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November 12
Football
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cardinals Place Four on
All-Academic Team
UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. - The Saginaw Valley State University
football team placed four individuals on the 2002 Academic All-District
IV Team, selected by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors
of America). Candidates were required to carry a minimum 3.20 cumulative
grade point average, be at least a junior in class standing, and
be a starter or key reserve for their team.
Senior quarterback Matt LaFleur (Mt.
Pleasant, Mich.) was named the second-team quarterback. The
physical education major carries a 3.70 gpa. He was a member of
the GLIAC Football All-Academic team in 2001.
Seniors Nick Allen (Big Rapids, Mich.)
and Stephen Poindexter (Flushing, Mich.) were named
to the second-team defense. Allen leads the team with eleven tackles
for loss, and is third on the team with 59 tackles. He carries a
3.20 gpa in Education. Poindexter is a physical education major
with a 3.66 gpa. He has 37 tackles on the season, to go along with
three fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble.
Senior safety Pat Cavanaugh (Troy,
Mich./Bishop Foley HS) was named to the third team defense.
Cavanaugh ranks second on the team in tackles (83) and interceptions
(3). He is an education major with a 3.20 grade point average.
The Cardinals (8-2, 7-2) finish their regular
season schedule on Saturday
(November 16), when they travel to face the Wayne State Warriors.
Kickoff is set for noon.
Contact: Jason Yaman (989) 964-4053
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