CLEVELAND – Morgan State senior linebacker Ian McBorrough, North Carolina A&T State graduate defensive lineman Justin Cates and North Carolina Central senior receiver Daeshawn Stephens have been announced as three of 53 student-athletes named to the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) 22nd Annual Academic All-Star Team.
"One of the more difficult responsibilities of the FCS ADA is selecting the annual Academic All-Star Team," said current FCS ADA President Kent Haslam, Director of Athletics at the University of Montana. "The reason being is there are so many worthy candidates. This year was no different. The accomplishments of this group of young men are truly remarkable. They excel on the field, in the classroom and in their communities. I congratulate them, along with all those who have provided critical support along the way, on this tremendous honor."
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Football players from all Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) institutions are eligible for the award. Each of the nominees were required to have a minimum grade point average of 3.20 (on a 4.00 scale) in undergraduate study and have been a starter or key player with legitimate athletics credentials. They must have reached their second year of athletics and academic standing at the nominated institution and have completed a minimum of one full academic year at the nominated institution. They also must have participated in 50 percent of the games played at their designated position.
About the FCS ADA
Now in its 26th year, the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association's mission is to enhance Football Championship Subdivision football. For more information on the FCS ADA, please visit www.fcsada.com. The FCS ADA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 55th year. For more information on NACDA and the 17 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, visit www.nacda.com.