John Carroll University Athletics

David Vitatoe was a vital part of the very successful John Carroll football teams of the late 1990's as the placekicker. He appeared in a school record 42 games and graduated as the school record holder for Field Goals in a Career (35), Extra Points in a Career (140), Extra Points in a Season (40), Extra Points in a Game (8) and Points scored by a kicker (245).

His most productive year was 1998, when he received Division III All-American honors from multiple outlets, including Associated Press Little All-America. He was also the NCAA National Statistical Champion for Field Goals (1998), a first team All-North Region choice and an All-OAC first team selection. The teams he played on finished with a combined record of 32-10.

Vitatoe was the placekicker for the NCAA playoff team in 1997, helping the Blue Streaks reach the postseason for just the second time with his 27-yard game-winning field goal in overtime against Baldwin Wallace in the snow on the final Saturday of the regular season. He finished his career as the third all-time leading scorer in JCU football history and only the fourth player in school history to break the 200-point mark. Vitatoe converted at least one kick (PAT or field goal) in all 42 games.