Fletcher Named Ray Guy National Punter of the Week – University of Cincinnati Athletics

AUGUSTA, Ga.  –  Cincinnati sophomore punter Mason Fletcher collected Nationwide Punter of the Week honors from the Ray Man Award and the Augusta Sports activities Council on Tuesday following his efficiency at Tulsa final Saturday.
 
Fletcher punted six occasions for 264 yards for a mean of 44.0. Solely two of his punts had been returned for -4 yards. He booted three punts contained in the 20, and had an extended punt of 45 yards to assist lead the Bearcats to a 31-21 victory over the Golden Hurricane within the American Athletic Convention opener.
 
Fletcher has firmly established himself as one of many nation’s high punters in 2022, rating fifth within the nation with a 46.6 common. His 13 punts contained in the opponent’s 20-yard line rank tied-for-fourth nationally and he has booted seven not less than 50 yards.
 
Fletcher was named the AAC Particular Groups Participant of the Week following his Miami (Ohio) efficiency two weeks in the past through which he averaged 48.2 on 5 tries, together with a career-long 67-yarder.
 
The Ray Man Award has been given to school soccer’s greatest punter since 2000. The Ray Man Watch Checklist will likely be narrowed right down to a 10-punter semifinalist checklist on Nov. 21. Three finalists will likely be introduced on Nov. 29. The winner will likely be introduced on Dec. 8 on the Dwelling Depot School Soccer Awards Present on ESPN.
 

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