IRVING, TX - Senior Matt Giachinta of the Army West Point football team was named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) to the 2016 NFF Hampshire Honor Society.The players honored are comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their collegiate career. Each player must also be a starter or significant contributor to their respective school in their final year of eligibility and meet all NCAA/NAIA-mandated progress towards degree requirements.
Giachinta, one of Army's co-captains for his final year, is one of 875 players to receive the honor. He appeared in every game this season with eight starts. The Cold Spring, N.Y., native totaled 61 rushes for 286 yards (4.7 yards per carry) and one touchdown this season. He finished fourth on the team in rushing yardage and was one of six offensive skill position players to appear in every game. Full Story»