Vogel Selected as a Guy Award Semifinalist

CORAL GABLES, Fla.  – Sophomore Justin Vogel was selected as one of 10 semifinalists for the 2014 Ray Guy Award today by the Augusta Sports Council.

After spending the 2013 season with the University of Florida, Vogel has made a big impact with the Hurricanes’ special teams unit. In 2014, Vogel is averaging 44.5 yards per punt and 62.2 yards on kickoffs.

In addition, Vogel has dropped 52.6 percent of his punts inside the 20-yard line, which leads the nation.

The candidates were evaluated on their overall statistics and contribution to the team. Particular emphasis was placed on the punter’s net average, percentage of total punts inside the 20-yard line and percentage of punts not returned.

A national voting body of Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) coaches, sports information directors, national media and former Ray Guy Award winners will decide the three award finalists, who will be announced on November 24. Voters will then cast a second round of ballots to decide the winner.

The semifinalists were chosen from a field of 82 candidates for the award, which recognizes the most outstanding punter in college football.