Ryan Jackson Named Muscle Milk Student Athlete of the Week

Ryan Jackson Named Muscle Milk Student Athlete of the Week

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June 2, 2008

Coral Gables, FLA (www.hurricanesports.com) — – Sophomore shortstop Ryan Jackson has been named the Muscle Milk Student Athlete of the Week for the period May 26 to June 1.

Jackson’s stellar defensive play and offense led him to be named the Most Outstanding Player at the Coral Gables Regional held May 30-June 1.In the Regional, Jackson batted .545 (6 of 11) with two home runs and four runs batted in.

The Hurricanes opened Regional play Friday, May 30 with a 7-4 victory over Bethune Cookman. The team then defeated the Missouri Tigers 6-5 on Saturday and claimed the Regional title with an 11-2 victory over Mississippi on Sunday.

Miami will host the Arizona Wildcats in the NCAA Super Regional this weekend..

2008 Muscle Milk Miami Athlete of the Week

Date Winner Sport
June 2 Ryan Jackson Baseball
May 27 Dave DiNatale Baseball
May 19 Tim Harris Men’s Track
May 12 Laura Vallverdu Women’s Tennis
May 5 Dennis Raben Baseball
Apr. 28 Pitching Staff Baseball
Apr. 21 Kristy Whyte Women’s Track
Apr. 14 Blake Tekotte Baseball
Apr. 7 Dave DiNatale Baseball
Mar. 31 Reuben Ross Diving
Mar. 24 Brittany Viola & Jack McClinton Diving/Men’s Basketball
Mar. 17 Krista Simkins Women’s Track
Mar. 10 Jemile Weeks Baseball
Mar. 3 Tim Harris Men’s Track
Feb. 25 Dwayne Collins Men’s Basketball
Feb. 18 Tim Harris Men’s Track
Krista Simkins Women’s Track
Feb. 4 Daniel Vallverdu Men’s Tennis
Jan. 28 Jack McClinton Men’s Basketball
Jan. 23 Romy Farah Women’s Tennis
Jan. 16 James Dews & Jimmy Graham Men’s Basketball
Jan. 9 Annika Saarnak Swimming & Diving
Jan. 2 Maurita Reid Volleyball