Brown Bears Shine in Academics
The Brown Bears football team has made a remarkable achievement, with 28 players named to the ECAC All-Academic team. This selection ties them with Dartmouth and Harvard for the most honorees in the conference this year.
Lynden Grandberg stood out as Brown’s top scholar, earning a spot on the Commissioner’s List for the 2024-25 season. This year marks the tenth straight season that at least 25 Bears have received this honor. In fact, the Bears had 25 honorees last year and 30 the year before.
To qualify for the All-Academic team, players must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale or achieve a GPA of 3.00 over the past three semesters.
Honorees from Brown:
- Tony Andreozzi
- Dean Bauchiero
- Brett Bliss
- Matthew Brille
- Mike Cataldo
- Brendan Clark
- Spence Evans
- Charlie Gollob
- Lynden Grandberg
- Tanner Hartman
- Jack Hewitt
- Ryan Kazmouz
- Andrew King
- Tyler Kopff
- Thomas Manty
- Ethan Mistry
- Jackson Munro
- Brian Nicholas
- Alex Pineau
- Wyatt Schlaht
- Tyler Shea
- Ryan Shostak
- Ryan St. Louis
- Zackary Tonelli
The Importance of Academic Excellence
Maintaining a balance between athletics and academics is crucial. A recent NCAA report revealed that student-athletes tend to have higher GPAs than non-athletes, demonstrating that discipline in sports often translates to success in the classroom.
Balancing rigorous training schedules and studies can be tough. However, excellent time management can lead to both athletic and academic success. Coaches and academic advisors play essential roles in supporting players through this journey.
As the Bears continue to perform on the field, their dedication to academics is commendable and sets a standard for future athletes.
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