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Ray Guy Award

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Country
  
United States

Currently held by
  
Mitch Wishnowsky, Utah

First awarded
  
2000

Awarded for
  
College Football's top punter

Presented by
  
Greater Augusta Sports Council

The Ray Guy Award is presented annually to college football's top punter by the Augusta Sports Council. The award is named after punter Ray Guy, a former All-American at Southern Mississippi and an all-pro player for the Oakland Raiders.

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Criteria

Nominees are evaluated on their overall statistics and contribution to the team. Particular emphasis is placed on the following statistics: net average, percentage of total punts inside the 20-yard line, and percentage of punts not returned. The Ray Guy Award winner is determined by a national selection committee of football writers, FBS college coaches, sports information directors, and past Ray Guy Award winners. The winner must display team leadership, self-discipline, and have a positive impact on the team’s success.

Trophies won by school

† Includes a two-time winner.

References

Ray Guy Award Wikipedia