Archie Wilson, the Nebraska punter who absolutely shredded our Washington Huskies last Saturday, just got named to the Ray Guy Midseason Award watch list. It’s official, announced straight from the school, and if you watched that game, you know why this dude is getting national attention.
The Dawgs Got a Taste of Archie Wilson’s Boot
Remember last Saturday? Wilson was a *nightmare* for the Dawgs’ field position. He averaged a ridiculous 49.8 yards per punt on five kicks against the Huskies, a performance so dominant he earned the Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week honor earlier this week. We saw firsthand how much he tilted the field for Nebraska. He’s been a pivotal piece for their program, no doubt about it.
Season-Long Consistency That Keeps Opponents Pinched
That performance wasn’t some one-off. Wilson has been rock-solid all season long. He’s currently sitting 21st nationally in the Big Ten, averaging a solid 45.1 yards per kick. And here’s the real kicker: 14 of his 31 punts have been downed inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. That’s not just big leg strength, that’s precision and control, consistently pinning teams deep in their own territory. He’s been the “architect behind the Huskers putting opponents deep.”
Wilson is gonna be needed again on a big scale this Friday. Nebraska takes on Illinois, and if those games are anything like we expect, field position is going to be EVERYTHING. Keep an eye on Wilson, because if he keeps this up, he’s going to keep making a huge difference.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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