The American College Football Coaches Association recently announced the members of the 2000 AFCA Good Works Teams, which honor college football student-athletes and student support staff who show exceptional dedication to community service and to the betterment of the communities in which they live.

There are two 11-man teams, one for Division I-A and one for Divisions I-AA, II, III and NAIA.

The University of Kentucky and the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) once again each have a player on this year's teams, extending each school's streak to three consecutive years.

Nominations are submitted to the AFCA by institutions' sports information directors.

Student-athletes from this year's teams coordinated fund-raising efforts for charitable causes; mentored children; built homes for Habitat for Humanity; worked with children and senior citizens in numerous programs; participated in overseas missions; and volunteered with Big Brothers, Special Olympics and the Boys & Girls Club organizations. They collected canned food for the hungry, spoke to at-risk youth about gangs and visited patients in hospitals.

"The Good Works Teams attempt to recognize those student-athletes who go above and beyond in service to others," said AFCA Executive Director Grant Teaff. "The AFCA is proud to honor those who have a positive impact in their communities."

This year's winners are:

Division I-A

Mike Aguirre, senior, wide receiver, Arizona State University

Kyle Johnson, senior, fullback, Syracuse University

Matt Layow, senior, defensive end, University of Kentucky

David Leaverton, senior, punter, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Brett Millican, senior, running back, University of Georgia

Romaro Miller, senior, quarterback, University of Mississippi

Carlos Ochoa, senior, linebacker,
East Carolina University

Chris Palic, junior, punter,
University of Arizona

Kevin Sides, senior, quarterback, University of South Carolina, Columbia

Matt Stover, junior, offensive tackle, Western Michigan University

Le Var Talley, senior, linebacker, Temple University

Divisions I-AA, II, III and NAIA

Tracy Biggs, senior, running back, Western Carolina University

Michael Bland, senior, defensive lineman, Hampton University

Brian Gossett, senior, offensive lineman, Maryville College (Tennessee)

Chad Johnson, senior, quarterback, Pacific Lutheran University

Zach Morris, junior, defensive back, Ripon College

Paul Peletz, senior, punter/kicker, Arkansas Tech University

Andy Peterson, senior, linebacker, North Central College

Matt Proto, senior, offensive lineman, Yale University

Aaron Quitmeyer, senior, quarterback, Macalester College

Shanard Smith, senior, defensive back, Elon College

Mike Westland, senior, running back, University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)