Aussie, Aussie, Aussie: Utah's Wishnowsky wins Ray Guy Award

ATLANTA (AP) Utah sophomore Mitch Wishnowsky has captured the Ray Guy Award as the best punter in college football. Wishnowsky is among a wave of punters from

ATLANTA (AP) Utah sophomore Mitch Wishnowsky has captured the Ray Guy Award as the best punter in college football.

Wishnowsky is among a wave of punters from Australia who have revolutionized the position in America. He was honored Thursday night, beating out Michael Dickson of Texas and Cameron Johnston of Ohio State.

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Wishnowsky led the nation in net punting (44.9 yards) and had 28 punts of at least 50 yards. He didn't have a touchback after his first game of the season.

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