Freeman tabbed as second team Capital One Academic All-American
AUSTIN, Texas – Carson-Newman football running back Randall Freeman (Ooltewah, Tenn.) has been chosen as a Capital One Academic All-American.
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AUSTIN, Texas – Carson-Newman football running back Randall Freeman (Ooltewah, Tenn.) has been chosen as a Capital One Academic All-American.
Freeman becomes Carson-Newman football's second Capital One Academic All-American this decade and the third this century. He joins Curt Duncan (2012) and Keith Ackard (2000).
"Randall, for a guy that's a two-sport star, to find ways to contribute in major ways to both football and track," Carson-Newman head coach Ken Sparks said. "That's a great compliment to him. So many people talk about how they don't have time for this and that. Here's a guy who's a two-sport star who focuses on the grades to boot. What a great example for all of us."
Freeman is one of a cadre of Carson-Newman running backs to tote the rock this season. A graphic design major with a 3.86 GPA. Freeman is a four-time member of the Dean's List and a two-time Eagle Scholar.
"It's truly a blessing to be able to get to work on and off the field and be successful at it," Freeman said. "I attribute it to my family who's instilled hard work and focus into every endeavor that I go into."
The senior from Chattanooga has carried the ball 63 times for 343 yards this season. He averaged 44.7 yards per game and scored a touchdown on senior day against Wingate.
"My parents have always pushed me to strive for the best," Freeman said. "I think I've always kept that in my mind and it's something I've tried to do since I was young."
FIRST TEAMPos. Name School Yr. Hometown GPA Major
QB Kevin Rodgers Henderson State Gr. Rockwall, Texas 3.81 MBA
WR Alex Macaulay West Georgia Sr. Lakeville, Minn. 3.80 Marketing/Finance
WR Lee Mayhall North Alabama Jr. Jackson, Tenn. 4.00 Industrial Hygiene
TE John Matarazzo (2) Mercyhurst Jr. New Castle, Pa. 4.00 Biology
RB Giresse Forchu Missouri Southern State Jr. Forney, Texas 3.80 Biology
RB Connor Thomas Minnesota St., Mankato Jr. Chicago, Ill. 3.87 Exercise Science
OL Matt Borowicz Minnesota, Crookston Sr. Stephen, Minn. 3.90 Health Science
OL Josh Meeker Minnesota St., Mankato Sr. Omaha, Neb. 3.80 Construction Management
OL Cole Parker Concordia-St. Paul Jr. Brookfield, Wis. 3.94 Criminal Justice
OL Sam Parker (2) Chadron State Sr. Harrison, Neb. 3.85 Communication Arts
OL Will Poteat Wingate Gr. Vale, N.C. 3.85 Accounting
K Tom Obarski Concordia-St. Paul Sr. Burnsville, Minn. 3.81 Finance
DB Colin Kimball (1) Mercyhurst Sr. Erie, Pa. 3.97 Graphic Design
DB Charles Moore Tarleton State Sr. Carrollton, Texas 3.83 Kinesiology
DB Koby Orris (1) Indianapolis Sr. Fishers, Ind. 3.89 Exercise Science
DB Trevor Pesek Texas A&M-Kingsville Gr. Inez, Texas 3.94 Kinesiology
LB Eric Reimer (2) NW Missouri State Sr. Menomonee Falls, Wis. 3.92 Business Management
LB Spencer Lynn California (Pa.) Gr. Belle Vernon, Pa. 3.65 Business Administration
LB Tyler Zimmer (1) Seton Hill Sr. Harrison City, Pa. 3.80 Elementary Education Pre K-4
DL Zach Sandstrom (2) Chadron State Sr. Chadron, Neb. 3.94 Health & Physical Education
DL Bryan Thomson East Stroudsburg Sr. Keyport, N.J. 3.41 Business Management
DL Jesse Trent (2) (@) Fort Hays State Sr. Dodge City, Kan. 3.89 Biology
DL Justin Zimmer Ferris State Jr. Greenville, Mich. 3.87 Business/ Mgmt./Marketing & Tech.
P Daniel Backx American International Sr. Evesham, England 3.88 Physical Therapy
SECOND TEAMPos. Name School Yr. Hometown GPA MajorQB Liam Nadler
Gannon Jr. Leipsic, Ohio 3.90 Political Science
WR Jon Schnaars East Stroudsburg Jr. Harrisburg, Pa. 3.50 Business Management
WR Mitchell Shegos Notre Dame (Ohio) So. Fenton, Mich. 3.61 Biology
TE Ethan Bauer Chadron State Sr. Morse Bluff, Neb. 3.85 Criminal Justice
TE Brandon Ellington (2) Wingate Sr. Wilmington, N.C. 3.87 Sport Management
RB Austin Ekeler Western State Colorado So. Eaton, Colo. 3.49 Business Administration
RB Randall Freeman Carson-Newman Sr. Chattanooga, Tenn. 3.86 Graphic Design
OL Ross Dvorak (2) Northeastern State Jr. Louisburg, Kan. 3.97 Business Administration
OL Kyle Gilbert Colorado School of Mines Sr. San Diego, Calif. 3.55 Mining Engineering
OL Ryan Michaels Mercyhurst So. Monaca, Pa. 4.00 Sports Medicine/Pre-Phys. Therapy
OL Richie Rice Colorado School of Mines So. Lincoln, Neb. 3.84 Petroleum Engineering
OL Randy Toth Gannon Jr. Auburn Township, Ohio 3.74 Biology
K Randy Wentz Chadron State So. Scottsbluff, Neb. 4.00 Business Administration
DB Joe Anderson (2) Lenoir-Rhyne Sr. Lilburn, Ga. 3.74 Economics
DB Jon Davis Wayne State Jr. Webster City, Iowa 3.94 Chemistry
DB Jon Jimenez Wingate Sr. Scottsdale, Ariz. 3.41 Sport Management
DB Justin Otto Minnesota St., Mankato Jr. Kenosha, Wis. 3.87 Pre-Medicine
LB Michael Fisher Northwood (Mich.) So. Rochester, Mich. 3.97 Finance
LB Eric Mapoles Wingate Jr. Snellville, Ga. 3.76 Management
LB Gary Yeoman Saint Joseph's (Ind.) Sr. Mishawaka, Ind. 3.70 Physical Education
DL Dan Belfiore LIU Post Sr. Glen Cove, N.Y. 3.78 Accounting
DL Matthew Gawlik Gannon So. Strongsville, Ohio 3.93 Business Finance
DL Kyle Lamothe Ouachita Baptist Sr. New Iberia, La. 3.82 Christian Studies/Theology
DL Nick Napolitano Wingate Sr. Shallotte, N.C. 3.32 Marketing
P Patrick Carney New Mexico Highlands Sr. Chico, Calif. 3.75 Business Administration
Academic All-America® of the Year: Kevin Rodgers, Henderson State
(1) - Capital One Academic All-America® Division II First Team selection in 2013
(2) - Capital One Academic All-America® Division II Second Team selection in 2013
(@) -Capital One Academic All-America® Division II Second Team selection in 2012
