Rex Burkhead 2012 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Captain

[Nexus]

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."

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[ladyhawke]

You made us proud Rex!! Congratulations!

 

[Warrior]

What a great honor & well deserved! Congrats Rex... It's nice to see some good news on the board again!

 

[Blackdeuce]

Very impressive! Congratulations, Rex.

 

[TonyStalloni]

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.

 

[HuskerThor]

Great job Rex! You are one heck of a role model for the youth today.

 

[BIGREDIOWAN]

Great work Rex, we are really going to miss you when you leave us.

 

[tjohn deaux]

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.