AUGUSTA, GA - Five Atlantic Coast Conference punters have been named to the 2018 Ray Guy Award watch list, announced Wednesday by The Augusta Sports Council. The Ray Guy Award is presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate punter.
 
The 27 candidates on the list incorporate a broad spectrum of Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) punters. 2017 finalist Mitch Wishnowsky (Utah) - has returned to the list. Returning semifinalists include Cody Grace (Arkansas State), Corey Fatony (Mizzou) and Drue Chrisman (Ohio State).

The number of eligible candidates for this season will grow when the award opens nominations next week. The complete list of candidates will be released on November 5th. In mid-November, the Ray Guy Award committee will meet to select the ten semifinalists, who will be announced on November 15th. A national body of Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) sports information directors, media representatives and previous Ray Guy Award winners will then vote for the top three finalists to be announced on November 20th. After the finalists are named, the voting body will cast ballots again to select the nation’s top punter. The winner will be announced live during The Home Depot College Football Awards airing on ESPN on Thursday, December 6, 2018.

ACC Players On The Ray Guy Award Watch List:
A.J. Cole, III, NC State
Logan Tyler, Florida State
Oscar Bradburn, Virginia Tech
Pressley Harvin III, Georgia Tech
Sterling Hofrichter, Syracuse

About the Ray Guy Award
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. 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 placed on net punting average. The winner must display team leadership, self-discipline and have a positive impact on the team's success.

About the Augusta Sports Council
The Augusta Sports Council (ASC) enriches the quality of life and economic well-being for the Augusta metropolitan area by supporting and attracting sporting activities. To learn more, visit www.augustasportscouncil.org.