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Watkinsville's Mettenberger Named An Athlete of the Month at LSU

The recognition is based on athletic ability and academic improvement.

Zach Mettenberger, a graduate of , has been recognized at Louisiana State University as a student athlete of the month for January, LSUsports.net reported.

Mettenberger played in five games during his first season on LSU's football team as a redshirt sophmore.

Five athletes of the month are chosen based on a combination of athletic ability and academic performance, according to the website. Their pictures will be on display this month in the Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes.

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Following LSU's loss to Alabama in Monday's BCS National Championship Game, The New York Times College Sports Blog took a look at a preview of next season, saying Mettenberger "will be the focus of next season’s campaign, bringing with him the allure of pairing a competent quarterback with a stifling defense and opportunistic special teams."


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