Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG - Virginia Tech football's Tyson Flowers has been nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, one of college football's highest community service honors.
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is comprised of 22 college football student-athletes and one honorary head coach who make outstanding contributions in the areas of volunteerism and civic involvement, 11 of which are FBS players. These individuals embody the true spirit of teamwork and giving back through commendable acts of kindness. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is presented to the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership achievement on and off the field.
Flowers, from Fort Worth, Texas, transferred to Tech from Rice in the offseason where he played in 10 games making 38 tackles, recording two interceptions, two breakups and a forced fumble and was named All-AAC Honorable Mention by College Football Network.
During his time in Blacksburg, Flowers has made a positive impact in the New River Valley and surrounding area. Among his efforts he has volunteered with Night to Shine, a program of the Tim Tebow Foundation that provides a prom-night experience for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. Tyson's role involved greeting guests, assisting with activities, and ensuring each participant felt celebrated and included throughout the night.
Flowers has also given his time to visit students at Pulaski County Schools and created Valentine's Day cards for patients at Warm Hearth Village Senior Living and Carilion Children's Hospital, in addition to volunteering for the Ronald McDonald House of SW Virginia. He helped celebrate their annual "Tab Top" recycling event, by greeting families, signing autographs and inspiring young fans. The event allows elementary schools and local businesses to collect aluminum tab tops from any container (soda pop, soup, pet food, etc.) and work with a local recycling company to turn those tabs into money for families of hospitalized children.
From the nominations, an esteemed voting panel comprised of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members, former college football coaches, college football media, members of The Wuerffel Foundation, and Allstate will select 11 players from the Football Bowl Subdivision, 11 players from the Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III and the NAIA and one honorary head coach. The final team will be announced in September. From there, the 11 FBS members of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team will serve as the Semifinalists for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy. The Recipient of the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy will serve as the Captain of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
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