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Kiernan Named Ray Guy Punter Of The Week
September 13, 2022 | Football
Ben Kiernan has been named the Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week for his effort last week in the 35-28 victory at Georgia State.Â
A senior from Dublin, Ireland, Kiernan averaged a career-best 54.2 yards on five punts last Saturday at Georgia State. The fourth-year starter had the two longest punts of his career of 70 and 64 yards with both landing inside the Panthers' 20-yard line.
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A senior from Dublin, Ireland, Kiernan averaged a career-best 54.2 yards on five punts last Saturday at Georgia State. The fourth-year starter had the two longest punts of his career of 70 and 64 yards with both landing inside the Panthers' 20-yard line.
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