker hit below the belt on field goal block attempt

West Virginia kicker Josh Lambert wrapped up a solid season with a perfect performance in the Liberty Bowl on Monday. He was 3-3 on field goal attempts, but
West Virginia kicker hit below the belt on field goal block attempt
West Virginia kicker hit below the belt on field goal block attempt

West Virginia kicker Josh Lambert wrapped up a solid season with a perfect performance in the Liberty Bowl on Monday. He was 3-3 on field goal attempts, but paid the price. 

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Late in the third quarter, Lambert got hit below the belt by a Texas A&M defender attempting to block a kick. 

Watch: Texas A&M assistant hits two WVU players at Liberty Bowl​

He needed a minute to compose himself.

The play drew a roughing the kicker penalty, but the Mountaineers couldn't capitalize on the fresh set of downs. Lambert kicked a 31-yard field goal just a few plays later.

WVU went on to lose the game, 45-37.

- Dan Gartland

[via @cjzero]

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