Newsstand: Eight Michigan athletic teams earn perfect multiyear APR scores
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Eight University of Michigan athletic teams earned perfect multiyear scores in the latest Academic Progress Rate (APR) data released by the NCAA. More from a U-M press release:
The data for all schools includes the most current multiyear cohort (2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic years).All 27 Michigan teams included in the report scored well above the threshold required by the NCAA for good standing, highlighted by the eight with perfect multiyear scores of 1,000: men’s cross country, women’s cross country, women’s golf, women’s gymnastics, softball, women’s tennis, women’s volleyball and wrestling. Michigan is one of 14 schools from the Bowl Subdivision to earn a multiyear score of 990 or greater in the sport of football, with Michigan ranking seventh nationally.
In addition to the perfect multiyear scores, 23 U-M athletic teams recorded perfect scores for the 2022-23 academic year.
The APR is a real-time measure of a team’s academic performance and is calculated by reviewing variables such as eligibility, retention and graduation rates of student-athletes competing on every Division I sports team.
The minimum APR academic standard for each team is 930. Typically, teams that scored below the benchmark would have to face penalties that encourage an emphasis and prioritization on academics. However, due to the current penalty suspension in place, teams falling below the minimum 930 score will not be subjected to penalties this year. Normal Academic Performance Program operations with program penalties and loss of access to postseason competition will resume in spring 2024. This will also include the public recognition of high-performing teams.
Michigan football was one of the eight to earn a perfect score.
Two Michigan juniors — cornerback Will Johnson and defensive tackle Mason Graham — have been named to the watch list for the LOTT Impact Trophy. Former Michigan linebacker Junior Colson won the award last season. Johnson and Graham are two of 42 players nationally who made the list.
The Lott IMPACT Trophy is the only major college football award that considers character. Named after former NFL Hall of Fame star Ronnie Lott, The Lott Trophy annually goes to the Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year, a player who has had the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity, all characteristics exhibited by Lott during his illustrious playing career.
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“Now, the guys understand the production has to step up, and they’re ready. They’re ready for their opportunity, they’re smart, they’re tough. They’re Michigan; they’re Michigan men. And these guys understand what the expectations are. They’re perfecting their craft daily.”
— Michigan wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy on U-M’s wideouts (via ‘In The Trenches’ with host Jon Jansen)
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