The Allegheny Advantage:

At Allegheny, the "student" in student-athlete does more than merely precede "athlete" in the often-used phrase. At Allegheny, they are respected for wearing both hats, managing rigorous academic challenges and meeting the demands of highly competitive athletic programs. This balancing act requires time-management skills, careful planning and a strong sense of values, yet it is accomplished year in and year out.

Professors realize the special commitment required by athletics, and many faculty are among the most avid supporters of Gator teams.

"Allegheny students epitomize the philosophy of Division III athletics. These are young men and women who combine the best elements of mind and body to achieve success in both the classroom and on the playing fields,"says professor of economics and faculty athletic representative Janine Sickafuse.

Allegheny is especially proud to be a college where students can compete and succeed in more than one sport and in other areas of campus life, while still excelling in the classroom.

"It is obvious to me is that Allegheny student-athletes do more than talk about being successful in both academic and athletic pursuits," said coach Bill Ross. "They simply go out and do it. They find ways to reach their potential as students, as athletes, and as people.

"That's the type of person we want on the Allegheny men's cross country team."