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To be eligible a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore, a starter or key reserve, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3. As first-team all-district picks, Richards and Ross both advance for consideration for the national ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-American teams.<\/p>\n

Richards and Ross are both pursing master’s degrees in sports and fitness after earning bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice. Richards has posted a 3.63 cumulative GPA while Ross carries a 3.88 cumulative GPA.<\/p>\n

This is Ross’ second time receiving the honor, also doing so in 2007. He is the third Knight to be so recognized twice, joining Ron Johnson (1980-81) and Sha’reff Rashad (2005, 07).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Two UCF football players, linebacker Jordan Richards (Cary, N.C.) and wide receiver Rocky Ross (Jacksonville, Fla.) were honored for their academic success as they were both first-team selections by the  College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on the ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-District teams. 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