53 University of Alabama Student-Athletes Received Diplomas on Saturday
5/9/2009 12:00:00 AM | General
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Fifty-three current University of Alabama student-athletes received their diplomas Saturday in commencement ceremonies held in Coleman Coliseum on the Tuscaloosa campus. Former UA football star Sam Shade, a 1993 First Team All-SEC safety and a letterman from 1991-94, received his undergraduate degree in finance on Saturday.
Among the student-athletes were 11 members of the Crimson Tide football team, including offensive lineman Mike Johnson, punter P.J. Fitzgerald, offensive lineman Marlon Davis and defensive lineman Lorenzo Washington.
Also graduating were eight members of the Alabama baseball team; five members of the UA women's track team; four members of the Tide's men's tennis and men's swimming and diving teams; three members of the Alabama women's rowing, women's soccer, men's basketball and men's track squads; two members of the Tide's women's swimming and diving, softball and women's volleyball teams; and one member of the Tide's women's basketball, women's golf and men's golf teams.
Football (11)
- Eryk Anders
- Cody Davis
- Marlon Davis
- P.J. Fitzgerald
- Mike Johnson
- Charlie Kirschman
- Cory Reamer
- Joseph Robinson
- Chris Rogers
- Ali Sharrief
- Lorenzo Washington
Baseball (8)
- Josh Copeland
- Vincent DiFazio
- Austin Hyatt
- Casey Kebodeaux
- Alex Kubal
- Kent Matthes
- Kyle Moore
- Will Stroup
Women's Track (5)
- Lynda Cooper
- Kayla Natale
- Farrah Stewart
- Chealsea Taylor
- Elizabeth Wilson
Men's Tennis (4)
- Dan Buikema
- Andrew Felsenthal
- Joseph Jung
- Sammy Struyf
Men's Swimming (4)
- Kevin Greer
- Chris Perry
- Andy Schnack
- Austin Shirey
Women's Rowing (3)
- Katie Allaway
- Stacey Ogle
- Kathryn Tippey
Women's Soccer (3)
- Kara Gudmens
- Cara Kelly
- Karen Lansden
Men's Track (3)
- David Chaplin
- Titus Koeh
- Justin Trawick
Men's Basketball (3)
- Yamene Coleman
- Alonzo Gee
- Brandon Hollinger
Women's Swimming (2)
- Caitlin Anderson
- Mary-Kate Sellers
Softball (2)
- Ashley Holcombe
- Jordan Praytor
Women's Volleyball (2)
- Lindsey Buteyn
- Brooks Webster
Women's Basketball (1)
- Camilla Blands
Women's Golf (1)
- Laura Goodwin
Men's Golf (1)
- Gator Todd
