Friday, October 29, 2010

Gamecocks Lanning Nominated for Ray Guy Award

University of South Carolina senior punter Spencer Lanning is one of 51 athletes nominated for the 2010 Ray Guy Award, as announced today by the Augusta Sports Council. Lanning, a 5-11, 192-pounder, from Rock Hill, S.C. (York Comprehensive H.S.), is averaging 44.7 yards per punt this season on 26 kicks with a long of 58 yards. Seven of his 26 kicks have been inside the 20. This is his third season as the Gamecocks' punter. He has averaged 42.5 yards per punt throughout his Carolina career. The Ray Guy Award list will be narrowed to ten semi-finalists to be named on November 12. Following the semi-finalists announcement, a national body of Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) sports information directors, coaches, media representatives, and previous Ray Guy Award winners will vote for the top three finalists, who will be identified on November 22. The voting body will then cast ballots to select the winner.

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