FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Oct. 19, 2017 — The Wuerffel Trophy announces a record number of 104 college Football Bowl Subdivision player nominees for consideration of the 2017 trophy that recognizes community service. Representing the MAC are 11 students:
• A.J. Coney, University of Akron, senior, wide receiver
• Vinnie Palazeti, Ball State University, senior, offensive line
• Nate Locke, Bowling Green State University, senior, linebacker
• Joe Ostman, Central Michigan University, senior, defensive line
• Jeremiah Harris, Eastern Michigan University, junior, defensive line
• Matt Bahr, Kent State University, junior, linebacker/defensive back
• James Gardner, Miami University, junior, wide receiver
• Max Scharping, Northern Illinois University, junior, offensive line
• Troy Mangen, Ohio University, senior, tight end
• Cody Thompson, University of Toledo, senior, wide receiver
• Jamauri Bogan, Western Michigan University, junior, running back
The Wuerffel Trophy, known as “College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service,” is presented annually to the Football Bowl Subdivision player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.