Mike Sadler Becomes First Four-Time Academic All-American in School History
Mike Sadler Becomes First Four-Time Academic All-American in School History
Sadler named to CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team for the second straight year.
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State fifth-year senior punter Mike Sadler has been named to the 2014 Capital One Division I Academic All-America First Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Sadler, who earned first-team honors in 2013 and second-team accolades in 2011 and 2012, becomes the first student-athlete in Michigan State history to be named an Academic All-American four times. He also is just the third Spartan (Dean Altobelli, 1985-86; Steve Wasylk, 1992-93) and 34th Big Ten football player to earn first-team Academic All-America honors twice.
A member of the 2014 National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Class, Sadler is one of 17 finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy, which is given to the nation's top scholar-athlete. The award will be presented Dec. 9 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.
A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sadler graduated with a bachelor's degree in applied engineering sciences in May 2013 with a 3.97 grade-point average. He's currently pursuing a master's degree in public policy and has a 3.59 graduate GPA. Sadler is also a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection (2011-13) and a two-time Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2012-13). He was presented the scholar-athlete award at the 2013 and 2014 Spartan Academic Excellence Gala for having the highest GPA on the team for players who have reached at least junior academic status.
“Once again, what a great honor this is for Mike,†MSU Director of Academic Services for Student-Athletes Todd Edwards said. “I can’t say enough about all that he’s accomplished during his time here with us, both on and off the field. To be the first-ever Spartan four-time Academic All-American, coupled with his National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete designation, is a most fitting way for Mike to cap off his career. Academically speaking, he’s elite among the elite.â€
Sadler also has earned All-America status on the field, as he was named a first-team All-American in 2013 by CBSSports.com and ESPN.com. An honorable mention All-Big Ten selection this season, Sadler ranks sixth in the Big Ten with his 41.3-yard punting average, including 14 punts placed inside the 20. He ranks second in MSU history in punts (265) and punting yards (11,188) and sixth in punting average (42.2 yards).
To be eligible for the Academic All-America Team, a student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.3 cumulative grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale) for his career. He also must have reached sophomore athletic and academic standing.
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