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Naugatuck Resident Selected to NE-10 Conference Football All-Academic Team

Ryne Griesenauer played tight end for the Southern Connecticut State University football team this past season.

Naugatuck’s Ryne Griesenauer, a sophomore on the Southern Connecticut State University football team has been selected to the Northeast-10 Conference Football All-Academic Team.

To be eligible for selection to the academic all-conference teams, a student-athlete must have met and /or exceeded the following minimum requirements: 1) participated in at least half of the team’s competitions and be either a starter or significant contributor; 2) achieved a 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale); and 3) completed at least one academic year at his/her current institution. The Northeast-10 Academic All-Conference teams are chosen by a vote of a committee of athletic administrators and Faculty Athletic Representatives (FAR).

Griesenauer emerged as a formidable offensive threat for the Owls from the tight end position this fall. He played in all 11 games and totaled 11 receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown.

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He is a sports management major with a 3.76 cumulative grade point average.

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