BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A total of 564 freshmen student-athletes were named to the 2009 Southeastern Conference Freshmen Academic Honor Roll, Thursday by SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. A total of 2,352 student-athletes around the league earned Academic Honor Roll recognition in 2008-09.
The University of South Carolina topped the list with 82 freshmen student-athletes on the academic roster. Next in line were the University of Florida (69), the University of Alabama (58) and the University of Georgia (57).
Each student-athlete must 1) have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above at the nominating institution; 2) be on scholarship or a letter winner; 3) have completed 24 semester hours of non-remedial credit at the nominating institution; and 4) have been a member of the varsity team for the sport's entire NCAA Championship segment.
The 2009 SEC Freshmen Academic Honor Roll is based on grades from the 2008-09 academic calendar.
South Carolina's representatives on the honor roll follow.
(by gamecocksonline.cstv.com)
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