UW's Porter Named To Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
September 24, 2021 | Football
Washington's Race Porter is one of 22 college football players who have earned a spot on the 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, the American College Football Coaches Association announced today.
Porter, a senior from Seattle, is a former walk-on who has played in a total of 44 games during his UW career, headed into Saturday's game vs. California. He's served as the Huskies' holder since the 2017 season, and in 2020 and 2021, has been the starting punter. This year, he has averaged 47.0 yards on three punts over three games, well ahead of school-record pace.
Additionally, Porter has spent the last several years bring attention to mental health. The 22 members of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team were chosen from 149 nominees.
"Every year, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team embodies the best of college athletics. These players have a positive impact in society," said Emmanuel Acho, former NFL linebacker, television analyst and 2011 Good Works Team alumnus. "To be named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is an honor. By rewarding these players for the impact they have on their communities, Allstate is truly demonstrating its commitment to making a difference across the country."
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.
About the AFCA
The AFCA was founded in 1922 and currently has more than 11,000 members around the world ranging from the high school level to the professional ranks. According to its constitution, the AFCA was formed, in part, to "maintain the highest possible standards in football and in the coaching profession" and to "provide a forum for the discussion and study of all matters pertaining to football."
Porter, a senior from Seattle, is a former walk-on who has played in a total of 44 games during his UW career, headed into Saturday's game vs. California. He's served as the Huskies' holder since the 2017 season, and in 2020 and 2021, has been the starting punter. This year, he has averaged 47.0 yards on three punts over three games, well ahead of school-record pace.
Additionally, Porter has spent the last several years bring attention to mental health. The 22 members of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team were chosen from 149 nominees.
"Every year, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team embodies the best of college athletics. These players have a positive impact in society," said Emmanuel Acho, former NFL linebacker, television analyst and 2011 Good Works Team alumnus. "To be named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is an honor. By rewarding these players for the impact they have on their communities, Allstate is truly demonstrating its commitment to making a difference across the country."
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.
About the AFCA
The AFCA was founded in 1922 and currently has more than 11,000 members around the world ranging from the high school level to the professional ranks. According to its constitution, the AFCA was formed, in part, to "maintain the highest possible standards in football and in the coaching profession" and to "provide a forum for the discussion and study of all matters pertaining to football."
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