Wright Named to Ray’s 8 for Week Nine
Oct 28, 2019 | Football
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Tulane University punter Ryan Wright was named to the Ray's 8 for week nine by the Augusta Sports Council and the Ray Guy Award. The eight punters selected are eligible to be named the Punter of the Week for week nine, which will be announced tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 29th at 9 a.m.
Wright had three punts and averaged 48 yards per punt at Navy. His longest punt was a 51-yard boot that pinned the Midshipmen inside the 20-yard line in the first quarter. Wright had two punts inside the Navy 20-yard line and logged 144 total yards over his three punts.
Ray's 8 – Week Nine:
Arryn Sipposs, Auburn
Ben Griffths, USC
Braden Mann, Texas A&M
Lou Hedley, Miami
Matt Naranjo, Bowling Green
Max Duffy, Kentucky
Ryan Wright, Tulane
Tommy Heatherly, FIU
Fans can visit the Ray Guy Award Instagram and Twitter to find the voting link for who they think should become the Punter of the Week this week.
The Green Wave will be back in action Saturday, Nov. 2, against Tulsa in Yulman Stadium.
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.
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.
About the National College Football Awards Association
The Ray Guy Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses college football's most prestigious awards. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA and its 22 awards now boast over 800 recipients, dating to 1935. Visit ncfaa.org to learn more about our story.
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Follow Tulane football on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @GreenWaveFB. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
Wright had three punts and averaged 48 yards per punt at Navy. His longest punt was a 51-yard boot that pinned the Midshipmen inside the 20-yard line in the first quarter. Wright had two punts inside the Navy 20-yard line and logged 144 total yards over his three punts.
Ray's 8 – Week Nine:
Arryn Sipposs, Auburn
Ben Griffths, USC
Braden Mann, Texas A&M
Lou Hedley, Miami
Matt Naranjo, Bowling Green
Max Duffy, Kentucky
Ryan Wright, Tulane
Tommy Heatherly, FIU
Fans can visit the Ray Guy Award Instagram and Twitter to find the voting link for who they think should become the Punter of the Week this week.
The Green Wave will be back in action Saturday, Nov. 2, against Tulsa in Yulman Stadium.
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.
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.
About the National College Football Awards Association
The Ray Guy Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses college football's most prestigious awards. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA and its 22 awards now boast over 800 recipients, dating to 1935. Visit ncfaa.org to learn more about our story.
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Follow Tulane football on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @GreenWaveFB. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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