ARDEN HILLS, Minn. – Bethel University junior linebacker/running back
Mike Delich was named to the 2020 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, as announced by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Wednesday afternoon. Delich was one of 22 players selected from 149 nominees and one of 11 from the Divisions of NCAA FCS, DII, DIII and NAIA.
Delich is BU's 14th overall selection and eighth consecutive Good Works Team member making Bethel's total of 14 selections the fourth most all time in any division and the most among non-DI (FBS) schools.
The Apple Valley, Minn. native has put in countless hours of community service dating back to his time at Eastview High School. While at Bethel he has been a part of Special Olympics MN, Feed My Starving Children and a Vacation Bible School counselor at Bethel Baptist Church.
Most recently he has used his platform as a student-athlete serving as co-organizer for a donation drive for the communities affected by the recent rioting in Minneapolis. During the 2017-18 season, Delich connected with children and their families at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital encouraging them to chase their dreams in whatever they want to be.
Academically the 2019 First Team All-MIAC honoree has been named to the Dean's List and received Academic All-Conference honors. He is currently majoring in accounting and finance.
"With so many unexpected challenges this year, it's inspiring to see this group of talented athletes use their voices and actions to make a difference in their communities," said Pam Hollander, vice president of consumer marketing for Allstate. "Allstate believes that celebrating positive change creates vibrant and resilient communities, and recognizing acts of kindness these players demonstrate is a vital part of our protection of college football and its traditions."
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was established in 1992 by the College Football Association to recognize extra efforts by players and student support staff off the field. AFCA became the governing body of the award in 1997 and continues to honor players who go the extra mile for those in need. Allstate became the presenting sponsor starting with the 2008 season.
At
ESPN.com/Allstate, fans can vote for the 2020 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain once a day now through Nov. 22. Throughout the season, fans can join the conversation using #GoodWorksTeam on their social media channels to learn more about these players and their stories.
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
| Trevor Lawrence |
Clemson University |
| Rakavius Chambers |
Duke University |
| Trenton Gill |
NC State University |
| Chuba Hubbard |
Oklahoma State University |
| Treyjohn Butler |
Stanford University |
| Elijah Hicks |
University of California, Berkeley |
| Luke Fortner |
University of Kentucky |
| Adam Shibley |
University of Michigan |
| Teton Saltes |
University of New Mexico |
| Chanse Sylvie |
University of Oklahoma |
| Sam Ehlinger |
University of Texas |
Combined Divisions (FCS, II, III & NAIA)
| Mike Delich |
Bethel University (Minn.) |
| Alexander Findura |
Bloomsburg University |
| Jacob Norris |
Chadron State College |
| Tyler Bradfield |
Grand Valley State University |
| DaShawn Simon |
Howard University |
| Stephen Stokes |
North Carolina Central University |
| Chris Backes |
Saint John's University (Minn.) |
| Jackson Ross |
University of Chicago |
| Steven Spirakis |
University of Rochester |
| Andrew Whitaker |
Washington University in St. Louis |
| Jace Neugebauer |
William Penn University |
Honorary Head Coach
| Neal Brown |
West Virginia University |
Top 5 All-time Good Works Team Selections
| 1. Georgia (20) |
| 2. Kentucky (16) |
| 3. Nebraska (15) |
| 4. Bethel (14) |
| 5. St. Thomas (13) |
Bethel University's Good Works Team Members
| Name |
Year |
Position |
| Eric Runyan |
1998 |
Wide Receiever |
| Chico Rowland |
1999 |
Offensive Line |
| Josh Gingerich |
2002 |
Outside Linebacker |
| Matt Wassink |
2004 |
Linebacker |
| A.J. Parnell |
2005 |
Quarterback |
| Reid Velo |
2009 |
Wide Receiver |
| J.D. Melhorn |
2013 |
Defensive Back |
| Joshua Perkins |
2014 |
Offensive Line |
| Matt Melhorn |
2015 |
Defensive Back |
| Drew Neuville |
2016 |
Tight End |
| Josh Dalki |
2017 |
Inside Linebacker |
| Kyle Kilgore |
2018 |
Defensive End |
| Danny Munoz |
2019 |
Offensive Line |
| Mike Delich |
2020 |
Linebacker/Runningback |
