Eight Bearcats Earn NFF Academic Honors

by David Cohen

Created in 2007, the NFF Hampshire Honor Society is one of the most comprehensive scholar-athlete initiatives in college athletics, recognizing football players from all divisions who have maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or higher throughout their college careers.

Eight Bearcats Earn NFF Academic HonorsEight Bearcats Earn NFF Academic Honors

CINCINNATI -- Eight Cincinnati football players have been honored by the National Football Foundation and its Hampshire Honor Society for their academic successes.

Ben Blevins, Jeff Caldwell, Jack Dingle, Max Fletcher, Jake Golday, Stephen Rusnak, Taran Tyo and Logan Wilson are all part of this year's class.

Created in 2007, the NFF Hampshire Honor Society is one of the most comprehensive scholar-athlete initiatives in college athletics, recognizing football players from all divisions who have maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or higher throughout their college careers. Click here for the full criteria and history.

SPRING SHOWCASE SET FOR APRIL 18

Cincinnati will close out spring practice with its Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18.

The “Spring Game-style” event will feature an open practice with scrimmage periods, and will be free to fans inside Historic Nippert Stadium.

Fans will be treated to a Fun Zone on Sheakley Lawn featuring prizes and giveaways, and top Bearcats will be available for autographs on the field following the game. A limited number of concessions and beer stands will be open, as well.