Vandy No. 1, UGA No. 2 in SEC football academics (Plus: APR for all UGA sports, all SEC football teams)
Georgia posted the second best score among SEC football teams in the Academic Progress Rate (APR) statistics released Wednesday by the NCAA.
UGA’s football team had an APR of 973 out of a possible 1,000, topped only by Vanderbilt’s 975 in the SEC. The national average for football teams was 944.
Georgia had the SEC’s highest scores in women’s basketball (1,000), men’s golf (1,000) and gymnastics (996). The baseball team posted Georgia’s lowest APR, 941.
The Bulldogs’ men’s basketball team recorded a score of 944, which ranked fifth among SEC teams. The national average for men’s basketball teams was 940.
All of Georgia’s 20 sports teams posted scores comfortably above the NCAA-mandated threshold of 925. Teams that post APR scores below 925 and have a player leave school ineligible can be assessed penalties, including loss of scholarships.
The APR is an NCAA-designed measure that assesses the eligibility, retention and graduation of athletes over a four-year period. The figures released Wednesday were based on the 2005-06 through 2008-09 academic years.
“We continue to perform well with our APR numbers, and that’s a testament to our student-athletes’ hard work as well as the efforts of everyone involved in supporting their academic endeavors,” Georgia athletics director Damon Evans said. “We are especially pleased with women’s basketball, gymnastics, and men’s golf ranking No. 1 among SEC schools. Additionally, football continues to perform at a high level, finishing just shy of the No. 1 spot in the conference. The improvement in scores from last year for 11 of our teams is also a great indicator for our programs moving forward.”
Here are the APR scores for each of the SEC football teams:
Vanderbilt 975
Georgia 973
Florida 971
LSU 965
Alabama 957
Kentucky 951
Tennessee 944
South Carolina 938
Mississippi State 939
Auburn 935
Arkansas 930
Mississippi 921
Here are the APR scores for each of the SEC men’s basketball teams:
Vanderbilt 980
Alabama 966
Florida 956
Kentucky 954
Georgia 944
Tennessee 935
Mississippi State 932
Mississippi 922
LSU 918
Auburn 916
South Carolina 908
Arkansas 886
And here are the APR scores for each of Georgia’s sports teams:
Men’s Golf 1000
Women’s Basketball 1000
Women’s Gymnastics 996
Women’s Cross Country 996
Women’s Tennis 984
Women’s Swimming 981
Men’s Cross Country 979
Women’s Track, Indoor 976
Women’s Track, Outdoor 976
Women’s Soccer 974
Women’s Volleyball 974
Football 973
Men’s Tennis 969
Softball 968
Men’s Swimming 961
Women’s Golf 961
Men’s Track, Indoor 958
Men’s Track, Outdoor 952
Men’s Basketball 944
Baseball 941
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192 comments Add your comment
Delbert D.
June 9th, 2010
8:03 pm
OMG – I posted the list of majors at 7:04 p.m. Business isn’t a “cream puff” anywhere; multiple courses in economics, finance, management and accounting for instance. That stuff makes your head hurt.
James
June 9th, 2010
8:07 pm
Gee – Vandy or uga – wonder which is superior in academics . . . .
Pricedawg
June 9th, 2010
8:10 pm
Gatorgal, you are an idiot who obviously does not keep up with UF football. Otherwise, you would not have made any comment concerning muggings or arrests. Your GAYTORs have had 39 of them in the past 2 years. That is far more than any other school in the SEC. UT is a close second.
e.lo
June 9th, 2010
8:11 pm
Who the f-ck is David Pollard?
Tech Buzz
June 9th, 2010
8:14 pm
The uga players take a bunch of mickey mouse, developmental studies type course—they should all be getting 4.0s! At tech, the players have to take real classes with the rest of the student body. Big difference.
Atlanta for Life
June 9th, 2010
8:17 pm
@blazerdawg,
I think you just proved why you are a UGA fan. You gave stats on the volume of books in the GT and UGA libraries as 1.9 and 3.5 million, respectively. Well, the 1.6 million difference is because the GT students checked those books out!!! Congrats to UGA for improving. But, please don’t even compare the degrees from the two schools.
@ Dorsey Hill,
You are right in the fact that a lot of athletes at GT don’t major in Engineering. But guess what, ALL ATHLETES at GT must take Calculus, not watered down College Algebra (which is, by the way Algebra 2 in high school). And the school is harder because of the way classes are taught, not because of the material.
Pricedawg
June 9th, 2010
8:19 pm
Tech Buzz, Reggie Ball was an idiot. He could not count to 4. Give me a break.
Reggie Ball
June 9th, 2010
8:20 pm
1,2,3,5,6,4
Pricedawg
June 9th, 2010
8:24 pm
E.lo,
David Pollard is some Dungeons and Dragons character made up by a 4 eyed slide rule user with no actual facts on his side. This is the same person that posts on other school’s boards because he has no life other than whacking one eyed willie to his own posts.
BTW, what is Tech’s seeding in the CWS?
Glory Glory
June 9th, 2010
8:25 pm
(((((973-967))))). Hahahahahahahaha!!
And….
73-66
30-24
8-1
60-39-5
Numbers speak for themselves.
blazerdawg
June 9th, 2010
8:28 pm
Props to UGA prof Dr. Samantha Joye as well for her research and testimony today in DC trying to keep BP in line.
blazerdawg
June 9th, 2010
8:31 pm
ATL 4 L – I know language is not your strong suit, but nowhere have I made a comparison on degrees. Pick up the comprehension and find a girl friend.
Delbert D.
June 9th, 2010
8:35 pm
Atlanta for Life -
“@ Dorsey Hill,
You are right in the fact that a lot of athletes at GT don’t major in Engineering”
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Georgia Tech Football Majors 2010
Seniors only (starters) site not updated for the 4 rising Juniors (starters)
9 – Management
1 – Biology
1 – Aerospace Engineering
1 – Computer/Electrical Engineering
1 – Mechanical Engineering
1 – History, Science and Technology
1 – Civil Engineering
Sleeveless in Sylacauga
June 9th, 2010
8:37 pm
What does smarter than us mean?
Delbert D.
June 9th, 2010
8:40 pm
Sleeveless – Awareness? What’s awareness?
Sleeveless in Sylacauga
June 9th, 2010
8:43 pm
A new law recently passed in Alabama: When a couple gets divorced, they’re still brother and sister.
WestOfAthens
June 9th, 2010
8:43 pm
Most folks here seem to dismiss the purpose of the topic.
Please review….for your sake, and others.
It’s Great…To Be…. A Georgia Bulldog!
I said it’s great.. to be…
Delbert D.
June 9th, 2010
8:44 pm
I forgot to add: 2 of the 4 juniors-to-be are Academic All-ACC.
A-back Roddy Jones, 2008 & 2009
DT Logan Walls, 2009
Sleeveless in Sylacauga
June 9th, 2010
8:44 pm
What do a divorce in Alabama, a tornado in Kansas, and a hurricane in Florida have in common? Somebody’s fixin’ to lose them a trailer.
Delbert D.
June 9th, 2010
8:53 pm
WestOfAthens – The “purpose” started to fall apart with the 4th post. Surprise. I tried to restrain mud-slingers with reasonable factual posts, but some things are impossible.
WestOfAthens
June 9th, 2010
8:54 pm
I appreciate the AJC sports writers everyday for giving one the opportunity to stay up to date.
I, however, hate the fact these “open discussions” enter in a lot of ill-informed individuals. Get a life trolls, lol HBTD
Doc Lucky
June 9th, 2010
8:56 pm
How many points do you get for converting (making, so you will understand) a three (3, again so you will understand) points shot in basketball? Yeah, it sure is tough to be first when they are asking such in depth questions, you know ones that really need a thought analysis process. Everyone knows the only real education at UGA is the vet school which I have heard is outstanding. However, I would venture to say that not many, maybe any athletes are in such a program. But hey, way to go, pat yourself on the back for not being completely stupid in some courses that really are laughable if not an outright outrage that they would even have a college level.
WestOfAthens
June 9th, 2010
8:57 pm
Very true D, thank you for your attentiveness.
Few and far between, eh?
Delbert D.
June 9th, 2010
9:02 pm
West – You said it. They say the amygdala, the part of the brain that controls judgement isn’t fully formed until the late 20’s. I wonder if that is too conservative, given the behavior on these blogs.
CLEVON LITTLE
June 9th, 2010
9:21 pm
The APR is an NCAA-designed measure that assesses the eligibility, retention and graduation of athletes over a four-year period. Teams that score below 925 on a 1,000-point scale can draw penalties, including loss of scholarships. The figures released Wednesday were based on the 2005-06 through 2008-09 academic years.
Georgia’s football program posted an APR of 973, second best to Vanderbilt’s 975 in the SEC. Tech had a football APR of 967, tying Boston College and Clemson for third best in the ACC behind Duke’s 983 and Miami’s 978.
The numbers were not as good in men’s basketball. Georgia’s APR of 944 ranked fifth among SEC teams, and Tech’s 908 ranked last in the ACC. Despite scoring below 925, Tech’s basketball program was not penalized because no player left school ineligible in 2008-09.
SO, UGA football has an APR of 973, TECH 967.
UGA BB 944, TECH 908. Hhhhmmmmmmm………..
Well, I guess we know why Reggie couldn’t count to 4.
Rogeriter
June 9th, 2010
9:23 pm
Bookworm–If you think that joke is new then you are the dummy! I am 66 years old and heard that when I was in High School.
Albert Einstein
June 9th, 2010
9:25 pm
Could I see a list of majors that the ugag football team has available to them?
Atlanta for Life
June 9th, 2010
9:28 pm
@ blazerdawg,
If you actually read my post, I said “@ Dorsey Hill” when I referred to comparing majors. Now, who is weak in English? You keep showing how dumb you are.
Taylor
June 9th, 2010
9:29 pm
How did I know this would turn into yet ANOTHER attack on student athletes. How about everyone just says good job to the guys and gals making the grades, whether it be Tech or UGA, congrats. As a current student in college, I can say it is hard enough not playing sports to make decent, grades. I can only imagine how hard it is when you are playing a sport. Congrats to everyone makings good grades, no matter where you go to school.
Atlanta for Life
June 9th, 2010
9:30 pm
@blazerdawg, usually the dudes who tell other guys to get a girlfriend, are the ones either without one or sleep with their family members. Being a UGA fan, I would put money on the 2nd choice.
Taylor
June 9th, 2010
9:31 pm
I guarantee most of the people crapping on various school’s degrees have never even graduated from college.
Atlanta for Life
June 9th, 2010
9:40 pm
@ Taylor,
You know that is true. The funny thing is, GT doesn’t really have a big fan base unless people went to school there. I grew up in Atlanta and all I knew was UGA. I guarantee most UGA fans (I grew up loving Buck Belue, Lindsay Scott, and Herchel Walker) didn’t even go to school there. Most rednecks will cheer for UGA til they spit to death.
ncbulldawg86
June 9th, 2010
9:41 pm
“Road” Scholar… Really, SweetHomeAlabama??? Too funny. Being called out and the boy puts his own foot in his mouth. ROAD Scholar…. that is just priceless. I mean, if you are going to talk trash, at least do it where no one will laugh at your attempt, as laughter is such a buzz kill to one’s efforts when attempting to be funny.
Sweet Home Alabama, that laughter you hear is not with you, but more than likely… at you. Cheers!!!
Taylor
June 9th, 2010
9:42 pm
Yeah, it’s the state school, so it usually works out like that. I wish the rest of the state’s fan base was as supportive towards other teams in this town. It’d be cool seeing Turner Field, the dome, and Philips Arena close to full more often than not.
ncbulldawg86
June 9th, 2010
9:45 pm
Sorry, I see my own foot is in my mouth. Pardon me, I meant… “as laughter is such a buzz kill to one’s efforts when trying to talk smack.”
Like it matters. Go Dawgs!!!
jesse james
June 9th, 2010
10:42 pm
Albert Einstein – The majors are listed on UGA website. They are the same majors for the rest of the student body.
Inbred Dawg
June 9th, 2010
10:45 pm
Heck far…..I know wiff my UGA dagree I have been able to becum the 2nd assisstent manajer at the Waffle House in Snellville. If it wuzzunt for my UGA dagree I wood problee steal be the cook. It shore is grate to bee a Jorgia Bulldoag.
jesse james
June 9th, 2010
10:48 pm
Inbred Dawg – I remember you in my classes. You transferred from Ga. Tech because you said they would only let you in the Sports Managment Classes with all the rest of the football team.
Pago Pago Dawg
June 9th, 2010
11:25 pm
Great, can we just UF/UT and UK!!!!
Sad Dawg
June 9th, 2010
11:49 pm
@ Pago Pago Dawg…..dude what are you smoking? No way in “F” we beat UF or UT this year. I might give you UK but thats it. Book your Motel 6 room in Shreveport now to avoid the rush.
uuugh...
June 9th, 2010
11:55 pm
Atlanta for life…FYI…I got an A in Calculus at UGA and subsequently a C in Algebra. The Algebra Teacher was an American Indian who made you memorize the population of the earth, the circumference of the eath and about 8 other random numbers to be used on tests. I didn’t think that was neccessary to prove my knowledge of Algebra but he did…thus my poor grade. See what happens when you take a course to raise your GPA? If the football players at UGA have this cat for Algebra, I promise it is (needlessly) harder than Calculus. Oh and I was admitted to Tech and CHOSE to go to Georgia. The football players at Tech are coddled just as much if not moreso than the players at UGA. In other words…you are not smarter than me and probably not smarter than anyone on the UGA football team. Good Day Sir.
col fot
June 10th, 2010
12:05 am
sounds like GT is jealous of UGA’s success, they should just slither back under their rocks and hide in their green envy.
SCdawg
June 10th, 2010
12:36 am
Great job students. Is this not the same school to have two Rhodes winners a year or two ago. This is I am at a 4.85 GPA so I can get a shot to go here.
SCdawg
June 10th, 2010
12:44 am
I ment to say why I am. But GT is a great school but to heck with them in sports.
BuLLdawg
June 10th, 2010
4:03 am
APR – Too bad it doesn’t translate to beating SEC East teams last 4 yrs
# 3 Georgia Bulldogs’ Football vs SEC East teams last 4 yrs
19-1 vs SEC East last 4 years # 1 Florida
14-6 vs SEC East last 4 years # 2 Tennessee
10-10 vs SEC East last 4 years # 3 Georgia Bulldogs
Too bad it doesn’t translate to beating SEC teams last 4 years
# 4 Georgia Bulldogs’ Football vs SEC teams last 4 yrs
29-6 Florida vs SEC the last 4 years # 1 SEC
23-11 Alabama vs SEC the last 4 years # 2 SEC
21-12 LSU vs SEC the last 4 years # 3 SEC
20-12 Georgia vs SEC the last 4 years # 4 SEC
All these players are gone after this 2010 season :
# 2 Depth Chart Split End Kris Durham 6′ 5″ 209
# 1 Depth Chart Left Tackle Clint Boling 6′ 5″ 309
# 1 Depth Chart Right Guard Chris Davis 6′ 4″ 295
# 1 Depth Chart Right Tackle Josh Davis 6′ 6″ 300
# 1 Depth Chart Fullback Shaun Chapas 6′ 2″ 245
# 2 Depth Chart Left End Brandon Wood 6′ 1″ 286
# 3 Depth Chart Nose Guard Demarcus Dobbs 6′ 2″ 274
# 4 Depth Chart Nose Guard Kiante Tripp 6′ 6″ 275
# 2 Depth Chart Sam Linebacker Darryl Gamble 6′ 2″ 250
# 1 Depth Chart Mike Linebacker Akeem Dent 6′ 2″ 233
# 3 Depth Chart Mike Linebacker Akeem Hebron 6′ 1″ 233
# 2 Depth Chart Strong Safety Quintin Banks 6′ 2″ 213
# 1 Depth Chart Cornerback Vance Cuff 5′ 11″ 177
NFL Draft Eligible, high round picks :
# 1 Depth Chart Flanker AJ Green 6′ 4″ 207
# 1 Depth Chart Center Ben Jones 6′ 3″ 300
# 1 Depth Chart Will Linebacker Justin Houston 6′ 3″ 259
# 1 Depth Chart Cornerback Brandon Boykin 5′ 10″ 185 load
These 4 are most likely gone after 2010.
Possible NFL Draft Pick with great Junior Year 2010 :
# 1 Depth Chart Left Guard Gordy Glenn 6′ 5″ 328
# 1 Depth Chart Nose Guard DeAngelo Tyson 6′ 2″ 294
# 1 Depth Chart Strong Safety Nick Williams 6′ 2″ 219
# 2 Depth Chart Mo Linebacker Marcus Dowtin 6′ 2″ 220
# 2 Depth Chart TE Aron White 6′ 4″ 236 might just move on
injured Caleb King Tailback 5′ 11″ 210 not listed Depth Chart
We might lose 1 or more of these with great 2010.
Drew Butler & Blair Walsh are both juniors staying probably.
Our SEASON therefore is THIS YEAR 2010, not 2011.
Win P.
June 10th, 2010
4:48 am
Bluecole (5:12 pm 6-9-10), It’s my impression that every school with a major football program has a course in Basket weaving 101.
BuLLdawg
June 10th, 2010
5:08 am
Rocks for Jocks at Georgia tek
I noticed that UGA Bulldogs beat Georgia tek in APR 973 to 967
AGAIN this year in FOOTBALL
Nerd stupid and LOSERS in football in no way to go through life
Gen Neyland
June 10th, 2010
7:05 am
Congrats. Either UGA has some darn fine tutors or some excellent advanced basket weaving classes…Nonetheless, good job.
joe
June 10th, 2010
7:58 am
At least UG finished ahead of UF and UT in something this year…
Elton Manzione
June 10th, 2010
8:02 am
Congratulations to all the student-athletes…err, young’uns.