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Reynoldson Named to Ray Guy Award Ray’s 8 for Week Three
9/16/2024 3:43:00 PM | Football
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke freshman punter Kade Reynoldson has been named to the Ray Guy Award "Ray's 8" list following week three of play, the award announced Monday afternoon.
The "Ray's 8" list recognizes collegiate punters each week. From the group nominated, fans determine which punter should be named Punter of the Week by voting on the Ray Guy Award website, HERE.
Reynoldson earned the starting punting job in his initial season with the Blue Devils after enrolling at Duke in January, 2024. In Saturday's 26-21 win over UConn, he booted seven punts for a total of 320 yards, an average of 45.70 yards per punt. Reynoldson blasted a 53-yard punt and 56-yard punt against the Huskies with three downed inside the 20-yard line.
The Queensland, Australia, native ranks fourth in the ACC in punting average at 46.44 yards per punt and is the top-ranked rookie. Among freshmen nationally, Reynoldson stands second in punting average.
About the Ray Guy Award
The Augusta Sports Council created the Ray Guy Award in 2000 to honor Thompson, Georgia native and College and Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee, Ray Guy. Among the statistics used to identify the winner is net punting average, number of times punt is downed or kicked out of bounds inside the opponents 20-yard line, total yardage punted, average returned yardage and percentage of punts not returned with particular emphasis on net punting average. The winner must display team leadership, self-discipline and have a positive impact on the team's success.
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The "Ray's 8" list recognizes collegiate punters each week. From the group nominated, fans determine which punter should be named Punter of the Week by voting on the Ray Guy Award website, HERE.
Reynoldson earned the starting punting job in his initial season with the Blue Devils after enrolling at Duke in January, 2024. In Saturday's 26-21 win over UConn, he booted seven punts for a total of 320 yards, an average of 45.70 yards per punt. Reynoldson blasted a 53-yard punt and 56-yard punt against the Huskies with three downed inside the 20-yard line.
The Queensland, Australia, native ranks fourth in the ACC in punting average at 46.44 yards per punt and is the top-ranked rookie. Among freshmen nationally, Reynoldson stands second in punting average.
About the Ray Guy Award
The Augusta Sports Council created the Ray Guy Award in 2000 to honor Thompson, Georgia native and College and Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee, Ray Guy. Among the statistics used to identify the winner is net punting average, number of times punt is downed or kicked out of bounds inside the opponents 20-yard line, total yardage punted, average returned yardage and percentage of punts not returned with particular emphasis on net punting average. The winner must display team leadership, self-discipline and have a positive impact on the team's success.
For more information on Duke Football, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching "DukeFOOTBALL".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
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