Paul Rodriguez

	Hometown: San Antonio, TX
	High School: Winston Churchill
	Height / Weight: 5-8 / 166

	Position: Midfield
	Birthdate: 08/29/1980

Technically sound player with great field vision � good defender who can also get forward to the attacking area � spent the spring semester studying in Mexico and played a lot of soccer � anxious to see more playing time this season.

AS A JUNIOR: Played in two games during the 2001 campaign � came off the bench in the season opener against Villanova � also saw action in Notre Dame's BIG EAST semifinal contest versus St. John's.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Played in two games during his sophomore season � saw action for the first time coming off the bench in the season opener against New Mexico and also played in the Cleveland State contest.

AS A FRESHMAN: Earned six starts in the 12 games he played � only goal of the season was in Notre Dame's 2-2 tie at Valparaiso when he put the Irish up 2-1 in the match off an Erich Braun assist at the 16:35 mark � first collegiate appearance was in the third game of the season against Western Michigan which also marked his first career start.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Four-year letterwinner at Churchill High School � scored 28 goals and dished off 25 assists in final two scholastic campaigns � helped team to two conference and regional championships during four-year career � squad earned state crown in 1998 by defeating top-seeded Plano in championship final � MVP of North Loop Tournament � San Antonio Express Player of the Year as a junior � served as team captain as a senior � garnered all-state honors as a senior and was a two-time all-region, all-city and all-conference choice � member of ODP state team for three years � played his final two years with the Hammers Soccer Club � registered a 3.408 grade index for the 2000-01 school year and earned Dean's List recognition in the fall semester after registering a 3.600 grade point average � born Aug. 29, 1980 � majoring in American Studies and is enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters.

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