Duquesne University junior linebacker Sam Martello (Westlake, Ohio/St. Edward) was one of 50 student-athletes named to the 17th annual Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) Academic All-Star Team as announced by the FCS ADA, today. He was one of three Northeast Conference players named to the team.

Football players from all Football Championship Subdivision institutions are eligible for the award. Each of the nominees were required to have a minimum grade point average of 3.20 (on a 4.00 scale) in undergraduate study and have been a starter or key player with legitimate athletics credentials. He must have reached his second year of athletics and academic standing at the nominated institution and have completed a minimum of one full academic year at the nominated institution. He must also have participated in 50 percent of the games played at his designated position.

Martello, an Accounting major with a 3.81 cumulative grade point average, was second on the team and 10th in the NEC with 86 tackles (46 solo). He also added seven tackles for a loss of 27 yards, two sacks for -14 yards, two pass break-ups, four quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery.

About the FCS ADA: Now in its 22nd year, the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association's mission is to enhance Football Championship Subdivision football. For more information on the FCS ADA, please visit www.fcsada.com. The FCS ADA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 50th year. For more information on NACDA and the 15 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.

DUQUESNE'S ALL-TIME FCS ADA ACADEMIC ALL-STARS

2014
Sam Martello, LB (3.81)

2012
Zach Richert, LB (3.89)
Gus Sutera, OL (3.97)

2011
Zach Richert, LB (3.88)

2007
Dave Kovalcik, P (3.88)
Matt Stansfield, OL (3.46)

2006
Ryan Esdale, DL (3.65)
Dave Kovalcik, P (3.87)

2005
Josh Antinopoulos, DL (3.26)
Ryan Esdale, DL (3.73)

2003
Mike Hilliard, RB (3.55)

2002
Mike Hilliard, RB (3.59)
Joe Pavlick, DB (3.97)

2001
Joe Pavlick, DB (3.97)

2000
Andrew Smulski, OL (3.52)
Tony Zimmerman, QB (3.23)

1998
Orlando Bellisario, P (3.45)
Matt Fisher, LB (3.35)