Hundley Named to 2014 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®
NORTHBROOK, Ill., September 23, 2014 – UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley was named today by Allstate Insurance and the American Football Coaches Association to the roster for the 2014 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.®
This award pays tribute to a select group of student-athletes who have worked to positively impact the lives of others. The 22 players (11 FBS, 11 FCS players) honored with this distinct recognition have not only dedicated their time to succeeding on the field, but have made a commitment to enriching the lives of others while contributing to the greater good of their communities.
For more than two decades the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® has been one of the most esteemed awards in college sports. This summer, the program received a record 182 nominations from colleges and universities across the country. A voting panel comprised of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® members and college football media reviewed the nominees in an effort to select 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III and the NAIA to comprise the 22-player team.
The following players have been selected to the 2014 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®:
NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (I-A)
Brett Hundley, Jr., QB, UCLA
Jeffrey Coprich, So. RB, Cal
Laken Tomlinson, Sr., OL, Duke
Chris Conley, Sr., WR, Georgia
Max Godby, Sr., OL, Kentucky
Deterrian Shackelford, Grad., QB, Ole Miss
Sam Rodgers, Sr., LS, Syracuse
Nate Boyer, Sr., LS, Texas
Chuckie Keeton, Sr., QB, Utah State
Andrew East, Sr., LS, Vanderbilt
Dominic Rufran, Sr., WR, Wyoming
For the past 23 years, this award has recognized countless outstanding acts of service, and the accomplishments of this team are no exception. From creating non-profit organizations and programs to help those in need, to earning a Bronze Star from serving two tours of military duty in Iraq, these 22 players have done remarkable things in their communities and touched many people’s lives.
Allstate and the AFCA are looking to the fans to help determine this year’s 2014 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® Captain. By visiting ESPN.com/Allstate, fans can learn more about this year’s team members and vote for the player who they feel best embodies the spirit of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. The Team Captain and his fellow award recipients will also be invited to New Orleans to take part in a community project leading up to the 2015 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate® Sugar Bowl®.