Football | November 03, 2016

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan quarterback Zach Terrell has been named a 2016 Wuerffel Trophy semifinalist, the organization announced today. The trophy is known as "College Football's Premier Award for Community Service," which is presented annually by the All Sports Association.
 
The Wuerffel Trophy, named after Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback from the University of Florida, is awarded to the Football Bowl Subdivision player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.
 
Known as a standout in the community, Terrell was named to the 2016 AFCA Good Works Team. He has received multiple awards for his service, including the 2014-15 WMU Community Service Award, 2014 Idaho Potato Bowl Humanitarian Award and 2014 WMU Coxswain Spring Leadership Award. Terrell led a mission trip to the Dominican Republic; serves as a leader in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; and mentors students at Tree of Life. A Special Olympics volunteer, he has volunteered for MLK day of service; visited kids at Bronson Children's Hospital; and participated in the Project Incentive Christmas program. Terrell has also served food at shelters; volunteered at football camps; and donated his time as a guest speaker for various organizations. Earlier this week, Terrell was named a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete.
 
The 2016 Wuerffel Trophy Semifinalists, listed alphabetically by university:
 
DeVon Edwards, Duke University, senior, defensive back
Josiah Price, Michigan State University, senior, tight end
Christian McCaffrey, Stanford University, junior, running back
Trevor Knight, Texas A&M University, senior, quarterback
Brooks Ellis, University of Arkansas, senior, linebacker
Jeb Blazevich, University of Georgia, junior, tight end
Garrett Adcock, University of New Mexico, senior, offensive line
Drue Tranquill, University of Notre Dame, junior, defensive back
Mike Caprara, University of Pittsburgh, senior, linebacker
Jeff Lindquist, University of Washington, senior, tight end
Zach Terrell, Western Michigan University, senior, quarterback
 
Voting for the Wuerffel Trophy is performed by a National Selection Committee that includes college football television and print media, industry notables, former head coaches and prior Wuerffel Trophy recipients. Three finalists will be announced on Nov. 23, 2016, and the formal announcement of the 2016 Wuerffel Trophy recipient will be on Dec. 6, 2016, at the National Football Foundation's press conference in New York City.