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Berus, Libby Earn NFF Hampshire Honor Society Membership
April 11, 2018 | Football
Football duo recognized for academic success
IRVING, Texas - University of Massachusetts football seniors Nick Berus and Andrew Libby received recognition as National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society members following the completion of their collegiate careers, as announced by the NFF on Wednesday. Berus served as the team's long-snapper for each of the last four seasons while Libby filled a variety of roles during his four seasons, including fullback, holder and as a member of the kickoff and punt coverage units.
To earn 2018 NFF Hampshire Honor Society status, members must have completed or forgone their final year of playing eligibility to pursue professional playing opportunities in 2017, achieved a 3.2 cumulative grade point average throughout entire course of undergraduate study and met all NCAA or NAIA mandated progress toward degree requirements.
Berus held the role of the team's top long-snapper on punts and field goals for each of the last four seasons. He helped fellow redshirt senior Logan Laurent achieve a career year in 2017, as Laurent won Phil Steele All-Independent First Team (Kicker), NEFWA All-New England (Kicker/Punter) and All-ECAC Second Team (Kicker) following the season. Berus holds a bachelor's of science degree in food science and is studying for a master's of science degree in food science.
Libby appeared in all 12 games as a member of the special teams unit during 2017, serving as the team's holder while also playing on punt and kickoff coverage and return. It marked his fourth consecutive season as a contributor for the Minutemen as he appeared in 46 of a possible 48 games, including each during his sophomore, junior and senior years. Libby will graduate with a bachelor's of science degree in landscape architecture.
Together with Berus' long-snap, Libby held for Laurent's game-tying 45-yard conversion with five seconds to play and on the 36-yard double-overtime game-winning kick against Appalachian State (10/28) during the 2017 campaign.
Recent UMass recipients of the Hampshire Honor Society accolade include Joe Colton, Blake Frohnapfel and Matt Sparks in 2016 and Fabian Hoeller in 2017.
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About the Hampshire Foundation
The Hampshire Foundation is the charitable arm of The Hampshire Companies, a privately-held, fully-integrated real estate firm that has more than 60 years of hands-on, cycle-tested experience in acquiring, developing, leasing, repositioning, managing, financing and disposing of real estate. Founded by Jon F. Hanson, who served as NFF Chairman from 1994-2006, Hampshire is headquartered in Morristown, N.J. Learn more at www.hampshirere.com.
About The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame
Founded in 1947 with early leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik and immortal journalist Grantland Rice, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame is a non-profit educational organization that runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship and athletic achievement in young people. With 120 chapters and 12,000 members nationwide, NFF programs include Football Matters®, the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, The William V. Campbell Trophy® presented by Fidelity Investments, annual scholarships of more than $1.3 million and a series of initiatives to honor the legends of the past and inspire the leaders of the future. NFF corporate partners include Delta Air Lines, Fidelity Investments, Herff Jones, New York Athletic Club, Pasadena Tournament of Roses, PrimeSport, the Sports Business Journal, Under Armour and VICIS. Learn more at www.footballfoundation.org.
To earn 2018 NFF Hampshire Honor Society status, members must have completed or forgone their final year of playing eligibility to pursue professional playing opportunities in 2017, achieved a 3.2 cumulative grade point average throughout entire course of undergraduate study and met all NCAA or NAIA mandated progress toward degree requirements.
Berus held the role of the team's top long-snapper on punts and field goals for each of the last four seasons. He helped fellow redshirt senior Logan Laurent achieve a career year in 2017, as Laurent won Phil Steele All-Independent First Team (Kicker), NEFWA All-New England (Kicker/Punter) and All-ECAC Second Team (Kicker) following the season. Berus holds a bachelor's of science degree in food science and is studying for a master's of science degree in food science.
Libby appeared in all 12 games as a member of the special teams unit during 2017, serving as the team's holder while also playing on punt and kickoff coverage and return. It marked his fourth consecutive season as a contributor for the Minutemen as he appeared in 46 of a possible 48 games, including each during his sophomore, junior and senior years. Libby will graduate with a bachelor's of science degree in landscape architecture.
Together with Berus' long-snap, Libby held for Laurent's game-tying 45-yard conversion with five seconds to play and on the 36-yard double-overtime game-winning kick against Appalachian State (10/28) during the 2017 campaign.
Recent UMass recipients of the Hampshire Honor Society accolade include Joe Colton, Blake Frohnapfel and Matt Sparks in 2016 and Fabian Hoeller in 2017.
Follow Massachusetts football on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@UMassFootball).
About the Hampshire Foundation
The Hampshire Foundation is the charitable arm of The Hampshire Companies, a privately-held, fully-integrated real estate firm that has more than 60 years of hands-on, cycle-tested experience in acquiring, developing, leasing, repositioning, managing, financing and disposing of real estate. Founded by Jon F. Hanson, who served as NFF Chairman from 1994-2006, Hampshire is headquartered in Morristown, N.J. Learn more at www.hampshirere.com.
About The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame
Founded in 1947 with early leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik and immortal journalist Grantland Rice, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame is a non-profit educational organization that runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship and athletic achievement in young people. With 120 chapters and 12,000 members nationwide, NFF programs include Football Matters®, the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, The William V. Campbell Trophy® presented by Fidelity Investments, annual scholarships of more than $1.3 million and a series of initiatives to honor the legends of the past and inspire the leaders of the future. NFF corporate partners include Delta Air Lines, Fidelity Investments, Herff Jones, New York Athletic Club, Pasadena Tournament of Roses, PrimeSport, the Sports Business Journal, Under Armour and VICIS. Learn more at www.footballfoundation.org.
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