One Big Ten coach has a deep appreciation for punting. Or he has a sense of humor when it comes to postseason awards voting.
Iowa punter Tory Taylor received one first-place vote for the Chicago Tribune 2023 Silver Football, awarded to the Big Ten’s best player as voted upon by the conference’s 14 head coaches.
Most fans would guess that Taylor’s coach, Kirk Ferentz, must have listed his guy first on his ballot. Who would have a better appreciation of punting than Ferentz? Iowa’s inept offense gave Taylor the opportunity for 86 punts, the most in the nation.
