Andy Pullaro Award NEC Rookie of the Week Week Of 10/25/2011 Sport Men's Cross Country School Central Connecticut State University Year Freshman Position Hometown Washington, CT High School Shepaug The Connecticut native ran to 14th place at the CCSU Mini Meet to earn NEC Rookie of the Week honors. This is the first time that Pullaro, who ran the 5K course in 15:50, has received the honor in his young career.