Nexus Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 This award is considered the Heisman of community service works. But most impressively, Rex is only the 3rd person in the award's 21-year history, to be honored as team captain. I'm just glad people outside of Husker football fandom recognize what we've known all along about Rex. Deserving would be an understatement. Congrats, Superman! NORTHBROOK, Ill., Dec. 6, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- On a night when college football's stars were recognized for their outstanding play on the field, University of Nebraska senior running back Rex Burkhead was announced by Allstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) as the 2012 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® captain, a community service honor determined by college football fan voters on ESPN.com. Burkhead was unveiled as the third team captain named in the 21-year history of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, one of the most prestigious off-the-field honors in college football, during The Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN. "As a student-athlete committed to having a real impact on his community, Rex Burkhead embodies the true spirit of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®," said Kathy Mabe, president of Allstate's West regions and a member of the 2012 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team voting panel. "Rex's leadership off the field and dedication to serving others represents all that is good in college football, and Allstate congratulates him on being named the 2012 team captain." Continue Reading 1 Quote Link to comment
ladyhawke Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 You made us proud Rex!! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment
Warrior Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 What a great honor & well deserved! Congrats Rex... It's nice to see some good news on the board again! Quote Link to comment
Blackdeuce Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Very impressive! Congratulations, Rex. Quote Link to comment
TonyStalloni Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I will really miss seeing him play. I will even more miss the leadership he provides and the example he is. His parents should be very proud. Quote Link to comment
HuskerThor Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Great job Rex! You are one heck of a role model for the youth today. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Great work Rex, we are really going to miss you when you leave us. Quote Link to comment
tjohn deaux Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 What a great representative of the University and the state. Rex will surely be missed. I hope he stays healthy and has a long NFL career. He is a classy guy. Quote Link to comment
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