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Punter Hunter Green Flips Field, Earns National Nod
6 Oct
Summary
- Hunter Green named Ray's Eight punter of the week for his performance.
- He averaged 51.7 yards on six punts, pinning three inside the 20.
- Green's strong punting aided Washington's field position advantage.
Washington punter Hunter Green recently earned a "Ray's Eight" selection from the Ray Guy Award. This recognition stemmed from his impressive 310-yard punting performance during a game at USC, where he averaged 51.7 yards per punt across six kicks. Three of these punts successfully pinned the opposing team inside their own 20-yard line.
Green's powerful leg has been instrumental in "flipping the field" for Washington. Head coach Jedd Fisch highlighted Green's impact, noting how the punter consistently helps the team escape poor starting field position on offense. This ability is vital, as Washington has faced numerous drives starting inside their own 10-yard line.
This strategic advantage was particularly evident in a game against USC, where the game plan emphasized forcing long drives. Green's punts, combined with effective coverage, contributed to USC's average starting field position being pushed back to their own 24-yard line. His punts averaged 4.11 seconds of hang time, third-best in the Big Ten.
Across five games, Green has punted 24 times for 1,138 yards, with 10 punts inside the 20. His 43.3 net yardage ranks fourth in the Big Ten. Meanwhile, Iowa boasts a strong punt unit led by Boston Everitt, who leads the nation in punts inside the 20 with 14. Iowa's punt coverage has limited opponent returns, contributing to their ninth-ranked national average opponent starting field position.
The upcoming game between Washington and Iowa is anticipated to be a field position battle, as both teams rank highly in punts per game. Washington leads the Big Ten with 4.8 punts per game, while Iowa averages 4.6.
