Heacock was selected from approximately 1,500 assistant coaches representing 129 Division I programs. An 18-member selection committee of former head coaches, along with a committee representing the Football Writers Association of America will select 15 semifinalists, five finalists and an overall winner.
The five finalists will travel to Little Rock, Ark., where the 2017 Broyles Award winner will be announced on Dec. 5th.
- The University of Northern Iowa department of athletics is opening the Panther Patio where alcoholic beverages will be available to all ticket holders 21 and older for the 2017-18 UNI men's basketball regular season in the McLeod Center.