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NORTHBROOK, Ill. - The American Football Coaches Association in partnership with Allstate Insurance announced their nominees for the 2012 Good Works Team.  Tarleton senior quarterback Jake Fenske was named as a nominee for the award.

Fenske has spent four years as a member of the Texans, but it has been his numerous philanthropic activities off the field that earned him a nod by the committee.  The Round Rock native has spent hours working on community service projects, church events, and other activities that take time and effort outside of football.

The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is a group of young men at all levels of collegiate football that have displayed significant contribution both for the football program and in the community.

" Since 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team^® has shown a spotlight on the countless “good works” and remarkable stories of service by student-athletes at all levels of college football competition.  Award recipients represent the sport's finest in terms of character and leadership in the community."

The 2012 award winners will be announced in September.

"Nobody has done more for this program than Jake off the field," said Head Coach Cary Fowler. "His actions and willingness to give back are what Tarleton football is all about.  I am excited for him and just to be nominated is a great accomplishment."

Fenske is looking to join former Texans Jacob Rowe and Brandon Johnson, who both were named to the Good Works Team in their time at Tarleton.

Tarleton football will get its season started on Sept. 8 against Midwestern State at Tarleton Memorial Stadium.

For more information regarding the 2012 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, go to TarletonSports.com.