YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University redshirt junior punter Austin Barnes (Fairview Heights, Ill.-O'Fallon) was named a candidate for the 2016 Ray Guy Award, which honors the nation's top collegiate punter, the Augusta Sports Council announced Monday, Oct. 31. The 66 candidates were nominated for the award by their school's sports information department.
The Fairview Heights, Ill. native has done a fantastic job when it comes to punting the football in 2016. Out of 42 punts, 19 have been downed inside the 20-yard line, and only four have gone into the end zone for a touchback.