05-31-2006, 07:07 AM
CINCINNATI, Ohio---University of Cincinnati senior Jack Nelson has been chosen to the ESPN The Magazine Baseball Academic All-American third team, as voted on by CoSIDA (Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America). Nelson becomes UC's first Academic All-American this season and the first for the Bearcat baseball program since 2001.
Nelson (Wheaton, Ill./Wheaton-Warrenville South) excelled for the Bearcats both at the plate and on the mound this season. He ranked fourth on the team in hitting (.306) and third in RBI (47), while adding five home runs and 16 doubles. On the mound, Nelson held a 3-1 record with four saves in a team-high 24 appearances. In the classroom, Nelson has a 3.61 GPA, majoring in finance. Nelson was also honored by CoSIDA in 2003 when he was a first team all-district selection.
By being named an Academic All-American, Nelson becomes the first Bearcat baseball player to garner the honor since Craig Tewes in 2001. Tewes was a second team choice by CoSIDA that year.
This year's team was voted on by members of CoSIDA. To qualify, student-athletes must hold at least sophomore status, own a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.2, and be either a starter or key reserve for their team.
THIRD TEAM
Pitcher Darren O'Day FLORIDA, UNIVERSITY OF III Sr. Jacksonville, FL 3.54 Animal Biology
Pitcher Matt Dobbins JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY III So. Longwood, Fla. 3.74 sociology
Catcher Mike Armstrong MERCER UNIVERSITY III So. Evans, GA 3.86 Biomedical Engineering
Infield Matt Capece BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY II Sr. Bowie, Md. 3.68 Civil and Environmental Engineering
Infield Zach Daeges CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY VII Sr. Harlan, Iowa 3.34 Accounting
Infield Greg Lopez NOTRE DAME, UNIVERSITY OF V Sr. Upper Arlington, Ohio 3.39 Pre-professional studies and anthropology
Outfield Jackson Brennan GONZAGA UNIVERSITY VIII Gr. Castle Rock, Colo. 3.64 MBA
Outfield Ryan Rizzo QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY I Jr. East Northport, N.Y. 3.86 Economics
Outfield Steven Blackwood GEORGIA TECH III Sr. Roswell, Ga. 3.51 Biology
Utility / DH Jack Nelson CINCINNATI, UNIVERSITY OF IV Sr. Wheaton, Ill. 3.61 Finance
Nelson (Wheaton, Ill./Wheaton-Warrenville South) excelled for the Bearcats both at the plate and on the mound this season. He ranked fourth on the team in hitting (.306) and third in RBI (47), while adding five home runs and 16 doubles. On the mound, Nelson held a 3-1 record with four saves in a team-high 24 appearances. In the classroom, Nelson has a 3.61 GPA, majoring in finance. Nelson was also honored by CoSIDA in 2003 when he was a first team all-district selection.
By being named an Academic All-American, Nelson becomes the first Bearcat baseball player to garner the honor since Craig Tewes in 2001. Tewes was a second team choice by CoSIDA that year.
This year's team was voted on by members of CoSIDA. To qualify, student-athletes must hold at least sophomore status, own a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.2, and be either a starter or key reserve for their team.
THIRD TEAM
Pitcher Darren O'Day FLORIDA, UNIVERSITY OF III Sr. Jacksonville, FL 3.54 Animal Biology
Pitcher Matt Dobbins JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY III So. Longwood, Fla. 3.74 sociology
Catcher Mike Armstrong MERCER UNIVERSITY III So. Evans, GA 3.86 Biomedical Engineering
Infield Matt Capece BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY II Sr. Bowie, Md. 3.68 Civil and Environmental Engineering
Infield Zach Daeges CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY VII Sr. Harlan, Iowa 3.34 Accounting
Infield Greg Lopez NOTRE DAME, UNIVERSITY OF V Sr. Upper Arlington, Ohio 3.39 Pre-professional studies and anthropology
Outfield Jackson Brennan GONZAGA UNIVERSITY VIII Gr. Castle Rock, Colo. 3.64 MBA
Outfield Ryan Rizzo QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY I Jr. East Northport, N.Y. 3.86 Economics
Outfield Steven Blackwood GEORGIA TECH III Sr. Roswell, Ga. 3.51 Biology
Utility / DH Jack Nelson CINCINNATI, UNIVERSITY OF IV Sr. Wheaton, Ill. 3.61 Finance