USD Football 2005

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Sarabeth Pollock is in her first year as the Coordinator of Athletic Academic Support for the University of San Diego. She has worked as a tutor in theAthletic Department since the fall of 2001. Pollock earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History, with a minor in Spanish, from USD in 2002. She speaks Spanish and French fluently. A 5th generation San Diegan, she resides in Point Loma with

"The greatest challenge to a Division I athlete is to balance the demands of sport while taking f ull advantage of the educa– tional experience offered. The purpose of our program is to assist student-athletes in meeting this challenge by offering tutoring, advising, mentoring anda quiet environment to study. The academic support program is designed to assist students in adjusting to life at USD anddeveloping sound academic and career plans. By promoting a philosophy of individual responsibility, which encourages each student-athlete to value their educa– tional experience, the academic support program assists each athlete to realize their full potential." Shaney Fink Associate AD for Compliance & Student Services/SWA USD FOOTBALL ESPN THE MAGAZINE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS Evan Harney 1st TeaniOffense , 2004

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Jeb Dougherty 1st Team Defense , 1996 Jeb Dougherty 2nd Team Defense, 1995 Doug Popovich 1st Team Defense , 1995 Doug Popovich 1st Team Defense , 1994 John Gomez 2nd Team Defense, 1988 Bryan Day 1st Team D efense, 1988 Bryan Day 1st Team D efense, 1987 Jeff Mansukhani 2nd Team Offense, 1986 Dan Herbert 1st Team Defense, 1981

Former Torero football player, Josh Elkins, enjoys 2004 graduation ceremony. ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER The USDAthleticAcademic Support Program is designed to promote the academic development of student-athletes. The primary objective is to offer the necessary resources for the academic success of student-athletes as they work to earn their degree. Academic Support Services are designed to enhance the student-athlete's overall collegiate experience and encourage development and attainment of academic and career goals. All USD student-athletes have access to advising, tutoring and mentoring services. The mentoring program, Torero Blue and MenTorero, were redeveloped in 2005 and team a graduate student in the counseling program with an athlete who would like to enhance study skills, learn about campus resources, receive guidance on goal development and attainment, and benefit from guided group study. Student-athletes also have access to a quiet area where they can study or work in the computer center. In addition, student-athletes are encouraged to utilize the campus learning centers including the Writing, Math and Logic Centers as well as to take advantage of the resources available to them in the Career Center, Counseling Center and Computer Labs.