May 1, 2008
IRVING, Texas -- In recognition of the community service efforts by Big 12 student-athletes, the Conference announces the 2008 Spring Sports Good Works Team. Each member institution selected a student-athlete for recognition based upon significant community service, good academic standing and participation in a Big 12-sponsored sport.
For the second year, the Big 12 announced a 12-person Good Works Team for the fall (cross country, football, soccer, volleyball), winter (basketball, gymnastics, swimming & diving, wrestling) and spring (baseball, golf, softball, tennis, track & field,).
Matt Van Zandt (Texas A&M) is the first student-athlete to be named a two-time recipient of the good works award.
2008 BIG 12 SPRING SPORTS GOOD WORKS TEAM
| Name | Class | School | Sport |
| Meg McDaniel | Jr. | Baylor | Women's Golf |
| Gleisy Torres Torres | Sr. | Colorado | Women's Tennis |
| Chrissy Derouin | Sr. | Iowa State | Women's Tennis |
| Alyssa Rainbolt | Fr. | Kansas | Women's Golf |
| Daniel Dellasega | So. | Kansas State | Baseball |
| Elizabeth Robe | Sr. | Missouri | Women's Track & Field |
| Leandra McGruder | So. | Nebraska | Women's Track & Field |
| Jarod Freeman | Sr. | Oklahoma | Baseball |
| Deleanor Kirkpatrick | Sr. | Oklahoma State | Women's Track & Field |
| Kenn Kasparek | Jr. | Texas | Baseball |
| Matt Van Zandt | Jr. | Texas A&M | Men's Golf |
| Danielle Matthews | So. | Texas Tech | Softball |
