IRVING, Texas (April 27, 2016) – After excelling both on the field and in the classroom, former William & Mary standout fullback
Andrew Weidinger has been selected to the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) 2016 Hampshire Honor Society.
The group of honorees is comprised of standout college football players from all divisions who maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college career.
A second-team All-Colonial Athletic Association selection this fall, Weidinger was chosen as a semifinalist for the 2015 Campbell Trophy, which recognizes the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.
A key member of the Tribe's offensive and special teams units throughout his career, Weidinger appeared in 44 games and earned 17 starts. The Burke, Va., native garnered W&M's 2015 John A. Stewart Winter Warrior Award, which is given annually to the player, or players, who best exemplify the qualities of dedication, effort and achievement that defined Stewart's career at W&M. Awardees are judged on their improvements both on the field and in the off-season training program.
After joining the Tribe as a walk-on, Weidinger, a former linebacker, was honored as the team's 2011 Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year and went on to earn a scholarship. Additionally, he served as a team leader and member of the player counsel.
A three-time Colonial Athletic Association All-Conference Academic Team honoree, Weidinger graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics with a minor in finance last May and is currently pursuing a master's degree in accounting. He is a member of Sigma Chi Business Fraternity.
In addition to his success on the field and in the classroom, he has also made an impact in the community and helped the team raise more than $10,000 for various organizations in the Williamsburg area. Additionally, he volunteered with Housing Partners of Williamsburg.
As a senior at Lake Braddock High School in 2011, Weidinger earned the NFF National High School Scholar-Athlete Award – one of just five players in the nation to garner the distinction that year.
