OSU's Quinn Sharp Named Ray Guy Award Semifinalist

The award is given to the nation's best punter, and Sharp is the only sophomore among the 10 semifinalists.

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OSU's Quinn Sharp Named Ray Guy Award Semifinalist

Originally Published: Nov 12, 2010 12:22 PM CDT

Oklahoma Sports Staff

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Oklahoma State punter Quinn Sharp is among 10 national semifinalists for the Ray Guy Award announced Friday.

The Ray Guy Award is given annually to the nation’s best punter, and Sharp is currently No. 2 in the nation with a 47.3 yards-per-punt average. He is the only sophomore among the 10 semifinalists.

Sharp has shown a strong leg as well as the ability to pin opponents deep in their own territory. He has 11 punts of 50 yards orlonger and six of 60 yards or longer this year, and had four punts downed inside the 8-yard line in one game against Kansas State.

Sharp also leads in the nation with 43 kickoffs resulting in touchbacks, with the closest team total behind him being Florida State’s 32. Sharp’s predecessor, Matt Fodge, won the 2008 Ray Guy Award.

2010 Ray Guys Award Semifinalists

Bryan Anger – Junior, California
Drew Butler – Junior, Georgia
Ryan Donahue – Senior, Iowa
Reid Forrest – Senior, Washington State
Chas Henry – Senior, Florida
Dan Hutchins – Senior, Pittsburgh
Kyle Martens – Junior, Rice
Anthony Santella – Senior, Illinois
Quinn Sharp – Sophomore, Oklahoma State
Dawson Zimmerman – Junior, Clemson