Eastern Michigan Athletics
Tomasek Named "Ray's 8" Selection for Week Six Effort
10/10/2022 2:52:00 PM | Football
The sophomore punter leads the MAC in yards per punt in 2022
AUGUSTA, Ga. (EMUEagles.com) - Eastern Michigan University sophomore punter Mitchell Tomasek (Columbus, Ohio-Worthington Kilbourne) was named a "Ray's 8," selection, given to the best eight punters in college football on a weekly basis, by the Augusta Sports Council and the Ray Guy Award today, Oct. 10.
One of the eight recipients will be named the Ray Guy Award national punter of the week tomorrow, Oct. 11.
Tomasek had a stellar week in EMU's 45-23 triumph over in-state and Mid-American Conference rival Western Michigan University, Oct. 8. He booted four balls for 192 yards, a season-best average of 48.0 yards per attempt (any game with multiple kicks). His effort included a long punt of 54 yards, his fourth-best individual effort of the campaign.
A two-time Mid-American Conference Player of the Week recipient in 2022, Tomasek sits atop the league with a 46.2 yards per punt average this season. As a unit, Eastern Michigan is fourth overall in the MAC in net punting.
Complete "Ray's 8" list for Week Six
Aaron Rodriguez, University of New Mexico
Adam Korsak, Rutgers University
Bryce Baringer, Michigan State University
Jack Browning, San Diego State University
Kyle Ostendorp, University of Arizona
Kyle Ulbrich, Middle Tennessee State University
Mason Hunt, University of Southern Mississippi
Mitchell Tomasek, Eastern Michigan University
About the Ray Guy Award
The Augusta Sports Council created the Ray Guy Award in 2000 to honor Thompson, Georgia native and College and Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee, Ray Guy. Among the statistics used to identify the winner are net punting average, number of times punt is downed or kicked out of bounds inside the opponent's 20-yard line, total yardage punted, average returned yardage and percentage of punts not returned with particular emphasis on net punting average. The winner must display team leadership, self-discipline and have a positive impact on the team's success.
About the Augusta Sports Council
The Augusta Sports Council (ASC) enriches the quality of life and economic well-being of the Augusta metropolitan area by supporting and attracting sporting activities. To learn more, visit www.augustasportscouncil.org.
About the National College Football Awards Association
The Ray Guy Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses college football's most prestigious awards. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA and its 22 awards now boast over 800 recipients, dating to 1935. Visit ncfaa.org to learn more about our story.
One of the eight recipients will be named the Ray Guy Award national punter of the week tomorrow, Oct. 11.
Tomasek had a stellar week in EMU's 45-23 triumph over in-state and Mid-American Conference rival Western Michigan University, Oct. 8. He booted four balls for 192 yards, a season-best average of 48.0 yards per attempt (any game with multiple kicks). His effort included a long punt of 54 yards, his fourth-best individual effort of the campaign.
A two-time Mid-American Conference Player of the Week recipient in 2022, Tomasek sits atop the league with a 46.2 yards per punt average this season. As a unit, Eastern Michigan is fourth overall in the MAC in net punting.
Complete "Ray's 8" list for Week Six
Aaron Rodriguez, University of New Mexico
Adam Korsak, Rutgers University
Bryce Baringer, Michigan State University
Jack Browning, San Diego State University
Kyle Ostendorp, University of Arizona
Kyle Ulbrich, Middle Tennessee State University
Mason Hunt, University of Southern Mississippi
Mitchell Tomasek, Eastern Michigan University
About the Ray Guy Award
The Augusta Sports Council created the Ray Guy Award in 2000 to honor Thompson, Georgia native and College and Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee, Ray Guy. Among the statistics used to identify the winner are net punting average, number of times punt is downed or kicked out of bounds inside the opponent's 20-yard line, total yardage punted, average returned yardage and percentage of punts not returned with particular emphasis on net punting average. The winner must display team leadership, self-discipline and have a positive impact on the team's success.
About the Augusta Sports Council
The Augusta Sports Council (ASC) enriches the quality of life and economic well-being of the Augusta metropolitan area by supporting and attracting sporting activities. To learn more, visit www.augustasportscouncil.org.
About the National College Football Awards Association
The Ray Guy Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses college football's most prestigious awards. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA and its 22 awards now boast over 800 recipients, dating to 1935. Visit ncfaa.org to learn more about our story.
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