University of Georgia Athletics
Thorson Named Ray Guy Award Punter Of The Week
October 22, 2024 | Football
ATHENS, Ga. --- After being included on the Ray Guy Award's Ray's 8 earlier this week, junior punter Brett Thorson has now been named the Punter of the Week, according to an announcement from the Augusta Sports Council and award Tuesday.
Thorson, a native of Melbourne, Australia, punted four times for an average of 54 yards (season long of 58 yarder), including two inside the 20 and only one touchback, during the 30-15 rout of No. 1 Texas in Austin. His first punt went out of bounds at the Texas 13 and his second one went to the Texas 10 with a minus-3-yard return. In fact, the Bulldogs are tied for the national lead in Punt Return Defense, allowing an average of minus-3 yards per game.
Thorson's net punting average against the Longhorns was 50.3 thanks in part to three that sailed past the 50-yard mark. The Bulldogs are ranked fourth nationally in Net Punting at 45.1.
Following an off week this Saturday, No. 2 Georgia (6-1, 4-1 SEC) travels to Jacksonville, Fla., to play Florida (4-3, 2-2) on Nov. 2. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET and the ABC will televise the matchup.
Thorson, a native of Melbourne, Australia, punted four times for an average of 54 yards (season long of 58 yarder), including two inside the 20 and only one touchback, during the 30-15 rout of No. 1 Texas in Austin. His first punt went out of bounds at the Texas 13 and his second one went to the Texas 10 with a minus-3-yard return. In fact, the Bulldogs are tied for the national lead in Punt Return Defense, allowing an average of minus-3 yards per game.
Thorson's net punting average against the Longhorns was 50.3 thanks in part to three that sailed past the 50-yard mark. The Bulldogs are ranked fourth nationally in Net Punting at 45.1.
Following an off week this Saturday, No. 2 Georgia (6-1, 4-1 SEC) travels to Jacksonville, Fla., to play Florida (4-3, 2-2) on Nov. 2. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET and the ABC will televise the matchup.
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