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Martin nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
July 20, 2022 | Football
Linebacker up for annual award because of exemplary community service, academic dedication and impact on and off the field
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Ball State football's Brandon Martin was named a nominee for the 2022 Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team, the organization announced Wednesday.
In order to be considered for this year's award, nominees must show exemplary community service, academic dedication and impact on and off the field.
Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is one of the most coveted community service awards in college football. From the 114 nominees this year, 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 strong academic standing.
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 exceptional leadership on and off the football field.
Martin enters his seventh season with the Ball State program in 2022. The Indianapolis, Ind. native was named the 2020 MAC Defensive Player of the Year - the first BSU player to earn the honor since punter Brad Maynard in 1996 and the Cardinals' first traditional defensive player to win the award since linebacker Greg Garnica did it three straight years from 1987-89.
In addition, Martin was a semifinalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year a season ago through his leadership, service and commitment.
Martin and the Cardinals kick off the 2022 season at Tennessee, Sept. 1. The home opener vs. Western Michigan is slated for a 2 p.m. ET kick on Sept. 10 at Scheumann Stadium.
In order to be considered for this year's award, nominees must show exemplary community service, academic dedication and impact on and off the field.
Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is one of the most coveted community service awards in college football. From the 114 nominees this year, 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 strong academic standing.
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 exceptional leadership on and off the football field.
Martin enters his seventh season with the Ball State program in 2022. The Indianapolis, Ind. native was named the 2020 MAC Defensive Player of the Year - the first BSU player to earn the honor since punter Brad Maynard in 1996 and the Cardinals' first traditional defensive player to win the award since linebacker Greg Garnica did it three straight years from 1987-89.
In addition, Martin was a semifinalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year a season ago through his leadership, service and commitment.
Martin and the Cardinals kick off the 2022 season at Tennessee, Sept. 1. The home opener vs. Western Michigan is slated for a 2 p.m. ET kick on Sept. 10 at Scheumann Stadium.
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