Following a career showing against Minnesota, Maryland football’s Wade Lees was named the Ray Guy Punter of the Week. It’s his second time winning the weekly honor.
The 30-year old Australian was called on to flip field position five times against the Gophers, averaging a career-best 48.6 yards a punt. Two of his five attempts traveled more than 50 yards.
#OURGUY this week is Wade Lees of @TerpsFootball!! Congrats!! https://t.co/cEtIhUjU5z pic.twitter.com/rMIWhkwNGt
— Ray Guy Award (@RayGuyAward) September 26, 2018
Though punts are typically associated with failed drives and poor offense, Lees’ kicks against Minnesota came in a dominating 42-13 win. Lees’ first Punter of the Week selection came following last year’s Week 3 blowout loss to eventual national champion-UCF, during which Kasim Hill tore his ACL.
The Aussie was named to the Guy Award watch list for the second straight year this preseason. He could see extended action when the Terps return from their bye week to match up with No. 14 Michigan in Ann Arbor.
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Maryland’s offense found a groove against Minnesota, after using the Matt Canada-favorite jet sweep to set up four touchdowns. Jared’s back with another film review.
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Men’s soccer took down Rutgers, 2-0, behind goals from Eric Matzelevich and Amar Sejdic to get its record back to .500 on the season.
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Men’s basketball has its first practice of the season under its belt. The season is just around the corner.
Happy New Year #TerpNation
— Maryland Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) September 26, 2018
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