MUNCIE, Ind. - Ball State fifth-year senior offensive lineman Vinnie Palazeti has been named to the 2017 Wuerffel Trophy Watch List. The announcement was made Tuesday by the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA).
The Wuerffel Trophy, known as "College Football's Premier Award for Community Service," is presented annually by the All Sports Association in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel from the University of Florida, the Wuerffel Trophy is awarded to the FBS player that best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.
Palazeti (Owosso, Michigan/Powers Catholic) started all 12 games on the offensive line for the Cardinals last season, including 11 at center and one at left guard.