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Boyer named to 2014 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
UT deep snapper is the ninth Longhorn to earn a spot on the team
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Texas senior Nate Boyer was named to the 2014 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team on Tuesday in an announcement by the Allstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
Boyer, a fifth-year deep-snapper, is the ninth Longhorn to earn a spot on the prestigious team that each year pays tribute to a select group of student-athletes who have worked to positively impact the lives of others. He is among 22 collegiate players, including 11 at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level, on this year's team.
A native of Dublin, California, Boyer spent a number of years in the military prior to enrolling at Texas in 2010. He earned a Bronze Star for his service with the U.S. Army Special Forces Unit.
In addition to all of his distinguished military service, Boyer has been involved in numerous community activities both individually and with the team. He has arranged military personnel guest speakers who have shared their experiences with team, including hosting Wounded Warriors and a team visit at Camp Mabry in Austin, which houses the Texas National Guard. He helped start a UT student organization called Caring for Camo which holds packing events for military care packages and hosts other activities to benefit wounded veterans.
Boyer is a regular visitor to the Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin. Prior to his time at Texas and the military, Boyer spent time working with autistic children and also traveled to Darfur to assist area refugees.
Boyer has been honored with numerous awards during his playing career including:
• 2013 National Football Foundation (NFF) Legacy Award winner (National award that honors individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to the NFF and/or embody its mission)
• 2012-13 Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year
• 2013 Capital One Academic All-America First Team (Named by the College Sports Information Directors of America)
• 2012 Disney Spirit Award (National award presented by Disney and ESPN to the most inspirational player, team or figure in college football)
• 2012 Armed Forces Merit Award (National award presented by the Football Writers Association of America to honor someone with military ties within the sport of football)
• 2012 Distinguished Young American Award from the Austin Chapter of the NFF
Boyer walked on to the football team in 2010 as a defensive back, but earned a scholarship and has played in 29 career games. Last season, he helped place-kicker/punter Anthony Fera become a Lou Groza Award finalist and consensus All-American. Boyer graduated from Texas in May 2013 with a bachelor's degree in physical culture and sport management after carrying a cumulative GPA of 3.84 as an undergraduate. He is currently enrolled in the graduate advertising program.
Fans can help determine the captain of this year's Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. By visiting ESPN.com/Allstate, fans can learn more about this year's team members and vote for Boyer. The team is invited to New Orleans to take part in a community project leading up to the 2015 College Football Playoff semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
The Good Works Team was established in 1992 and the Longhorns earning a spot include LB Emmanuel Acho (2011), DE Sam Acho (2010), QB Colt McCoy (2008), QB Vince Young (2005), RB Ricky Williams (1998), LB Tyson King (1996), DE Tony Brackens (1995) and LB Robert Reed (1994).
Nate Boyer works with Caring for Camo. . . how I was connected to him. . . .great way to support our deployed guys and gals.
Boyer named to 2014 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
UT deep snapper is the ninth Longhorn to earn a spot on the team
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Texas senior Nate Boyer was named to the 2014 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team on Tuesday in an announcement by the Allstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
Boyer, a fifth-year deep-snapper, is the ninth Longhorn to earn a spot on the prestigious team that each year pays tribute to a select group of student-athletes who have worked to positively impact the lives of others. He is among 22 collegiate players, including 11 at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level, on this year's team.
A native of Dublin, California, Boyer spent a number of years in the military prior to enrolling at Texas in 2010. He earned a Bronze Star for his service with the U.S. Army Special Forces Unit.
In addition to all of his distinguished military service, Boyer has been involved in numerous community activities both individually and with the team. He has arranged military personnel guest speakers who have shared their experiences with team, including hosting Wounded Warriors and a team visit at Camp Mabry in Austin, which houses the Texas National Guard. He helped start a UT student organization called Caring for Camo which holds packing events for military care packages and hosts other activities to benefit wounded veterans.
Boyer is a regular visitor to the Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin. Prior to his time at Texas and the military, Boyer spent time working with autistic children and also traveled to Darfur to assist area refugees.
Boyer has been honored with numerous awards during his playing career including:
• 2013 National Football Foundation (NFF) Legacy Award winner (National award that honors individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to the NFF and/or embody its mission)
• 2012-13 Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year
• 2013 Capital One Academic All-America First Team (Named by the College Sports Information Directors of America)
• 2012 Disney Spirit Award (National award presented by Disney and ESPN to the most inspirational player, team or figure in college football)
• 2012 Armed Forces Merit Award (National award presented by the Football Writers Association of America to honor someone with military ties within the sport of football)
• 2012 Distinguished Young American Award from the Austin Chapter of the NFF
Boyer walked on to the football team in 2010 as a defensive back, but earned a scholarship and has played in 29 career games. Last season, he helped place-kicker/punter Anthony Fera become a Lou Groza Award finalist and consensus All-American. Boyer graduated from Texas in May 2013 with a bachelor's degree in physical culture and sport management after carrying a cumulative GPA of 3.84 as an undergraduate. He is currently enrolled in the graduate advertising program.
Fans can help determine the captain of this year's Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. By visiting ESPN.com/Allstate, fans can learn more about this year's team members and vote for Boyer. The team is invited to New Orleans to take part in a community project leading up to the 2015 College Football Playoff semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
The Good Works Team was established in 1992 and the Longhorns earning a spot include LB Emmanuel Acho (2011), DE Sam Acho (2010), QB Colt McCoy (2008), QB Vince Young (2005), RB Ricky Williams (1998), LB Tyson King (1996), DE Tony Brackens (1995) and LB Robert Reed (1994).
