University of Connecticut Athletics
Keating Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® Nominee
7/21/2021 1:17:00 PM | Football
STORRS, Conn. - UConn long snapper Brian Keating has been nominated for the 30th Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® , as announced by Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
Sports information directors – from divisions across the nation – nominated 109 student-athletes with stories of exemplary community service, alongside their academic dedication and impact on and off the field.
This year's candidates include student-athletes who are scholars, leaders and community champions. These nominees have volunteered to build homes, mentor underprivileged kids, aid in COVID-19 relief efforts, as well as advocate against domestic violence and racial injustice.
Selection Process and Panel
The final 22-member team and honorary coach are selected by a voting panel of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members and journalists. They look for players who demonstrate exceptional leadership on and off the football field.
In addition to Tebow and Williams, the 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team selection panel members are: Zaid Abdul-Aleem (Duke, 1994 team); Matt Stinchcomb (Georgia, 1997, 1998); Brian Brenberg (St. Thomas, 2001); Mike Proman (Amherst, 2002); Wes Counts (Middle Tennessee State, 1999); media members Kirk Herbstreit (ESPN), Blair Kerkhoff (Kansas City Star) and Paul Myerberg (USA Today); 2021 AFCA President and Northwestern University Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald; and 2001 AFCA President and current Athletic Director at Virginia Union University Joe Taylor.
Public Voting Phase
After the final team members are announced in September, fans can cast their vote for this year's Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain through the official page on ESPN.com. Fans can use #GoodWorksTeam on their social media channels to join the conversation throughout the season.
Nomination Criteria
Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is one of the most coveted community service awards in college football. From the 109 nominees, the final roster of 23 award recipients will bring together 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision; 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA); and one honorary head coach. To be considered for a spot on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, each player must be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining a strong academic standing.
The 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominees are:
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
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Name |
School |
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Anders Carlson |
Auburn University |
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Byron Hanspard Jr. |
Baylor University |
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Donte Harrington |
Boise State University |
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James Empey |
BYU |
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Darien Rencher |
Clemson University |
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CJ Brewer |
Coastal Carolina University |
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Jake Bobo |
Duke University |
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Tariq Speights |
Eastern Michigan University |
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Camren McDonald |
Florida State University |
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Juanyeh Thomas |
Georgia Tech |
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Brock Purdy |
Iowa State University |
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Ali Gaye |
LSU |
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Alex Mollette |
Marshall University |
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Reed Blankenship |
Middle Tennessee State University |
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Austin Williams |
Mississippi State University |
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Isaiah Moore |
NC State University |
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Joe Spivak |
Northwestern University |
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Harry Miller |
Ohio State University |
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Jordan Young |
Old Dominion University |
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Mac Brown |
Ole Miss |
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Andrzej Hughes-Murray |
Oregon State University |
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Sean Clifford |
Penn State University |
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Ikenna Enechukwu |
Rice University |
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Tysyn Parker |
San Jose State University |
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Shaine Hailey |
SMU |
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Re-al Mitchell |
Temple University |
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Keldrick Carper |
Texas A&M University |
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Tyler Vitt |
Texas State University |
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Tony Bradford Jr. |
Texas Tech University |
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Wilson Beaverstock |
UAB |
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Shea Pitts |
UCLA |
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Bubba Arslanian |
University of Akron |
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Jordan Silver |
University of Arkansas |
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Michael Saffell |
University of California |
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University of Connecticut |
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Zachary Carter |
University of Florida |
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Nakobe Dean |
University of Georgia |
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Michael Marchese |
University of Illinois |
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Kaevon Merriweather |
University of Iowa |
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Kenneth Horsey |
University of Kentucky |
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Levi Lewis |
University of Louisiana |
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Derek Dorsey |
University of Louisville |
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Preseton Brady |
University of Memphis |
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Clay James |
University of Miami |
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Andrew Vastardis |
University of Michigan |
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DeAngelo Carter |
University of Minnesota |
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Tyler Badie |
University of Missouri |
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Adrian Martinez |
University of Nebraska |
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Jermaine Ledbetter |
University of Nevada |
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Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa |
University of Notre Dame |
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Jeremiah Hall |
University of Oklahoma |
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Cal Adomitis |
University of Pittsburgh |
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Keith Gallmon |
University of South Alabama |
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Jaylin Dickerson |
University of South Carolina |
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Mo Hasan |
University of Southern California |
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Lavel Dumont |
University of Toledo |
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Chris Paul |
University of Tulsa |
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Dalton Kincaid |
University of Utah |
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Wayne Taulapapa |
University of Virginia |
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Race Porter |
University of Washington |
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Brandon Bowling |
Utah State University |
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Elijah McAllister |
Vanderbilt University |
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Brock Hoffman |
Virginia Tech |
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Ty Hardimon |
Wake Forest University |
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Dallas Hobbs |
Washington State University |
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Jarret Doege |
West Virginia University |
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Mike Caliendo |
Western Michigan University |
