Tuifua named to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

NORTHBROOK, ILL. – Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association revealed the roster for the 31st Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which recognizes 22 college football student-athletes for contributions to their communities. Morningside's nominee for the team, Sione Tuifua, was chosen as one of the 11 athletes to represent Division I Football Championship Subdivision, Division II, Division III, and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics schools. 

Tuifua's nomination, which included mission trips with the football program, serving his hometown church in Barrow, Alaska, a high school boys ministry organization, and other projects in the Sioux City area, was one of 114 submitted and announced in July.

"The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is arguably college football's highest honor because it recognizes a player's integrity and service off the field rather than their performance on it," said Executive Vice President and General Manager, Allstate Sales and Distribution, Troy Hawkes. "The sports world is often defined by what happens between the lines. While they are also accomplished as players, these 22 student-athletes make a monumental difference in their communities. Allstate is so proud to honor them as beacons of positive change around the country."

Tuifua is Morningside's sixth all-time selection to the Good Works Team, joining past honorees Jacob Katzer, Trent Solsma, Luke Grooters, Jordan Sitzmann, and Colby Rohde

"I couldn't be happier for Sione," said Morningside head coach Steve Ryan. "He is a great young man that puts his teammates and others first."

Fans can learn more about the accomplishments of the players selected to the Good Works Team and can vote for the 2022 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Captain now through late November at ESPN.com/Allstate.