AUGUSTA, Ga. - Senior punter Ross Kennedy of the Drake University football team was selected to the inaugural FCS Punter of the Year Award Watch List presented by The Augusta Sports Council.
 
Kennedy joins Morehead State's Andrew Foster and San Diego's Tanner Kuljian from the Pioneer Football League on the 28-player list released last week.
 
Kennedy was an All-PFL honorable mention selection last season. He recorded 52 punts for an average of 37.3 yards, including a season-long 57-yarder against Montana. Kennedy placed 17 punts inside the 20 yard line and didn't kick a touchback all year. He finished the season No. 93 among FCS punters with his average of 37.3 yards per punt.
 
The Augusta Sports Council also is home to the Ray Guy Award which honors the nation's best FBS collegiate punter each year.
 
The FCS Punter of the Year Preseason Watchlist was chosen based on 2018 All-Americans, 2018 all-conference selections, and conference nominations. Players were reviewed based on their eligibility and inclusion on their team's 2019 roster.
 
The winner of The FCS Punter of the Year award will be chosen in the process loosely outlined below:
 
End of July: Preseason watchlist released, award announced to the public
End of November: Committee will choose top 10 semi-finalists
Early December: Voting Body will choose top 3 finalists
Mid-December: Second Round of voting will determine winner
Early January: Winner announced
 
Kennedy and his teammates start the 2019 season Aug. 31 at North Dakota. The Bulldogs host Truman State Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. in their home opener at Drake Stadium.
 
For tickets to catch the Bulldogs at Drake Stadium this season, visit www.DrakeTix.com, or call (515) 271-DOGS.