COLUMBUS, Ohio – The National Football Foundation has recognized four seniors from the Ohio State 2006 Big Ten championship team as inaugural class members of its NFF National Honor Society.

Doug Datish, Drew Norman, Joel Penton and Stan White Jr. were the Ohio State honorees. For inclusion, student-athletes had to complete their undergraduate degree work with a 3.2 grade-point average or higher, as well as make a significant contribution to their teams on the field.

Coach Jim Tressel also announced that the Buckeye football team cumulative grade-point average after completion of the summer term is 3.02. During the summer quarter, 17 Ohio State football players achieved a 4.0 average, while 30 more had a 3.0 gpa or higher.

“We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of our young men in the classroom,” said Tressel. “The coaching staff and academic support staff, led by Stan Jefferson, Darin Meeker and John Macko, need truly be commended.”