Christopher Newport University

2012 - Junior - Played in all 11 games as a receiver for the Captains…Recorded 18 receptions for 267 yards…Hauled in four receptions for 71 yards at N.C. Wesleyan before securing a season-high 74 yards on four catches against Greensboro the following week…Had a season-long 35-yard reception against Methodist…Secured his final catch of the year during the NCAA playoffs against No. 1 Mount Union…Also notched six tackles during the year, including a pair against Salisbury and Hampden-Sydney.

2011 - Sophomore - Saw action in five games during his second year with the Captains...Recorded one solo tackle at Greensboro...Won the indoor heptathlon national championship and was named the National Men’s Field Athlete of the Year by the USTFCCCA for his performance on the track & field team as well.

2010 - Freshman – Played in one game during his first season with the Captains.

At Sachem East – Played three years of football as a wide receiver, punter and defensive back for head coach Brian Harvey…Named First Team All-Suffolk County in 2008…Recorded over 500 yards receiving and two interceptions in his senior year.

Personal - Richard P. Roethel was born May 20, 1991…Son of Stephen and Theresia Roethel…Has one brother, Michael, and one sister, Sarah…Member of the Honors Society and German Honors Society…His biggest influence as an athlete is his brother... Majoring in Computer Science.