NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Illinois State junior center Garrett Hirsch was recognized for his contributions off of the football field, as Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) included him on the list of nominees for the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. A total of 137 student-athletes with inspiring stories of community service were nominated for the annual award by their respective sports information directors.
Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® continues to be one of the most coveted community service awards in college football. From the 137 nominees, the final roster of 23 award recipients will be announced in September, bringing 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.