Jason Hanson was inducted into the CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame during ceremonies Wednesday night at the Gaylord Convention Center. Hanson became the first student-athlete in school history to receive this honor. Hanson entered the hall of fame along with Tennessee football player Peyton Manning, Florida International baseball player Mike Lowell and San Jose State basketball and track and field athlete Dr. Harry Edwards.
Hanson, a pre-med major, was a three-time Academic All-American during his four years in Pullman (1988-91) and concluded his senior season by being named a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete, one of only five in WSU history to receive the honor.