2 Cyclones Receive NCAA Division I Men’s All-Academic Team Honors

Earlier this week, the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) honored individuals and teams for their academic and athletic accomplishments during the 2006 indoor and outdoor track seasons. To qualify for the USTFCCCA All-Academic Track & Field Team, an athlete must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and must have met the NCAA Division I regional or national qualifying standard in his event. We are proud to announce that among the honorees were two Iowa State Cyclones, David Rotich and Neil Hines. While Rotich excelled during both the indoor and outdoor season finishing 2nd in the mile and 7th in the 1500 at the National Championships, Hines finished fourth in the Big 12 decathalon competition capturing a provisional qualifying mark. Congratulations go out to both on not only their athletic accomplishments, but their academic ones as well.