Allstate, American Football Coaches Association Announce Record 197 Nominees for 2015 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®
College football's preeminent community service award recognizes student-athletes for off the field achievements
NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Allstate Insurance Company and the (AFCA) today announced an all-time high 197 nominees for the 2015 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, the most esteemed off the field honor in college football. For 24 years, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® has recognized college football players from across the country who exemplify a superior commitment to community service and volunteerism.
Since its inception in 1992, the award highlights the "good" taking place off the football field. The select group of student-athletes nominated for this award by their respective colleges and universities are able to balance academics and athletics while remaining committed to helping others and bettering their communities.
"For the third year in a row, we have received a record-breaking number of Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® nominees, an indication that the bar continues to be raised for the character on display in college football," said Jim Haskins, Executive Vice President, Allstate Brand Distribution and a member of the 2015 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® voting panel. "Allstate is proud to join the AFCA in recognizing this amazing group of student-athletes for the positive impact they are making on their communities."
While remarkable on the field performances are praised each weekend, these individuals' off the field accomplishments far exceed touchdowns and tackles. From traveling overseas to support third-world countries to raising thousands of dollars for kidney cancer research, these remarkable student-athletes have utilized their minimal free time in an impactful way, earning them national recognition.
"It's very rewarding to see another record-setting year of nominees for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®," AFCA Executive Director Grant Teaff said. "With Allstate's help, this has become one of the most prestigious awards in college football, and one of the most important because it highlights some of the best student-athletes in the country who not only excel on the football field, but in their community service as well."
Comprised of 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III and the NAIA, the final roster of 22 award recipients will be unveiled in September. From the nominees submitted by sports information directors across the nation on behalf of their schools, a special voting panel consisting of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® members and prominent college football media members will select the 2015 Good Works Team.®
The 2015 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® voting panel includes: former Good Works Team® members Zaid Abdul-Aleem (Duke, 1994 team), Matt Stinchcomb (Georgia, 1997, 1998 teams), Brian Brenberg (St. Thomas, 2001 team), Mike Proman (Amherst, 2002 team); media members Kirk Herbstreit (ESPN), Bruce Feldman (Fox Sports), Blair Kerkhoff (Kansas City Star); current AFCA President and University of Cincinnati head coach Tommy Tuberville; 1987 AFCA President and former head coach at Brigham Young University LaVell Edwards; and Jim Haskins, Executive Vice President, Allstate Brand Distribution.
Once the final team members are announced in September, fans are encouraged to visit the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® website on ESPN.com, featuring profiles and images of the players, for the opportunity to vote for the 2015 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® Captain.
In order to meet the criteria set forth by Allstate and the AFCA, each player must be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining a strong academic standing.
The following players have been nominated for consideration to be named to the 2015 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team ®.
Football Bowl Subdivision
Arizona State University – James Johnson |
U.S. Naval Academy (Navy) – Myer Krah |
Arkansas State University – Fredi Knighten |
University of Akron – Christian Allen |
Auburn University – Jonathan Wallace |
University of Alabama – O.J. Howard |
Ball State University – Jacob Richard |
University of Arizona – Casey Skowron |
Boise State University – Shane Williams-Rhodes |
University of California – Stefan McClure |
Brigham Young University – Bronson Kaufusi |
University of California Los Angeles – Jake Brendel |
California State University, Fresno – Justin Northern |
University of Connecticut – Andreas Knappe |
Central Michigan University – Nick Beamish |
University of Georgia – Malcolm Mitchell |
Clemson University – Eric Mac Lain |
University of Houston – Adrian McDonald |
Colorado State University – Trent Matthews |
University of Iowa – Jordan Lomax |
Duke University – Kelby Brown |
University of Kentucky – Landon Foster |
Georgia Institute of Technology – D.J. White |
University of Louisville – James Burgess |
Georgia Southern University – Matt Dobson |
University of Maryland – Andrew Zeller |
Georgia State University – Keith Rucker |
University of Massachusetts – Blake Frohnapfel |
Indiana University – Nate Sudfeld |
University of Memphis – Wynton McManis |
Iowa State University – Levi Peters |
University of Miami – Deon Bush |
Kansas State University – Stanton Weber |
University of Michigan – Joe Bolden |
Kent State University – Jordan Italiano |
University of Minnesota – Peter Mortell |
Louisiana State University – Jamie Keehn |
University of Mississippi – Evan Engram |
Marshall University – Tyler Williams |
University of Mississippi – Evan Engram |
Michigan State University – Josiah Price |
University of Nebraska – Sam Burtch |
Middle Tennessee State University – Darius Johnson |
University of New Mexico – Garrett Adcock |
Mississippi State University – Taveze Calhoun |
University of North Carolina – Shakeel Rashad |
North Carolina State University – Mike Rose |
University of Notre Dame – Corey Robinson |
Northern Illinois University – Cameron Clinton-Earl |
University of Oklahoma – Nila Kasitati |
Northwestern University – Max Chapman |
University of Pittsburgh – James Conner |
Ohio State University – Joshua Perry |
University of South Alabama – Terrance Timmons |
Old Dominion University – Tyler Compton |
University of South Carolina – Elliott Fry |
Penn State University – Ben Kline |
University of South Florida – Sean Price |
Rice University – Driphus Jackson |
University of Southern California – Cody Kessler |
Rutgers University – Quentin Gause |
University of Tennessee – Joshua Dobbs |
Southern Methodist University – Cameron Smith |
University of Texas at El Paso – Aaron Jones |
Stanford University – Dallas Lloyd |
University of Toledo – Alex Zmolik |
Syracuse University – Hernz Laguerre |
University of Utah – Kenneth Scott |
Temple University – Hershey Walton |
University of Virginia – Demetrious Nicholson |
Texas A&M University – Julien Obioha |
University of Wisconsin – Vince Biegel |
Texas Christian University – Joey Hunt |
Wake Forest University – Ryan Janvion |
Texas Tech University – Justis Nelson |
Washington State University – Jeremiah Allison |
Tulane University – Richard Carthon |
West Virginia University – Karl Joseph |
Combined Divisions (FCS, II, III & NAIA)
Alma College – Brent Luplow |
Peru State College – Logan Paben |
Angelo State University – Kyle Washington |
Pittsburg State University – Deron Washington |
Aurora University – Billy Baker |
Presentation College – Garret Fraser |
Azusa Pacific University – Andrew Elffers |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Austin Amery |
Berry College – Matt Farinella |
Rhodes College – Jonathan Wiener |
Bethany College (Kan.) – Brett Crome |
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology – Tyler Rockwood |
Bethel University (Minn.) – Matt Mehlhorn |
Rowan University – Withler Marcelin |
Butler University – Matt Shiltz |
Sacred Heart University – Nick Bartoli |
Carson-Newman University – De'Andre Thomas |
Saint Augustine's University – Roderick Davenport |
Catawba College – Mike Sheehan |
Saint Francis University (Pa.) – Khairi Dickson |
Central College – Jacob Wassenaar |
Saint John's University (Minn.) – Ben Brown |
Colorado School of Mines – Stephen Candelaria |
Saint Vincent College – Andrew Geisler |
Cornell University (N.Y.) – Luke Hagy |
Salve Regina University – Mike McNamara |
Dakota State University – Bobby Tisch |
Samford University – Gunnar Bromelow |
Davidson College – Christopher Woods Jr. |
Shepherd University – Octavius Thomas |
Defiance College – Cody Lee |
South Dakota State University – Cam Jones |
Denison University – Lucas Romick |
Southeast Missouri State University – Paul McRoberts |
Dickinson State University – Meyer Bohn |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University – Kaymon Farmer |
Drake University – John Hugunin |
Southern Arkansas University – John Miller |
East Stroudsburg University – Jon Schnaars |
St. Cloud State University – Jameson Parsons |
Eastern Kentucky University – Avery Pitt |
Stephen F. Austin State University – Aaron Thomas |
Ferris State University – Jason Vander Laan |
Stonehill College – Nick Chiocco |
Florida A&M University – Akil Blount |
Yale University – Sebastian Little |
Florida Institute of Technology – Manny Abad |
Sul Ross State University – Sterling Jones |
Fordham University – George Dawson |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville – Christian Garcia |
Franklin College– Austin Carlton |
Texas Lutheran University – Dominick Stives |
Frostburg State University – Josh Burch |
The Citadel – Joe Crochet |
Gannon University – Liam Nadler |
Towson University – Jon Desir |
Gardner-Webb University – Chad Geter |
Trinity International University – Riley Schussler |
Grand Valley State University – Alton Voss |
Trinity University (Texas) – Brad Hood |
Harding University – De'Onte Garrett |
Tufts University – Corey Burns |
Heidelberg University – Ryan Finck |
University of Central Oklahoma – Seth Hiddink |
Hillsdale College – Daniel Drummond |
University of Chicago – Vincent Beltrano |
Hope College – Robert Kish |
University of Dayton – Patrick Nuzzolese |
Idaho State University – Cody Sorensen |
University of Dubuque – Blaine Snitker |
Illinois State University – Kyle Avaloy |
University of Maine – Trevor Bates |
Indiana State University – Mark Sewall |
University of Mary – Zach Roberson |
Jackson State University – Teddrick Terrell |
University of North Alabama – Lee Mayhall |
Jacksonville State University – Dalton Screws |
University of North Dakota – Dayo Idowu |
John Carroll University – David Porter |
University of Northern Iowa – Isaac Ales |
Lenoir-Rhyne University – Jacob Slagle |
University of Northwestern (Minn.) – Nathan Van Zee |
Liberty University – Chima Uzowihe |
University of Puget Sound – Misha Gordon |
Lindenwood University (Mo.) – Connor Harris |
University of Rochester – Matthew Pisano |
Macalester College – Forest Redlin |
University of San Diego – Devyn Bryant |
Malone University – Jon Zimmerly |
University of Sioux Falls – John Tidwell |
Manchester University – Logan Haston |
University of St. Thomas – David Simmet |
Marist College – Zach Quarles |
University of Tennessee at Martin – Taino Fears-Perez |
McDaniel College – Mike Oliveto |
University of the Cumberlands – Randy Maynard |
Mississippi College – Seth McDonald |
University of the Incarnate Word – Padyn Giebler |
Mississippi Valley State University – Sean Brown |
University of Wisconsin-Platteville – Alex Johnson |
Moravian College – Anthony Orlando |
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point – Taylor Lucas |
Morgan State University – Andrew King |
Wartburg College – Robbie Anstoetter |
Morningside College – Ethan Stofferan |
Washburn University – Michael Miller |
North Carolina Central University – Tre Smith |
Washington University in St. Louis – Jonathan Way |
North Carolina Wesleyan College – Dustin Midgett |
Wayne State University (Mich.) – Carl Roscoe |
Northern Arizona University – Dejzon Walker |
Western Illinois University – Jordan Veloz |
Northern State University – Joseph Parsley |
Westminster College – Justin Dahl |
Northwest Missouri State University – Shane Smith |
William Penn University – Kramer Patterson |
Ohio Dominican University – Paul Wesselhoeft |
Wingate University – Mathu Gibson |
Ohio Wesleyan University – Tim Shadoan |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Jake Brown |
About Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer, protecting approximately 16 million households from life's uncertainties through auto, home, life and other insurance offered through its Allstate, Esurance, Encompass and Answer Financial brand names. Allstate is widely known through the slogan "You're In Good Hands With Allstate®." The Allstate brand's network of small businesses offers auto, home, life and retirement products and services to customers in the United States and Canada. In the 20 years since Allstate became a fully independent public company, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate, its employees and agency owners have donated more than $405 million to support local communities.
About the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Teams® were established in 1992 by the College Football Association, recognizing the extra efforts made by college football players and student support staff off the field. AFCA became the governing body of the award in 1997 and continues to honor college football players who go the extra mile for those in need. Allstate worked to present the award starting with the 2008 season.
The SEC leads all conferences with 62 selections to the Good Works Team since it began in 1992. The SEC is followed by the Big 12 Conference with 47 selections and the Atlantic Coast Conference with 29 selections. Georgia is in first place with 15 honorees to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. ® The Bulldogs are followed by Nebraska with 14 honorees. Super Bowl XLII, XLVI and XLI champion quarterbacks Eli and Peyton Manning were members of the 2002 and 1997 Good Works Teams®, respectively.
About AFCA
The AFCA was founded in 1922 and currently has more than 11,000 members around the world ranging from the high school level to the professional ranks. According to its constitution, the AFCA was formed, in part, to "maintain the highest possible standards in football and in the coaching profession" and to "provide a forum for the discussion and study of all matters pertaining to football."
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