This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
Maryland football punter Bryce McFerson was chosen as a Ray Guy Award Ray’s 8 of Week, it was announced Tuesday. The honor is bestowed to the nation’s eight best punters of the week.
McFerson, the redshirt sophomore, belted six punts in Saturday’s 50-7 win over UConn, five of which landed inside the 20-yard line. He averaged 44.8 yards per punt, with his longest traveling 64 yards.
The Notre Dame transfer was the Fighting Irish’s primary punter in 2023, averaging 45.1 yards per boot and placing five punts inside the 20.
In other news
Maryland women’s soccer plays Towson Thursday evening. Ben Messinger previewed the matchup.
A few of Maryland’s cross country athletes earned some weekly Big Ten honors.
Congrats to Rose and Eva on earning the first #B1GXC Weekly Honors of the season!
– https://t.co/Mexsyf5kuX pic.twitter.com/bYEUG8lfUU
— Maryland Track & Field (@MarylandTrack) September 4, 2024
Maryland volleyball’s Sydney Dowler notched an impressive career milestone.
an opening weekend milestone for @sydneydowler_ ! what’s next for #8? pic.twitter.com/hJTx5a7RjN
— Maryland Volleyball (@TerpsVolleyball) September 4, 2024
Maryland football receiver Tai Felton was named Solomon Eye Terp of the Week.
Our guy Tai https://t.co/Q8IThwJkfX
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) September 4, 2024