Shane Andrus (2021) - Hall of Fame - Murray State University Athletics

Shane Andrus

Induction:
2021

Shane Andrus - Football (2000-02)

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Part of the great history of Murray High School producing great kickers for the Racers. Followed kicking stars including: Chris Dill, Greg Miller and Gary Crass.
Was named All-OVC 2001 and 2002 as top kicker in the conference. He was All-America in 2001.
In 2001, made the first six attempts of his career with the Racers and was 15-of-22 for field goals with a long of 47. He was 21-of-21 in PATs.
2002 Season – 47-of-48 on PATs. Had made 47 in a row for the season and 68 in two seasons at MSU.
Playing for the Racers from 2000-02, made 12 field goals and was 68-of-69 point after attempts.
His strong leg helped the Racer offense add another weapon that could put points on the board.
In Racer lore, two of Murray State's most memorable plays have happened inside the last 20 years.
In 2010, Danero Thomas hit the buzzer shot to lead the Racers to NCAA Tournament glory.
Before that in 2002, Andrus delivered "The Kick" to go with "The Shot" by Thomas as two famous Racer moments that will never be forgotten.
It was Andrus' 52-yard field goal on the final play that defeated Eastern Illinois 27-35 to give the Racers a share of its eighth Ohio Valley Conference championship.As of 2021, it is still the last championship for MSU.
As a two-sport star in football and baseball at Murray High School, Andrus had an eye to play both sports at Murray State when he arrived in 2000. He eventually focused on football kicking.
2003 NFL Draft – Went undrafted. Not unusual for kickers and punters
2006 had first chance with the Indianapolis Colts.
2007 resigned with the Colts, but went to NFL Europe and made 14-of-17 field goals for the Hamburg Sea Devils.
2008 signed with New York Giants.
2009 signed with Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Was later picked up for a third time by the Colts.
2010 signed a second time with Tampa Bay and was 7-of-7 on PATs. Only had one FG attempt. It was blocked.
2010 signed by San Francisco 49ers, but an ankle injury signaled his NFL career.
Andrus was 2-of-5 in field goals and 13-of-13 in PATs in his eight years in the NFL.
2004 MSU graduated in business & marketing.