UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State redshirt senior long snapper Chris Stoll has been named a nominee for the 31st Allstate and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team. The nominees are 114 student-athletes with exemplary community service, academic dedication and impact on and off the field.
Chris Stoll · R-Sr. · LS· 6-2 · 262 · Westerville, Ohio · St. Francis DeSales
- Penn State's primary long snapper for 35 career games.
- Earned a scholarship in the summer of 2020.
- Is a three-time Dean's List selection.
- Is in his third year as President of Penn State's Uplifting Athletes, a chapter that has raised nearly 1.4 million dollars for kidney cancer treatment and research since the first Penn State Lift for Life was held in 2003.
- He is just the second, three-time president in program history, joining Brett Brackett (2008-10).
- Lift for Life is organized and run by Uplifting Athletes, a non-profit organization that inspires the rare disease community with hope through the power of sport.
- The national network of chapters is run by current football student-athletes, providing them with an opportunity to grain practical job skills while.
- Was a Burlsworth Trophy nominee during the 2021 season.
- Named to the Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List in 2021.
- Appeared in all 13 games on special teams handling snapping duties on field goals and punts in 2021.
- Helped Penn State's punting unit rank second nationally in net punting (44.5) and ninth in punt return defense (2.79).
- Snapped for Big Ten Punter of the Year and Ray Guy Award finalist Jordan Stout.
- Helped Stout to four Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honors, tying a Big Ten record set by Purdue's Travis Dorsch in 2001.
A Panel Chooses the Team
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.
Fans Pick the Captain
After the final team members are announced in September, fans can vote for this year's Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain through the official page on ESPN.com. Fans can join the conversation on social media with #GoodWorksTeam 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 114 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 strong academic standing.
About the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was established in 1992 by the College Football Association, recognizing the extra efforts made by college football players and student support staff off the field. AFCA became the governing body of the award in 1997 and continues to honor college football players who go the extra mile for those in need. Allstate worked to present the award starting with the 2008 season.
Penn State Football Recognized on 2022 Preseason Watch Lists
Sean Clifford: Davey O'Brien Award, Maxwell Award
Chris Stoll: Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Joey Porter Jr.: Lott IMPACT Trophy
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