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Nov 6, 2009

Walker Named Academic All-District

TACOMA, Wash. - For the second straight season, defensive lineman Brian Walker (Keizer, Ore./McNary) has been honored for his hard work in the classroom and on the gridiron, being named Academic All-District by the College Sports Information Directors of America, as announced on Thursday afternoon.

Walker, who carries a 3.42 grade point average as an English major, earns honors for the second straight year.  On the field, Walker has recorded 27 tackles in 2009, include 2.5 tackles for loss and one fumble recovery. 

By virtue of his selection the Academic All-District team, Walker is now eligible for selection the ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-America team.

The Academic All-America program is run by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).  To be nominated, a student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.30 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at his/her current institution. 



Frank Speetjens
Lihue, Hawai'i
Kauai HS

A two-sport athlete for the Loggers, Frank is one of many student-athletes from The Aloha State to attend Puget Sound. In addition to starting at safety for the football team, he is a top contributor for the Logger track and field program. "I chose UPS because I knew I wanted to play college sports but I also know I would be going pro in something other than sports."