YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University redshirt junior punter Austin Barnes (Fairview Heights, Ill.-O'Fallon) was named a semifinalist for the 2016 Ray Guy Award, which honors the nation's top collegiate punter, the Augusta Sports Council announced Friday, Nov. 11. The 10 candidates were voted on by a national body of sports writers, coaches, and sports information directors.
The Fairview Heights, Ill. native has done a fantastic job when it comes to punting the football in 2016. Out of 50 punts, 23 have been downed inside the 20-yard line, and only four have gone into the end zone for a touchback.