On Friday morning, the Augusta Sports Council announced the 2024 Ray Guy Award Semifinalists. Texas A&M’s true freshman punter Tyler White made the cut as one of the remaining ten.
White has been the special team’s MVP for the season and gives the defense the advantage with his field-flipping kicks. The three-time SEC Special Teams Player of the Week averages 45.3 yards per punt and leads the SEC in punts inside the 20-yard line with 16. He is an under-the-radar asset that can help a coaching staff when they have those games that turn into a battle of field position.
Below is the social media announcement that Tyler White has been named a Ray Guy Award Semifinalist.
𝐑𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐮𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 ➡️ @tylerwhite2023 👟#GigEm | @RayGuyAward pic.twitter.com/ccxDEcmkh1
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) November 15, 2024
The Augusta Sports Council created the Ray Guy Award in 2000 to honor Thomson, Georgia native and College and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Ray Guy. Punters are evaluated on their overall statistics and contribution to the team. Particular emphasis is placed on net average, percentage of total punts inside the 20-yard line, and percentage of punts not returned. The winner must display team leadership, self-discipline, and have a positive impact on the team’s success.
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