Two USA South Football Players Named to Good Works Team

September 17, 2003 – The American Football Coaches Association has just announced its 2003 Good Works Team and two USA South athletes have been among those honored.  Averett's Les Garnett and Chowan's Craig Janney were both named to the team that recognizes players for their dedication and commitment to community service. 

The criteria for the team members is as follows:  nominations were submitted to the AFCA by the college sports information department.  Nominees have to be actively involved and committed to working with a charitable organization, service group or involved in other community service activities.  They 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. 

Garnett, a junior outside linebacker, is a member of the Danville Big Brothers.  He serves as a YMCA youth basketball coach, has volunteered to help special needs student for a semester at Park Avenue Elementary School and has also volunteered for Field Day at park Avenue Elementary and Forrest Hills Elementary in Danville. The Hague, VA native reads to students at Apple Tree Elementary and volunteers for Upward Bound, a program to help minority students get information about colleges.

Janney, a senior punter/place-kicker,  is the vice president of Chowan’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes, as well as a  member of the Praise Band, the College Band affiliated with the campus chapel.  The native of Vinton, VA has been on both the Dean’s and President’s Lists.  He serves as a youth minister for Murfreesboro Methodist Church, is involved with Habitat for Humanity and developed Mow and Go, Rake and Run, a program for older people in the church congregation who need help with their lawns.  Janney is also a  “Locks and Love” donor, where he donates his hair for wigs for cancer patients.