Jan. 24, 2007

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Atlantic 10 Football Conference announced the 2006 Atlantic 10 Academic All-Conference Team on Tuesday, Jan. 23. To earn a spot on the team, the student-athlete must have a 3.0 grade point average and be regular performer. True freshmen and first-year performers are not eligible for the team.

Villanova was well represented on the team with nine members. The six Wildcat defenders to be named to the team include senior safety Allyn Bacchus, senior linebacker J.C. Cooper, senior safety Zach Mariacher, senior defensive back Terrance Reaves, senior linebacker Blake Shubert and redshirt freshman defensive lineman Osayi Osunde.

The three Villanova offensive performers on the squad include senior running Aaron Jones, sophomore offensive tackle Izzy Bauta and redshirt freshman wide receiver Shan Smith.

2006 ATLANTIC 10 ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM
Allyn Bacchus       Hampton Va./ Kecoughtan H.S.        EducationIzzy Bauta        Brooklyn, N.Y./ Poly Prep           MarketingJ.C. Cooper        Carlsbad, Calif./ Carlsbad H.S.     CommunicationsAaron Jones      Pittsburgh, Pa./ Wilkinsburg H.S.       CounselingZach Mariacher    New Castle, Pa./ New Castle H.S.        ManagementOsayi Osunde        Bloomsburg, Pa./ Central Columbia H.S.  Liberal ArtsTerrance Reaves  Gibsonton, Fla. Riverview H.S.      Criminal JusticeBlake Shubert      Fairfax Station, Va./ Robinson H.S.     ManagementShawn Smith      Sinking Spring, Pa./ Wilson H.S.        Liberal Arts