VIDEO: Randall Freeman Interview

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