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Texas' Michael Dickson wins Ray Guy Award for best punter

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Texas punter Michael Dickson won the Ray Guy Award for the nation's best punter Thursday evening. The junior takes home the hardware after finishing as a finalist for the award in 2016.

An Australian native, Dickson made a major difference for the Longhorns' special teams this season. He boomed punts an average of 48 yards, which ranks first in the nation.

Here's the "All-American Australian" Michael Dickson's insane punt. Don't get to post punter highlights every day. pic.twitter.com/F8KO37EIIk

Dickson emerged as one of the nation's best special teams players last season. He set a school record while averaging 47 yards per kick.