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(NOTE: CollegeFootballPoll.com's Dave Congrove is a voter of this award. His vote went to Bradley Porcellato of Samford).
Augusta, GA (December 14, 2022) - The Augusta Sports Council is pleased to announce Patrick Rohrbach of the University of Montana as the 2022 FCS Punter of the Year Award winner. He was chosen from a field of 10 semifinalists including the following standout athletes:
Aaron Trusler, Richmond
Austin Dunlap, Southeastern Louisiana
Bradley Porcellato, Samford
Corey Petersen, Campbell
Jake Gerardi, Southern Utah
Patrick Haughney, Holy Cross
Patrick Rohrbach, Montana
Trey Wilhoit, Eastern Illinois
Will Whitehurst, William & Mary
Zach Haynes, Southeast Missouri
The winner was determined by the FCS Punter of the Year Award national voting body which consists of FCS sports information directors as well as national sports writers.
The Montana native punted 48 times this season for a total of 2170 yards. His net average was 41.52 yards. 18 of his punts ended up inside opponent's 20-yard line and he had a long punt of 68 yards.
Congratulations to Patrick Rohrbachi for being named the 2022 FCS Punter of the Year and to all the other punters this season.
About the FCS Punter of the Year Award
The Augusta Sports Council, also home to the Ray Guy Award (awarded to the best collegiate punter in the FBS), created the FCS Punter of the Year Award in 2019 to honor the best collegiate punter playing in the FCS. Among the statistics used to identify the winner is net punting average, number of times punt is downed or kicked out of bounds inside the opponents 20-yard line, total yardage punted, average returned yardage and percentage of punts not returned with particular emphasis placed on net punting average. The winner must display team leadership, self-discipline and have a positive impact on the team's success.
About the Augusta Sports Council
The Augusta Sports Council (ASC) enriches the quality of life and economic well-being for the Augusta metropolitan area by supporting and attracting sporting activities. To learn more, visit www.augustasportscouncil.org.