Despite the recent news of an investigation of Rutgers football players due to credit card fraud, there are many positives occurring off the field within the program as well. On Tuesday, offensive lineman Zach Heeman was nominated for the 2018 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team due to his commitment to community service.
“Community service is a way to give thanks to your parents and show how you were raised,” Heeman, an offensive lineman with 24 games of experience, said. “It is also a way to thank Rutgers for a scholarship and the opportunity to play in front of the fans.