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B1G announces individual special teams honors for 2022 season
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A lot of awards were handed out on Tuesday. The B1G announced the winners of the special teams awards.
First up was Jake Moody from Michigan. This is Moody’s second time winning B1G Kicker of the Year. Moody has made all his extra points this year and went 26-for-32 on field goals, contributing for 132 points.
〽️ @umichfootball’s Jake Moody is the Bakken-Andersen Kicker of the Year!#B1GFootball x #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/cWlIgcxnDx
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) November 29, 2022
Bryce Baringer has done a great job of flipping the field for Michigan State in 2022. That’s why he was announced as the B1G Punter of the Year. Baringer averaged 49 yards per punt this season.
⚔️ @msu_football’s Bryce Baringer is the Eddleman-Fields Punter of the Year!#B1GFootball x #GoGreen pic.twitter.com/MYau34Ucwf
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) November 29, 2022
Last but not least was Jaylin Lucas. Lucas brought home the B1G Returner of the Year honor. He plays RB for Indiana, but got recognition for his efforts in the return game.
Lucas scored twice on returns this season and has 591 total return yards. Lucas is just a freshman and is already impressing.
🔴⚪️ @indianafootball’s Jaylin Lucas is the Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year!#B1GFootball x #IUFB pic.twitter.com/RIXYawSTxC
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) November 29, 2022
These players may not get the credit they deserve, but their impact is unmatched.
Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.