Julie Foudy Named A Finalist For Verizon Academic Hall Of Fame "Julie Foudy, Joe Girardi, Tim Green and Steve Young are among a group of 25 finalists for induction into the 16th annual Verizon Academic All-America Hall of Fame. Four of the finalists will be inducted at ceremonies in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 28. The former GTE, in cooperation with the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), established the Hall of Fame in 1988 to honor former college student-athletes who have excelled in their professions and made substantial contributions to their communities. To be eligible, a candidate had to be an Academic All-America team member who graduated at least 10 years ago. " Brains, talent and personality. Ought to be a shoe-in.