Andrew Rodriguez (American football)

Andrew Scott Rodriguez (born May 12, 1990) is a former American football player for Army Black Knights of the United States Military Academy.

Andrew Rodriguez
Army Black Knights – No. 42
PositionLinebacker
Class2009–2011
Career history
High schoolAlexandria (VA) Bishop Ireton
Personal information
Born: (1990-05-12) May 12, 1990
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight217 lb (98 kg)
Career highlights and awards

A graduate of Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Virginia, Rodriguez started in twelve games as a sophomore for the Black Knights. Prior to his junior season, he suffered a serious back injury which caused him to miss the rest of the season but made a comeback for his senior year, for which he was voted captain by his teammates.[1] He won the 2011 James E. Sullivan Award[2][3] and the William V. Campbell Trophy.[4]

Rodriguez graduated in 2012, ranking third in his class. His father is General David M. Rodriguez, Commanding General of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM).[5]

References
  1. "Andrew Rodriguez - Against The Odds". National Football Foundation. March 1, 2012. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  2. "Andrew Rodriguez Wins Sullivan Award". goarmysports.com. United States Military Academy. March 20, 2012. Archived from the original on April 28, 2012. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  3. "Andrew Rodriguez wins 82nd Sullivan". ESPN. March 20, 2012.
  4. "Army player Andrew Rodriguez claims Campbell Trophy". December 7, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
  5. "MISSION FIRST: Sense Of Duty". goarmysports.com. United States Military Academy. December 19, 2013. Archived from the original on October 28, 2014. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
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