Cumberland University

2008 (FRESHMAN): Participated at both 157 and 165, notching an overall record of 7-10 … Won three matches at the Patriot Open, advancing to the final … Finished second at Cumberland Open, winning two matches … Participated in National Championships, winning one match.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-sport athlete at Jackson County HS in Jefferson, Ga. … Lettered four years in wrestling … Four-time state qualifier … Recorded 178 career wins, including state runner-up finish with 63-2 record as senior … Finished as area champion and fourth in state as junior … Named second team All-Region … Four-year member of Honor Roll … Also earned letters for cross country, soccer and football.

PERSONAL: Andrew James Blackwell … Son of David Blackwell and Amy Tank … Born March 9, 1990 … Majoring in Business Marketing … Great-grandfather, Eugene B. Blackwell Sr., played football at University of Alabama and for Washington Redskins.