The Avila University football program has received some news about its players receiving outstanding academic awards.

For the second year in a row the Eagle Football program has put three players on the NAIA Academic All-America team. The basic requirements for this honor include, be a junior or better participant in the football program, while maintaining a 3.5 cumulative grade point average over your entire college career.

Brandon Allen, Plantation, Florida, was announced as a third time award winner. Allen who has been the Eagles quarterback during his stay in Kansas City, has also been admitted to medical school at Florida State University and will begin those studies next fall.

Nick Tebbe, Pleasant Hill, MO, Raymore-Peculiar high school, was a second time winner also. Tebbe who has played linebacker for the Eagles over the years, will receive his business degree this summer. In 2004, Nick was awarded the prestige Fred Geer Cup, for obtaining the highest GPA, in the entire athletic department.

Phillp Dean, Drexel, MO, was a first time recipient of the All-America award in 2005. Dean who is studying Art Education has been a solid utility player, since arriving at Avila University in 2003.

Mike Sharpe, athletic director, at Avila University also announced on Friday Feb. 3rd, 2006, that the Avila University football program had reached a milestone. With all grades tabulated for the fall season, the football team’s over grade point average, has gone to a 2.7 on a 4 point scale. That increase puts the 2005 team with the best over all gpa in the history of the football program in seven years. Congratulations to Coach Young and his players for their hard work and advancement in the classroom.