Evan Wyse is one of ten semifinalists for the 2017 Gagliardi Trophy and you can help him make it to the next round!
The Gagliardi award honors an NCAA DIII football player for their success both on and off the field. Finalists must exhibit excellence in athletics, academics and community service. A portion of the decision is given to the fans. To vote for Wyse Click Here
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Wyse's Credentials:
- Maintains a 3.62 grade point average as a mechanical engineering major.
- Named to the 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-District Team
- Named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association's 2017 Offensive MVP and to the All-MIAA First Team.
- Trine has a turnover margin of 2.09, first in the nation.
- Trine has a team passing efficiency of 195.71, second in the nation.
- Trine averages 348.3 rushing yards per game, fourth in the nation.
- Trine averages 498.3 yards per game in total offense, fifth in the nation.
- Trine averages 47.6 points per game, fifth in the nation.
- Responsible for 194 points, 20th in the nation.
- Has 1096 rushing yards, 39th in the nation.
- Averages 99.6 rushing yards per game and 142.1 passing yards per game.
Community Service:
- Spikefest – Organized a sand volleyball tournament raising over $6000 for the Steuben County Humane Society in 2016 and $8000 for a local child with cancer in 2017.
- Haunter House – Co-led a committee which organized and constructed a Haunted House in order to raise funds for multiple children with cancer
- Trine Football Student Athletic Advisory Committee representative – Participated in a Rise Incorporated Special Olympics Basketball game as a cheerleader supporting the athletes.
- Steuben County Humane Society – Volunteered walking and grooming the animals as well as organizing the donation stockpile in order to help provide a better life for the animals and a better experience for those who might come to adopt.
- Golf Course and Campus Clean-up – Cleaned up as much trash and debris scattered on the golf course and campus pathways in order to help the campus operations workers and give back to the University and the community
- Snow Removal – Shoveled snow for the elderly and or community members who were not able to clear off their driveways or pathways logging around 50 hours
- Cameron Ball – Helped with valet parking, served dinner to those in attendance, sang Christmas carols as the guests exited. (Cameron Ball is an event put on in order to raise funds for Cameron Memorial Hospital allowing for the replacement of dysfunctional and or obsolete medical equipment)
- March of Dimes – Volunteered with the March of Dimes to rehydrate and encourage the participants. (An organization fighting birth defects, premature births, and infant loss)
- Take Back the Night – My fraternity and I sponsored and helped run this event to help spread awareness and fight against sexual assault and unhealthy, violent relationships.
- Highway Clean-Up – Help keep a section of US Highway 20 clean of litter and roadway obstructions through adopt-a-highway litter patrol.
- Walk into My Future – Helped run games and other activities for local children in order to peak their interest in furthering their education which will, in turn, impact their lives and communities in a positive way.
- Boo Cancer – Participated in running carnival games for the community in order to raise money for a local child with cancer.
- Ryan Park Elementary School– Led different activities during a “get active” day of exercise promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for the children