Virginia Union University's Robert Viney has been selected to achieve membership in the National Football Foundation & College Football Hall of Fame Hampshire Honor Society, it was announced on Thursday, April 15.
 
Viney, a 6-3, 315 lb., offensive tackle from Hampton, Va., graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice with a 3.27 cumulative grade point average.
 
Fifty-nine total football student-athletes representing 20 schools from out of 321 NCAA Division II football programs were selected.  Viney is the only CIAA player represented in the 2021 class.
 
"We are very excited to have Robert receive such a prestigious honor," said VUU Head Football Coach Dr. Alvin Parker.  "We preach the importance of academics and having Robert being a part of the Hampshire honor society speaks volumes about the level of academic achievement our student-athletes look to obtain. This award makes me an extremely excited coach."
 
The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers.
 
Nominated by their respective schools, members of the NFF Hampshire Honor Society must have:

• Completed their final year of playing eligibility in Fall 2020 or Spring 2021;
  • Graduated players, who have remaining eligibility but will not return to collegiate play (e.g. declared for NFL Draft or retired from football), may also be nominated.
• Attained a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 (4.0 scale);
• Met all NCAA/NAIA-mandated progress towards degree requirements; and
• Been starters or significant contributors throughout the 2020-21 season.