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Ferguson On Ray Guy Award Finalist List

November 27, 2001 | Football

By: Athletics Communications

Nov. 27, 2001

Augusta, Ga. - The Greater Augusta Sports Council announced today the top three finalists for the second annual Ray Guy Award recognizing the nation's top collegiate punter. They are Freddie Capshaw (Junior, University of Miami), Travis Dorsch (Senior, Purdue University) and Jeff Ferguson (Senior, University of Oklahoma).

Each of the 10 semi-finalists were evaluated on their overall statistics and contribution to their team with emphasis placed on the following categories: net average, number punted inside the 20, percentage of total punts inside the 20, average return yardage and percent not returned. A national selection committee of college coaches, sports information directors and sports writers decided the three finalists.

These various components are what made Ray Guy, the award's namesake, a most exceptional punter and that these characteristics are indicative of the nation's top collegiate punter. Ray Guy, a former NFL punter (Oakland Raiders, 1973-1986) is a native of the Augusta, Georgia area, currently residing in Thomson, Georgia.

The winner of the award will be named on the ESPN College Football Awards Show, which will air Thursday, December 6, 2001. The winner will then be honored at the Greater Augusta Sports Awards Gala early next year. Also honored during the evening will be the 11th Annual G.A.M.E.S. Medal (Greater Augusta Medals for Excellence in Sports) winners.

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