University of Minnesota Athletics
Elzen Awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
5/6/2002 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
To qualify for the award, a student-athlete must have an overall GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) and must have must have performed with distinction as a member of the varsity team in the sport in which the student- athlete was nominated. The student-athlete must have behaved, both on and off the field, in a manner that has brought credit to the student- athlete, the institution and intercollegiate athletics. The student- athlete also must intend to continue academic work beyond the baccalaureate degree as a full-time or part-time graduate student.
Elzen, a native of Eyota, Minn., maintained a 3.4 GPA with his major of health and wellness. He was a two-time National Wrestling Coaches Association Academic All-American, a four-time U of M Scholar-Athlete and member of the Academic All-Big Ten team, and the recipient of the 2000-01 Academic Counseling and Student Services Outstanding Achievement Award. Elzen, the 197-pound 2002 Big Ten Champion, placed third and fourth at the 2001 and 2002 NCAA Championships, respectively.
