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. Rodriguez's Career Statistics
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