Andrew Rodriguez (American football)
| Army Black Knights – No. 42 | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Class | 2009–2011 |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 12, 1990 |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 217 lb (98 kg) |
| Career history | |
| High school | Alexandria (VA) Bishop Ireton |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Andrew Scott Rodriguez (born May 12, 1990) is a former American football player for Army Black Knights of the United States Military Academy.
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
- ^ "Andrew Rodriguez - Against The Odds". National Football Foundation. March 1, 2012. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Andrew Rodriguez wins 82nd Sullivan". ESPN. March 20, 2012.
- ^ "Army player Andrew Rodriguez claims Campbell Trophy". December 7, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
- ^ "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.
External links
- "Army Black Knights — Football — Bio: Andrew Rodriguez". goarmysports.com. Archived from the original on July 30, 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- "Don't Show Him The Money". Sports Illustrated. May 7, 2012. Archived from the original on May 10, 2012.
- Rodriguez Wins 2011 Sullivan Award