Dillon Kidd nominated for the Ray Guy Award

[Blair Sanderson]

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The Augusta Sports Council has announced the nominees for the 2015 Ray Guy Award, which identifies the nation’s top collegiate punter. Among the 79 candidates is the 2014 Ray Guy Award is University of Iowa senior Dillon Kidd. Candidates were nominated for the award by their school’s sports information department.

Kidd is averaging 44.8 yards on 33 punts through seven games. His 44.8 yards per punt ranks third in the Big Ten and 18th nationally. The native of Deerfield Beach, Fla., has 10 punts of 50-plus yards, which ties for fourth in the Big Ten.

The list will be narrowed to ten semifinalists to be announced on Nov. 13. Following the semifinalists 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 Nov. 23. The voting body will then cast ballots to select the winner.

The presentation of the Ray Guy Award will be featured live on ESPN during The Home Depot College Football Awards, Thursday, Dec. 10.

 

[StormHawk42]

He won't win, but he is definitely one of our most improved players from last year

 

[rivercityjazzman]

Good for Dillon! He's worked hard to improve, and it certainly shows.

 

[ichawk24]

It is amazing how much better Kidd has been this year. Glad to see him on this list, even though its 79(!) guys.

 

[Jonesingforhawkeyes]

Props to the Kidd (pun intended). Good luck to him and I hope he can keep up the good work.

 

[sloehawk]

Good for Dillon! He's worked hard to improve, and it certainly shows.

For sure, The Kidd has been money this year, after a DISASTROUS 1st year. Much kudo's to him, and hope he rides it into a an All-Big spot!

 

[BirdistheWord]

79, man if you did NOT make the list - watch out

 

[rivercityjazzman]

I know, right? I was crushed when I didn't see my name on the list....

 

[hawkeyekid]

I don't care who has been nominated or how many, Kidd has done a great job this year. Pleasantly surprised and I know he can keep it up.

 

[WWDMHawkeye]

Well-deserved, indeed. Great job out of Dillon so far this year!

 

[rivercityjazzman]

Dillon played very well yesterday. Outstanding directional punting, which had been a real weakness last year. I don't think Likely had any punt returns for more than 10 yards, but I'd have to check the stat sheet to be certain.

 

[WWDMHawkeye]

Not very often that a punter lands two inside the 5 in the same game. That's huge, and it led directly to a TD in one case. That kind of punting could be the difference between a W and a L down the stretch.