Chris Manico Named to America East Men's Cross Country All-Academic Team

Cambridge, Mass. - University at Albany's Chris Manico was named to the America East Conference All-Academic Men's Cross Country Team, as announced on Tuesday, Nov. 17 by the league office.

Manico, an accounting major with a minor in business administration, carries a 3.66 cumulative grade point average and made the America East Conference Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll last year. The sophomore placed 24th overall and third on the team in 26:43 at the 2009 America East Conference Championship to help the league's youngest squad place fourth among nine teams, which was its highest finish in five years. In addition, Manico ran a personal-best time on an 8,000-meter course at the 43rd UAlbany Invitational, finishing 30th in 25:46. His performance helped the Great Danes place third among 24 scoring teams.

To be nominated for the distinction, student-athletes must be a starter or important reserve for their team and participate in at least 50 percent of their team's games or competitions. In the classroom, student-athletes must have a 3.30 GPA and have completed at least one calendar year at their institution.

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information