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.
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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.
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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.
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"We are very excited to have Robert receive such a prestigious honor," said VUU Head Football Coach Dr.
Alvin Parker. Â "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."
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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.
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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.