Football Captain Clayton Mosher has joined the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. The Good Works Team is a national recognition of football players who serve their community across all college divisions.
22 football student-athletes are chosen for this team. The team is comprised of 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Division II, Division III and the NAIA.
“We thought he was the perfect candidate,” Head Coach Andrew Rode said. “He’s just an outstanding person who has served this team extremely well.”
Coach Rode and IWU Sports Information Director David Kalk nominated Mosher due to “good works” on and off the field.
“What a great opportunity for him to be recognized, but also for the team to be recognized,” Rode said. “It’s a great testament to him and the entire team in the fact that Clayton was one of many guys that probably could have won this award.”
Mosher’s teammates recognize and admire his work as well.
“He’s very present with people, and he does a lot of good things,” IWU Wide Receiver Levi Tidwell said. “[He] adds a lot of value to the rooms and circles that he’s in.”
Mosher is now a two-time nominee, but this selection will be the first to the Good Works Team.
“I came in as a linebacker DB [in 2021] and I got to see great examples above me of the senior class and some of the captains then,” Mosher said. “I’m now a captain on the team, able to win some games, have an awesome time and pour into other guys, just like the old guys did for me.”
Mosher is a leader for IWU’s FCA and serves in missions and community service.
“It’s a good example for the younger guys to look up to,” Tidwell said. “Our leaders aren’t just good football players, they’re good people.”
Finalists are invited to the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1 to meet one another and be recognized at halftime.
“I think that will be incredible to meet those people and just connect with them and hear a little bit about their stories,” Mosher said. “I’m excited to hear how many of them also have a faith in Christ.”
The team and coaches take pride in the accomplishments of their players
“He did it all just because he’s a phenomenal human and cares about people,” Rode said. “I do think there is a long-term impact of guys seeing what great men look like.”
Mosher and Tidwell hope to foster a culture off the field that will continue past college.
“I hope that the younger guys are able to realize the importance of doing something more than just football,” Mosher said.
Among the team, hopes are high for the rest of the season on and off the field.
“I think we got a lot of good seniors, got a lot of good guys in the front line,” Tidwell said. “I love where our team’s at [and] I love where it’s headed.”
Mosher has been named to the All-MSFA Mideast 1st Team two times in his career and is leading the Wildcat defense to a 6-1 overall record and a No.3 national ranking.
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