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AT TECH: Two-year starter on the offensive line . . . One of Tech's 2004 team captains . . . Versatile offensive lineman who took over at center as a senior after playing guard in 2003 . . . Invited to play in the Las Vegas All-American Classic following the season.
2004: Started 10 of 11 games at center . . . Missed the Maryland game due to injury . . . Helped Tech's running game remain productive despite injuries to the Jackets' top two tailbacks, including all-ACC runner P.J. Daniels . . . Outstanding performance in Tech's win at NC State, when he had 12 knockdown blocks and paved the way for freshman and third-string tailback Rashaun Grant to gain 122 yards against a defense that was ranked third in the nation . . . Actually practiced at guard the entire week of the NC State due to injuries to other linemen.
2003: Started every game after winning the starting position in the preseason . . . Played left guard, but did start one game (Clemson) at right guard . . . Part of a Tech offensive line that blocked for the ACC's leading rusher, P.J. Daniels.
2002: Backup in 2002 who saw most of his playing time in 2002 in wins over Vanderbilt and Connecticut . . . Earned a backup role at center as a true freshman in 2001 and played in three games . . . Has also played on the PAT-FG unit.
HIGH SCHOOL: All-state selection by the St. Paul Pioneer Press and the Associated Press . . . Named one of Minnesota's Top 12 by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune . . . Two-time all-conference selection . . . Averaged six pancake blocks per game . . . Team captain for coach Brad Anderson . . . Helped Wayzata High capture conference and section titles . . . Also an all-state heavyweight wrestler who posted a 39-2 record as a senior . . . Earned four letters in wrestling and three in football.
PERSONAL: Full name is Andrew Charles Tidwell-Neal . . . Parents are James Neal and Carol Tidwell . . . Born October 4, 1982 . . . Majoring in Management.
