Villanova Lands 10 On Atlantic-10 Academic All-Conference Football Team

District Academic All-Americans Ray Ventrone and Mike Finn headline list of Wildcats

Sophomore Brian Hulea is one of 10 Wildcats listed on the Atlantic-10 Academic All-Conference Team.

Dec. 17, 2003

VILLANOVA, PA. - Ten Villanova football student-athletes were honored by the Atlantic-10 on its Academic All-Conference Team announced on Wednesday. The Wildcats placed the second-most players on the team, which is comprise of student-athletes who have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 and are a starter of key reserve.

The honor is the second of the season for senior defensive back Raymond Ventrone and senior center Michael Finn, who were recognized as District II Academic All-Americans in November.

Joining Finn on the offensive team are kickers Noah Hoffman and Adam James, linemen Mike Roseman and Jason Saks and tight end Anthony Wright.

On the defensive squad, Carmen Defrancesco, Brian Hulea and Dan Silva were each honored for their achievements.

The Atlantic-10 Academic team included 65 student-athletes, 32 on offense and 33 on defense.

Villanova Honorees

Yr. Pos. Major Carmen Defrancesco Sr. DB Communications Michael Finn Sr. C Political Science Noah Hoffman Sr. K Electrical Engineering Brian Hulea So. LB Education Adam James So. K/P Finance Mike Roseman Jr. OL Accounting Jason Saks So. OL Finance Dan Silva Jr. LB Philosophy Raymond Ventrone Sr. DB Finance Anthony Wright Jr. TE Education

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