Temple University Athletics
Derenthal Named to AFCA Good Works Team
9.12.07 | Football
Sept. 12, 2007
WACO, Texas - Temple football player Alex Derenthal (Davie, Fla.) has been named to the 2007 American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team®, the AFCA announced on Wednesday.
The Owls' starting center has been involved with several organizations in the Philadelphia area. He helped execute a Partnership School Field Day that involved 400 youngsters in games, activities and health awareness programs. He is an active member of Owl Outreach, which is a community service program at Temple to raise awareness in young people throughout Philadelphia on aspects of leadership, positive character development and high ethical standards. Derenthal has volunteered at the Philadelphia Triathlon, which benefited the Children's Cancer Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
"I enjoy working with the little kids," Derenthal said. "This award means a lot to me, because giving back to the community is a part of what it means to be a true student-athlete. The opportunity to give back to the people who support us is a great feeling."
A preseason first-team All-Mid-American Conference selection, Derenthal was named the team's MVP last season, becoming the first sophomore in program history to garner the honor. A Rimington Trophy candidate, Derenthal has started 23 consecutive games.
The two 11-man teams, a Division I-A team and a combined team (NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III and the NAIA), honor players for their dedication and commitment to community service. The AFCA has been selecting the Good Works Team since 1997. From 1992-1996, the Good Works Team was chosen by the College Football Association. When the CFA disbanded in 1997, the AFCA began selecting the teams.
"It never ceases to amaze me to see the contributions student-athletes make to their communities," AFCA Executive Director Grant Teaff said. "Often times, these young men are better known for the good things they do on the field. The AFCA is proud to recognize these student-athletes for the good things they do in their communities."
Criteria: Nominations were submitted to the AFCA by the college sports information departments. Nominees have to be actively involved and committed to working with a charitable organization, service group or involved in other community service activities. Candidates have to display sincere concern and reliability, while also having made a favorable impression on the organizations with which they are involved. Athletic ability is not a criteria.
Temple (0-2) travels to Connecticut (2-0) on Sept. 15 at Noon. ESPN Regional (6ABC in Philadelphia) will televise the game live from Rentschler Field, while WFIL 560 AM will broadcast the game on the radio.
Division I-A
| Name | Cl. | Pos. | School | Head Coach | Hometown (High School) |
| Jason Cook | Jr. | FB | Mississippi | Ed Orgeron | Suwanee, Ga. (North Gwinnett) |
| Alex Derenthal | Jr. | C | Temple | Al Golden | Davie, Fla. (Western) |
| Casey Flair | Jr. | WR | UNLV | Mike Sanford | Anchorage, Alaska (East) |
| Nic Harris | Jr. | DB | Oklahoma | Bob Stoops | Alexandria, La. (Alexandria) |
| George Hypolite | Jr. | DT | Colorado | Dan Hawkins | Los Angeles, Calif. (Loyola) |
| Kelin Johnson | Sr. | SS | Georgia | Mark Richt | Daytona Beach, Fla. (Mainland) |
| Adam Kadela | Sr. | LB | Northwestern | Pat Fitzgerald | Dublin, Ohio (Coffman) |
| Red Keith | Sr. | LB | Cent. Michigan | Butch Jones | Franklin, Ga. (Heard County) |
| Tom Schneider | Sr. | PK | California | Jeff Tedford | Walnut Creek, Calif. (Las Lomas) |
| Paul Smith | Sr. | QB | Tulsa | Todd Graham | Owasso, Okla. (Owasso) |
| Tom Zbikowski | Sr. | S | Notre Dame | Charlie Weis | Arlington Hts., Ill. (Buffalo Grove) |
| Name | Cl. | Pos. | School | Head Coach | Hometown (High School) |
| Luke Drone | Sr. | QB | Illinois State | Denver Johnson | Mt. Carmel, Ill. (Mt. Carmel) |
| Tyler Fischer | Sr. | LB | SW Minn. St. | Eric Eidsness | Gettysburg, S.D. (Gettysburg) |
| Alan Guy | Sr. | LB | Wayne St. | Paul Winters | Rochester Hills, Mich. (Adams) |
| Quinton Hankins | Jr. | C | Murray St. | Matt Griffin | Batesville, Miss. (South Panola) |
| Mike Harriett | Sr. | S | Chicago | Dick Maloney | St. Charles, Ill. (North) |
| Lex Hilliard | Sr. | HB | Montana | Bobby Hauck | Kalispell, Mont. (Flathead) |
| James Russell | Sr. | OT | Gettysburg | Barry Streeter | Amityville, N.Y. (Memorial) |
| Patrick Sommerstad | Sr. | LB | St. Thomas | Don Roney | Apple Valley, Minn. (Eastview) |
| Steve Walker | Sr. | QB | North Dakota St. | Craig Bohl | Lockport, Ill. (Township) |
| Matt Watkins | Jr. | DB | Valparaiso (Ind.) | Stacy Adams | Mason, Ohio (Mason) |
| Anthony Williams | Sr. | CB | Southern Illinois | Jerry Kill | Clewiston, Fla. (Clewiston) |
