Pitt Football News

9-12-06

ADAM GRAESSLE NAMED TO RAY GUY AWARD WATCH LIST

PITTSBURGH-University of Pittsburgh senior punter Adam Graessle has been named to the 31-player Ray Guy Award Watch List released today by the Greater Augusta Sports Council.

The Ray Guy Award is presented to the nation's best collegiate punter as determined by a national selection committee made up of sportswriters, college football coaches, sports information directors, former punters and members designated by the Greater Augusta Sports Council.

Graessle (Dublin, Ohio/Dublin Coffman) is in his third season as Pitt's starting punter. A past All-Big East honoree, he is a viable All-America candidate in 2006 and currently ranks 14th nationally and second in the Big East with a 43.2-yard average.

In the Panthers' 33-15 victory over Cincinnati last week, Graessle placed three punts at or inside the Bearcats' 15-yard line. He averaged 43 yards on eight attempts overall and had a long punt of 55.

Graessle owns a career punting average of 42.8 yards and has the ability to challenge the school career mark of 43.5 (held by Brian Greenfield, 1989-90).

The Panthers (2-0) will host Big Ten foe Michigan State (2-0) this Saturday at Heinz Field. Kickoff is set for noon. For ticket information, log on to PittsburghPanthers.com or call (800) 643-PITT.