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7 Blue Streaks Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society

| By: Abby Bednar, Graduate Assistant

The Blue Streaks enjoyed a strong year academically as well as on the field

IRVING, Texas – Following an amazing season, seven John Carroll Football seniors received the National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society honors. 

The NFF Hampshire Honor Society members are graduating seniors or graduate students that have been contributors for their team while maintaining a cumulative 3.2 GPA. These seven seniors have shown exemplary play and academic success this season and join many others in the NFF Hampshire Honor Society this year.

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Quarterback Nick Semptimphelter leads the pack after being a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy and Gagliardi Trophy this past season. Semptimphelter shined bright for the Blue Streaks setting the NCAA record for pass completion (77.9%) and single game completion record (96.2%). The Tennessean earned All-America honors following his remarkable season as an MBA student.

Following in suit for the Blue Streaks is captain Grant Myers. The offensive lineman contributed in a big way this season, helping push the team back into the playoffs. Alongside Semptimphelter, Myers garnered Academic All-America recognition from the College Sports Communicators as a Business major.

Next is Owen Schuckert who had an outstanding final season in University Heights. The punter averaged 40.1 yards per punt, providing a bigtime advantage in the field position game. A member of the AFCA Allstate Good Works Team, Schuckert also made the CSC Academic All-District team for his academic accomplishments as an Exercise Science major.

Next on the list is Chad Harpster, who served in his role as long snapper reliably all year long. The Marketing major provided a consistent, strong leadership presence not only for the team, but across campus, also serving as a campus tour guide among other roles.

JP Germano who shined with 31 total tackles on the year along with two forced fumbles. The Sociology & Criminology major provided an excellent presence as a smart safety for the Blue Streaks, becoming an important part of the run to the NCAA Semifinal. 

Mason Rus had an exceptional season for the Blue Streaks, tallying a team-leading total of 72 tackles on the season. The Kirtland native, a Biology major, developed into a fearsome linebacker in the middle of the defense, securing Second Team All-NCAC recognition.

Joe Thimons is being honored after having an amazing season. Thimons provided a key presence on the edge at defensive line, leading the team with 8.5 tackles for loss and adding 28 tackles. The senior notched 4 sacks as well while pursuing his degree in Marketing.
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