In his sophomore season at Army, former Cardinal Andrew Rodriguez appears to be right at home as a starting linebacker for the Black Knights, currently 1-1 on the season. Andrew is also fortunate to be playing with his cousin, and another Ireton grad, Brian McSween, a senior at the Military Academy.
Ellerson commented yesterday in his weekly press conference on Andrew’s play so far, “Our whip linebacker Andrew Rodriguez has been remarkably productive. That’s a key position in our defense and he makes a lot of choices and decisions for the front, but he doesn’t necessarily have the kind of production that Andrew has had.”
The Army media guide says this about the 6’3″ 210 pound Rodriguez, “Impressive young newcomer to Black Knights’ starting cast … emerged as contender for significant playing time this spring … began session at “quick” defensive end spot … moved to whip position shortly thereafter … physical athlete with tremendous makeup … heady player with good understanding of surroundings … boasts necessary tools to be highly successful in head coach Rich Ellerson’s double-eagle flex defensive system … playmaker with nose for football … still adjusting to new scheme … plays game with great deal of enthusiasm … carries high level of energy into every snap … enters preseason camp listed as starter at whip position.
Three-time all-state linebacker selection at Bishop Ireton High … played for head coach Tony Verducci … four-year starter … split time between running back and linebacker positions … served as team captain each of final two seasons … saw additional playing time at fullback and wide receiver spots … led team in receiving and scoring as a senior … finished second on squad in rushing, interceptions, tackles for loss and yards per carry … helped team to state runner-up finish in Virginia Independent League … first-team selection on D.C. Examiner All-Area Team … member of Washington Post All-Metro Second Team … selected by Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame as the 2007 Player of the Year … finalist for Old Spice Red Zone Player of the Year in state of Virginia … earned three additional varsity letters in track and field, one each in basketball and lacrosse … served as team captain during final year on hardwood … specialized in sprint events on track … boasted 4.373 grade-point-average on a 4.0 scale … ranked as one of top 10 students in graduating class … National Honor Society member … Economics Club member … participated in Fellowship of Christian Athletes … student government officer … active in community … served as volunteer visiting injured soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center … named National Football Foundation’s East Region High School Scholar-Athlete of the Year following senior year … one of five regional winners honored at Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.
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