Jimmy Howell averaged 42.7 yards per kick against Miami.

During Virginia’s disappointing 24-17 loss to Miami, there were several near misses that have created a lot of ‘what if’ feelings for the Cavaliers. One group that didn’t have a ‘what might have been’ day, however, was the punt coverage unit led by true freshman Jimmy Howell . Howell recorded 7 punts for 299 total yards, an average 42.7 yards per punt. That included a career-long 58-yarder.

The 42.7 average represents the best of Howell’s young career for a game with more than one attempt. To make it even more impressive, 5 of the 7 punts came to rest inside the 20. That’s the most by a Hoo punter since 2003 when Tom Hagan had five against Duke.

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