Ten FB Players Named to 2016 Academic All-Big 12
November 17, 2016 02:59 PM | Football
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Big 12 Conference announced today the members of the 2016 Academic All-Big 12 Football Team.
Multiple West Virginia student-athletes were recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom, led by Shane Commodore, Billy Kinney, Colton McKivitz, Mike Molina and Tyler Orlosky, who earned Academic All-Big 12 First Team distinction.
Michael Ferns, Grant Lingafelter, Nick Meadows, Khairi Sharif and Ka’Raun White were named to the Academic All-Big 12 Second Team.
It marked Orlosky's fourth time (first team in 2013 and 2015, second team in 2014) on the academic all-conference team and the third for Lingafelter (second team in 2014 and 2015). Sharif earned a spot on the team for the second year (second team in 2015)
First team members consist of those who have maintained a 3.20 or better GPA while the second team selections hold a 3.00 to 3.19 GPA.
To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher either cumulative or the two previous semesters and must have participated in 60 percent of their team’s scheduled contests. Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence.
Senior student-athletes who have participated for a minimum of two years and meet all the criteria except percent of participation are also eligible.
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