Ficken was named first-team Associated Press Class 5A all-state for coach Mark Hoffman at Valparaiso High School. He also was a member of the all-area team. A former soccer player, he made 13 field goals as a senior, including a school-record 52-yard kick. He also recorded 45 touchbacks on kickoffs during his senior season.
Full name is Samuel James Ficken. He is the son of Jim and Nancy Ficken and has a brother, Drew. A cousin, Robbie Hummel, recently completed a stellar career with the Purdue basketball team. Ficken enjoys water skiing, wake boarding, tubing and skiing. He is a finance major and is on schedule to graduate in December 2014. He owned a 3.59 cumulative grade-point average after the spring semester. Born December 14, 1992 in Valparaiso, Ind.
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