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AFCA Recognizes Speights as Good Works Team Candidate

NORTHBROOK, Ill. (EMUEagles.com) — For the second consecutive season, Eastern Michigan University senior linebacker Tariq Speights (Valencia, Calif.-Valencia-College of the Canyons) has been selected as one of 114 student-athletes nationwide eligible for the 2022 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, which is widely recognized as the most prestigious community service award in college football.

The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® has been one of the most esteemed honors in college football for 31 years. The student-athletes nominated for this award not only demonstrate a unique dedication to community service and desire to make a positive impact on the lives around them, but also show tremendous perseverance as well as the ability to overcome personal struggles and come out victorious against all odds.