NCCU'S WHITE EARNS ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT FOOTBALL HONORS
Eagles' Top Gridiron Defender Also Leader in the Classroom, Community
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Teryl White
Nov. 6, 2009
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DURHAM, N.C. - North Carolina Central University junior defensive lineman Teryl White has been voted to the 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Football Team, as chosen by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
A native of Winston-Salem, N.C., White was honored on the First Team of the University Division (Division I programs) in District 3 (North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia), and will now be placed on the national ballot for Academic All-America consideration.
White has achieved a 3.479 overall grade point average as a business management and administration major at NCCU. He is the team's leading defender with 46 total tackles, including 9.0 hits for a loss with 2.0 sacks, along with three quarterback hurries.
An active participant in community service activities, White also serves as president of NCCU's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
"When we recruited Teryl, one of the most impressive things about him was his academic achievements," said NCCU head coach Mose Rison. "He has done an outstanding job of representing NCCU on the field, but he has performed even better academically.
"Teryl exemplifies everything you look for in a well-rounded student-athlete, and we are so proud of his accomplishments."
Other First Team District 3 honorees include Tim Tebow of Florida; Donovan Varner and Mitchell Lederman of Duke; Sean Allen of East Carolina; Matt Pipho of Miami; Drew Butler of Georgia; Brandon Maye of Clemson; A.J. Harris of Elon; Ryan Keiper and Jeremy Buncum of The Citadel; Rocky Ross and Jordan Richards of Central Florida; Mike Stryffeler and Charles Fiore of Campbell; Joseph Fornadel of Wofford; Patrick Slebonick of Virginia; Matt Bevins and Chris Rocco of Liberty; Mario Brown of Gardner-Webb; Aaron Saltzman of Davidson; and Matt Freeman of Presbyterian.
A complete list is available at http://www.NCCUEaglePride.com or www.CoSIDA.com.
