Aug. 6, 2008
New Orleans - The US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the women's 2008 Division I All-Academic Track and Field team. A record total of 468 student-athletes representing 140 Division I institutions composed the women's 2008 All-Academic team. Senior Jennifer Hartford (3.61, Visual Art) was named to the All-Academic team after a successful season on and off the track. Hartford ran the 5000m (16:49.50) in USF's first ever NCAA Regional appearance and ended her Dons career with school record in the 5000m and 10,000m. The USTFCCCA honors Division I individuals for their academic and athletic achievements during the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons. To qualify for the USTFCCCA All-Academic Track and Field Team, the student-athlete must have compiled a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 and have met either the NCAA Division I Indoor automatic or provisional qualifying standard or the NCAA Division I Outdoor regional or national qualifying standard in their respective event. Similarly, 117 Division I women's track and field programs were recognized as 2008 USTFCCCA All-Academic Track and Field Teams. USF was among the 117 teams recognized after earning a 3.269 team GPA. The selection of the All-Academic Indoor and Outdoor Scholar Teams of the Year award is based on a combination of academic and athletic achievements, with the top honor going to the team that had the combination of best overall finish at the Division I Indoor and/or Outdoor National Championships and cumulative GPA. To be nominated, the team must carry a minimum 3.000 team cumulative grade-point average. Senior Liz Noey led the team with a 3.96 GPA in Chemistry.
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