Kyle Christy Named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week
Monday, September 15, 2014 | Football
University of Florida senior Kyle Christy earned the Southeastern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week honor for his performance in the Gators' thrilling 36-30 triple-overtime victory over Kentucky, the league office announced Monday.
Christy recorded six punts for 292 yards with a net punting average of 45.5, including four inside the 20-yard line and three fair caught against the Wildcats. The Brownsburg, Ind., native booted a season-high 61-yarder in the fourth quarter, falling just six yards shy of matching his career best.
“Kyle Christy punted the ball extremely well,” head coach Will Muschamp said during his Monday press conference. “I think his net was right at 45. He really flipped the field and early in the game.”
Five of Christy's nine punts this season have sailed for 50 yards or more, with four of them coming Saturday versus Kentucky. He ranks first in the SEC with a 48.6-yard season punting average through Week 3.
Next up, the Gators embark on their first road trip of the season to take on Alabama (3-0, 0-0 SEC) this Saturday, Sept. 20, at 3:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on CBS.
