NEW ORLEANS -- Sixteen cougars were named to the men’s 2012 Division I All-Academic Track & Field team, the most by any school in the country.
The All-Academic team, which was announced by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), is made up of student-athletes who have proven their academic and athletic prowess.
To qualify for the All-Academic team, a student-athlete must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25. In addition, each student-athlete must have met either of the following athletic standards:
- Finished the regular season ranked in the national top 96 in an individual event or ranked in the national top 48 in a relay event (Indoor)
- Participated in any round of the NCAA Division I Championships
| Name | Class |
|---|---|
| Alden Bahr | Senior |
| Blaine Baker | Senior |
| Kyle Baker | Junior |
| Colby Barber | Senior |
| Miles Batty | Senior |
| Braydon Bringhurst | Freshman |
| Curtis Carr | Junior |
| Jacob Cosby | Junior |
| Steve Flint | Sophomore |
| Dakoda John | Sophomore |
| Keith Keller | Sophomore |
| Cade Lindahl | Junior |
| Rex Shields | Junior |
| Ryan Waite | Junior |
| Shaquille Walker | Freshman |
| Jared Ward | Sophomore |
In addition to the individual student-athlete honors, the BYU men’s track and field team was one of 85 teams to receive All-Academic team honors from the USTFCCCA. The Cougars also finished the 2011-12 season ranked No. 7 in the final Division I Program of the Year Standings.