Allstate, AFCA Reveal 2024 Good Works Team, Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Semifinalists
The 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team has been announced, recognizing 22 student-athletes and one head coach for their outstanding community service. This team, selected from a record 178 nominees, highlights players who have made significant contributions off the field. Notable members include Chase Griffin from UCLA, who founded a foundation to tackle food insecurity, and Malaki Starks from Georgia, who hosted a football camp for at-risk youth.
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, presented to one of the 11 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision players on the Good Works Team, will be announced later this year. Fans can participate in the selection process by voting until November 15 at ESPN.com/Allstate. The winner will be revealed on December 12 during The Home Depot College Football Awards show on ESPN.
È stata annunciata la 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, che riconosce 22 studenti-atleti e un allenatore capo per il loro eccezionale servizio alla comunità. Questa squadra, selezionata da un numero record di 178 nominations, mette in evidenza i giocatori che hanno dato contributi significativi al di fuori del campo. Tra i membri notevoli ci sono Chase Griffin della UCLA, che ha fondato una fondazione per affrontare l'insicurezza alimentare, e Malaki Starks della Georgia, che ha organizzato un campo di football per giovani a rischio.
Il Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, assegnato a uno dei 11 giocatori della NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision della Good Works Team, sarà annunciato più avanti quest'anno. I fan possono partecipare al processo di selezione votando fino al 15 novembre su ESPN.com/Allstate. Il vincitore sarà svelato il 12 dicembre durante lo spettacolo degli Home Depot College Football Awards su ESPN.
Se ha anunciado el 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, que reconoce a 22 estudiantes-atletas y un entrenador jefe por su sobresaliente servicio a la comunidad. Este equipo, seleccionado de un número récord de 178 nominados, destaca a jugadores que han hecho contribuciones significativas fuera del campo. Algunos miembros notables incluyen a Chase Griffin de UCLA, quien fundó una fundación para abordar la inseguridad alimentaria, y a Malaki Starks de Georgia, quien organizó un campamento de fútbol para jóvenes en riesgo.
El Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, que se otorga a uno de los 11 jugadores de la NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision del Good Works Team, se anunciará más adelante este año. Los aficionados pueden participar en el proceso de selección votando hasta el 15 de noviembre en ESPN.com/Allstate. El ganador se revelará el 12 de diciembre durante el programa The Home Depot College Football Awards en ESPN.
2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team이 발표되어 22명의 학생 운동선수와 1명의 주 감독이 뛰어난 지역 사회 봉사로 인정받았습니다. 이 팀은 기록적인 178명의 후보자 중에서 선정되었으며, 필드 밖에서 중요한 기여를 한 선수들을 강조합니다. 주목할 만한 멤버로는 Chase Griffin이 있으며, 그는 UCLA에서 식량 불안 해소를 위한 재단을 설립했습니다. 또 다른 멤버인 Malaki Starks는 조지아에서 위험에 처한 청소년들을 위한 축구 캠프를 주최했습니다.
Allstate Wuerffel Trophy는 Good Works Team의 11명의 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision 선수 중 한 명에게 수여되며, 올해 후에 발표될 예정입니다. 팬들은 ESPN.com/Allstate에서 11월 15일까지 투표하여 선정 과정에 참여할 수 있습니다. 수상자는 ESPN에서 열리는 The Home Depot College Football Awards 프로그램에서 12월 12일에 발표됩니다.
Le 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team a été annoncé, reconnaissant 22 étudiants-athlètes et un entraîneur en chef pour leur service communautaire exceptionnel. Cette équipe, sélectionnée parmi un nombre record de 178 nominations, met en avant des joueurs qui ont apporté des contributions significatives en dehors du terrain. Parmi les membres notables, on trouve Chase Griffin de UCLA, qui a fondé une fondation pour lutter contre l'insécurité alimentaire, et Malaki Starks de Georgia, qui a organisé un camp de football pour des jeunes à risque.
Le Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, remis à l'un des 11 joueurs de la NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision du Good Works Team, sera annoncé plus tard cette année. Les fans peuvent participer au processus de sélection en votant jusqu'au 15 novembre sur ESPN.com/Allstate. Le gagnant sera révélé le 12 décembre lors de l'émission des The Home Depot College Football Awards sur ESPN.
Das 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team wurde bekannt gegeben, das 22 Studenten-Athleten und einen Cheftrainer für ihren herausragenden gemeinnützigen Einsatz anerkennt. Dieses Team, das aus einem Rekord von 178 Nominierungen ausgewählt wurde, hebt Spieler hervor, die außerhalb des Feldes bedeutende Beiträge geleistet haben. Zu den bemerkenswerten Mitgliedern gehört Chase Griffin von UCLA, der eine Stiftung gegründet hat, um Ernährungsunsicherheit zu bekämpfen, sowie Malaki Starks von Georgia, der ein Fußballcamp für gefährdete Jugendliche veranstaltet hat.
Der Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, der einem der 11 Spieler der NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision des Good Works Teams verliehen wird, wird später in diesem Jahr bekannt gegeben. Fans können bis zum 15. November auf ESPN.com/Allstate an der Auswahl teilnehmen. Der Gewinner wird am 12. Dezember während der The Home Depot College Football Awards-Show auf ESPN bekannt gegeben.
- Allstate's initiative recognizes and promotes community service among college football players
- Record number of 178 nominees for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
- Increased visibility for charitable efforts of student-athletes through ESPN coverage
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Student-athletes, head coach recognized by college football’s highest community service honors.
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team names 22 student-athletes and one head coach for exemplary community service. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, announced later this year, is presented to one of the 11 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) players elected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
“Each year, I’m inspired by the way these young men use their gifts to make a positive impact on their communities,” said Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, 2009 Good Works Team member and 2008 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient. “I'm once again honored to help celebrate this award and the outstanding work it highlights.”
This year's Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was selected from a record 178 nominees, representing players and coaches from colleges and universities across the country for their unwavering commitment to community service and their “good works” off the field.
Members of this year’s team include:
Chase Griffin, Quarterback, University of
Malaki Starks, Defensive Back, University of
Garrett Greene, Quarterback,
Dean Janikowski, Kicker,
The full roster of the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and their stories of community service can be found at ESPN.com/Allstate.
“The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team represents the power of achieving for your community,” said Sam Acho, ESPN analyst, author, and 2010 Good Works Team member and Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient. “These honorees have accomplished so much in a short amount of time. I hope this award will encourage them to continue to realize the joy in serving others.”
The 23 award recipients bring together:
- 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), Divisions II, III and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
- 1 honorary head coach
“The Good Works Team embodies Allstate’s work to improve communities,” said Troy Hawkes, Allstate executive vice president and general manager. “We’re inspired by these award recipients and the positive impact they are having on so many people.”
All members are selected by a voting panel of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members, current and former head coaches and journalists who look for exceptional leadership on and off the football field.
“It is amazing to see the extra efforts and community service these 22 young men put out on a daily basis,” said Craig Bohl, AFCA executive director. “Not to be outdone, our honorary head coach Marcus Freeman shows that you can still give back and help your community even when you are the head coach of an FBS program like Notre Dame. I congratulate Coach Freeman and these 22 student-athletes for making the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.”
Throughout the season, fans can join the conversation using #GoodWorksTeam on their social media channels to help others learn more about these players and their stories.
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient and Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, college football’s premier award for community service, is presented to one of the 11 FBS players elected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team who best combines exemplary community service with leadership and performance on and off the field. Named after Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer Danny Wuerffel, the award honors the former NFL quarterback’s commitment to inspiring greater service and unity in the world.
“Seeing the incredible effort the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team has committed through hundreds of service hours to benefit their communities, starting nonprofit foundations, and hosting fundraising events, is truly inspiring,” said Wuerffel. “We are excited to see which of these incredible servant leaders will be named the 20th anniversary recipient of the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy this year.”
The 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy finalists and recipient will be selected by a national voting committee, including a fan vote component. The 2024 recipient, who will also be recognized as the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain, will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards show on December 12, airing on ESPN.
Fans can cast their vote by November 15 at ESPN.com/Allstate.
About the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was 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 Southeastern Conference (SEC) leads all conferences with 89 selections to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team since it began in 1992. The SEC is followed by the Atlantic Coast Conference with 55 selections and the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with 43 selections.
About the AFCA
The American Football Coaches Association (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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About the Wuerffel Foundation
The Wuerffel Foundation is dedicated to supporting Danny Wuerffel's mission to inspire greater service and unity in the world, built on the three values of excellence, service and humility. As a recognized humanitarian, Danny mentors community leaders and connects them with philanthropic resources. The foundation annually presents the prestigious Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, college football’s premier award for community service, and hosts the Desire Cup and PickleBowl events.
About the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, a member of the National College Football Awards Association, is college football’s premier award for community service. The trophy is presented annually by the Wuerffel Foundation to the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership and performance on and off the field. Named after Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer, Danny Wuerffel, the award honors his commitment to inspiring greater service and unity in the world. Established in 2005, the Wuerffel Trophy is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Wuerffel led the University of
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