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ARMY FOOTBALL 2013 “Playing since 1890, the Army Football tradition is as strong as it is long … Add more than 600 victories and the Army football program shines as brightly as its golden helmets.” — Street & Smith’s 50 Greatest Programs of All Time

WWW.GOARMYSPORTS.COM WEST POINT

The Military Academy is renowned because of its historic and distinguished repu- tation as a military academy, and as a leading, progressive institution of higher education. Made legendary in books and movies produced over the years, the Academy’s “Long Gray Line” of gradu- ates includes some of our nation’s most famous and infl uential men: Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, George S. Patton, , Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower and Norman Schwarzkopf. Because of this superb education and leadership experience, West Point graduates historically have been sought for high level civilian and military leadership positions. Their numbers include two U.S. presidents, several ambassadors, state governors, legislators, judges, cabinet members, educators, astronauts and corporate executives. Today, West Point continues to provide hundreds of young men and women the unique opportu- nity to develop physically, ethically and intellectually while building a foundation for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career as an Army offi cer in the service of our nation. Cadets have much more responsibility in running the Academy than students in most other colleges or universities. It adds to the leadership experience. Cadets succeed at West Point because of the support they receive from the staff and faculty. After all, many faculty members are West Point graduates and understand the challenge cadets face on a daily basis. They also serve as ideal role models, showing cadets what Army life is like. The U.S. Military Academy’s primary strength is its ability to develop leaders of character who are committed to “Duty, Honor, Country” and selfl ess service to our nation.

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INSTITUTIONWWW.GOARMYSPORTS.COM IN THE NATION 3 THE LONG GRAY LINE

AT WEST POINT, IT IS OFTEN SAID ... “MUCH OF THE HISTORY WE TEACH WAS MADE BY PEOPLE WE TAUGHT.” ARMY FOOTBALL | DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES

FRANK BORMAN ULYSSES S. GRANT ALEXANDER HAIG ROBERT KIMBROUGH JAMES KIMSEY NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF

ROBERT E. LEE ’29 ed to of the Army and served ALEXANDER M. HAIG JR. ’47 JAMES V. KIMSEY ’62 The Academy’s ninth Superintendent as Supreme Allied Commander in Haig served as Chief of Staff to Kimsey was the founding chair- (1852-55), Lee was a model cadet the Pacifi c Theater during World War President from 1973 man of America Online, and was during his four years at West Point. II. During that time, he received the to 1974; Supreme Allied Commander named chairman emeritus in 1996. He graduated second in his class and Medal of Honor for leading defense in Europe 1974 to 1979; President He founded the Kimsey Foundation never earned a single demerit during preparation and operations on the of Corporation in 1996. his four years at the Academy. At the Philippine Islands. He later served as 1980 to 1981 and Secretary of State MICHAEL W. KRZYZEWSKI ’69 beginning of the Civil War, he was se- Supreme Allied Commander, Japan, during the Reagan administration Krzyzewski served as head basket- lected to serve as Commanding Gen- and as commander, United Nations from 1981 to 1982. ball coach at West Point from 1974 to eral of the Army, but instead resigned Command in the Far East. He was one FRANK BORMAN ’50 1979 before assuming similar duties his commission and was named Gen- of only fi ve offi cers to be promoted to An astronaut from 1962 to 1970, at Duke University. Krzyzewski has eral-In-Chief of the Confederate Army General of the Army (fi ve stars). Borman commanded the fi rst circum- led the Blue Devils to three national from 1861 to 1865. Lee’s surrender GEORGE S. PATTON JR. ’09 lunar fl ight of the earth. He later served championships and was inducted into to Ulysses S. Grant (USMA 1843), at “Old Blood and Guts,” Patton was as President of Eastern Airlines. the Hall of Fame in Octo- Appomattox Court House, Va., ended one of the most colorful command- ber 2001. He coached the U.S. at the the Civil War. Fort Lee, Va., was named FIDEL V. RAMOS ’50 ers in the Army. During World War II 2008 Olympics in Beijing. in his honor. the famed commander of the 2nd One of the Academy’s international ULYSSES S. GRANT ’43 Armored and later the Third cadets, Ramos served as a Philip- MARTIN E. DEMPSEY ’74 pine Army offi cer after graduation. He Grant distinguished himself during Army displayed courage and daring General Martin E. Dempsey serves as eventually became the country’s mili- the Civil War at the Battle of Vicksburg as prominently as the pair of ivory the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs tary Chief of Staff and later Secretary in 1863; his victory secured control of handled revolvers he wore. Patton ac- of Staff. In this capacity, he serves as of National Defense. He also served the Mississippi River for the Union. complished one of the most remark- the principal military adviser to the as President of the Republic of the President Abe Lincoln later appointed able feats in military history in Decem- President, the Secretary of Defense Philippines from 1992 to 1998. him Commanding General of the Army ber 1944, when he quickly turned the and the National Security Council. By in March 1864. On April 9, 1865, at Third Army northward to reinforce the EDWIN E. ALDRIN ’51 law, he is the nation’s highest-ranking Appomattox Court House, Va., Robert Allied southern fl ank against the Ger- An astronaut from 1963 to 1972, military offi cer. Prior to becoming E. Lee (USMA 1829) surrendered the man attack in the Battle of the Bulge. Aldrin participated in the fi rst manned Chairman, the general served as the Army of Northern Virginia to him, end- The General’s doctrine of aggressive lunar landing with Michael Collins Army’s 37th Chief of Staff. Dempsey ing the Civil War. Grant later served employment of massive armor forces (USMA ’52) and was the second man served as the Deputy Commander as the 18th President of the United continue to prove themselves in com- to walk on the moon. and then Acting Commander of U.S. States from 1869 to 1877. Today, his bat arenas around the world. Central Command. Before becoming EDWARD WHITE ’52 Chief of Staff of the Army, he com- image graces the $50 bill. OMAR N. BRADLEY ’15 An astronaut from 1962 to 1967, manded U.S. Army Training and Doc- During his career, Bradley earned a GEORGE W. GOETHALS ’80 White was the fi rst man to walk in trine Command. Goethals became an architect and reputation as one of the best infantry space and was one of the three as- was builder of the Panama Canal, commanders in World War II. He com- tronauts killed in the Apollo I disaster RAYMOND T. ODIERNO ‘76 manded the 82nd Airborne and 28th 1904 TO 1914. in 1967. Odierno commanded the 4th Infantry Infantry Divisions before going on to Division during the fall of 2003 which, JOHN J. PERSHING ’86 command the 1st Army and the 12th H. NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF ’56 along with Special Forces units, cap- Considered the second most senior Army Group. After the war he served As Commander-in-Chief, United tured Saddam Hussein in December offi cer in Army history, behind only as Army Chief of Staff from 1948 to States Central Command from 1988 of that year. Odierno helped plan and , Pershing served 1949 and served as the fi rst Chair- to 1991, Schwarzkopf’s command coordinate the raid that netted Iraq’s as commander of the American Expe- man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from ultimately responded to Iraq’s inva- fallen dictator. He currently serves as ditionary Force during World War I. The 1949 to 1953. He was the last Army sion of Kuwait with the largest U.S. Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. two-million-plus troops of the AEF made offi cer to be promoted to General of deployment since the , a decisive contribution to the defeat of the Army (fi ve stars), and the Bradley including portions of the Navy, Air ROBERT S. KIMBROUGH ’89 Imperial Germany. Pershing’s abilities fi ghting vehicle is named in his honor. Force, and Marine Corps as well as Kimbrough was named one of 11 as a leader distinguished him among units from dozens of nations around new astronaut candidates by NASA in DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER ’15 European commanders, and through the world. After retiring, Schwartzkopf May 2004. Kimbrough ranks among During World War II, Eisenhower repeated successes on the battlefi eld, received the Presidential Medal of Army Baseball’s career leaders in served as Supreme Commander of Al- promoted American prestige around Freedom. saves. A veteran of Desert Storm, he lied Forces Europe from 1943 to 1944, the world. He served as Army Chief of currently works for NASA in Houston during which he led the D-Day invasion PETER M. DAWKINS ’59 Staff in 1921, and was named Gen- as a fl ight simulation engineer and of Europe. During that time, he was Dawkins was Cadet Brigade Com- eral of the Armies of the United States participated in a space shuttle mis- upon his retirement in 1924. promoted to General of the Army (fi ve mander (First Captain of the U.S. stars). After the war, he served as Army Corps of Cadets) as a senior and sion in 2009. DOUGLAS MacARTHUR ’03 Chief of Staff from 1945 to 1948 and became the third After World War I, MacArthur re- was named President of Columbia Uni- winner in Army football history. He turned to West Point to serve as the versity in 1948. He served as the 34th later served as chairman and CEO of Academy’s 31st Superintendent from President of the United States from Primerica. 1919 to 1922. During that time, he 1953 to 1961 and was one of only fi ve was responsible for the revitalization offi cers to be promoted to General of of the Academy. He was later promot- the Army (fi ve stars). WWW.GOARMYSPORTS.COM | 5 WHY WEST POINT?

“I think if my dear mother were alive, she would tell you nothing comes close to graduating from West Point, even going to the moon.” - ASTRONAUT FRANK BORMAN

“The combination of an education at West Point and the experience of a career in the armed services will prepare you in a unique way for a rich diversity of further career and service in civilian life.” - HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER

“I believe in the code ... ‘Duty, Honor, Country.’ I believe FRANK BORMAN in service to one’s country. The institution of the armed forces has thrived on its commitment to developing excellence. It is meritocracy in action. Race, religion, wealth, background count not.” - PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH

GLENN DAVIS

“From the birth of our existence, America has had a faith in the future -- a belief that where we’re going is better than where we’ve been, even when the path ahead is uncertain. To fulfi ll that promise, generations of Americans have built upon the foundation of our forefathers -- fi nding opportunity, fi ghting injustice, forging a more perfect union. Our achievement would not be possible without the Long Gray Line that has sacrifi ced for duty, for honor, for country.” GEORGE H.W. BUSH - PRESIDENT

6 WWW.GOARMYSPORTS.COM “My four years at West Point were wonderful. I loved every minute of it and particularly the last three years. I loved the history. I loved the tradition. I liked wearing the uniform. I felt like I belonged there. Everything was meaningful to me. There is no question in my mind the proudest day of my father’s life was the day I graduated from West Point. There is a picture of the two of us standing on ‘The Plain’ and he is just beaming.” - GENERAL H. NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF “I was so proud to be on the verge of entering the only institution in American society at that time that was totally integrated, in which I would have the opportunity to rise, based solely on performance and ability. The nation always looks to West Point and always looks to each and every one NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF of you to follow always the angels of your nature.” - GENERAL “In every corner of America, the words ‘West Point’ command immediate respect. This place where the Hudson River bends is more than a fi ne institution of learning. The United States Military Academy is of values that have shaped the soldiers who have shaped the world.” - PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

“How great it must be, gosh how great it must be to be a member of this Corps. To know that camaraderie of discipline, of manners, of courtesy, of human sensibility, of one’s duty to his fellow man.” - JOURNALIST WALTER CRONKITE GEORGE W. BUSH

“This place reeks of honor and discipline. With this show, we’ve been to a lot of great campuses all throughout the country over the years—and folks, let me tell you - there is absolutely nothing like this! Do yourself a favor and go look up West Point’s wikipedia page and compare that to your local college – that ought to shut you down for a while!” – COLIN COWHERD, ESPN RADIO HOST WHY WEST POINT?

“Any of us who went through the process; anyone who felt the fl ame of that furnace, came away altered in the way we go about running our lives. Some part of it is the belief that you are not only doing it for personal glory, but you do it because it is your responsibility. It’s part of being a member of The Corps and each of us that have felt that magic feel especially privileged to have done so.” - HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER

“As I look back over my career in government, in business, of course in the military, I think West Point was a very infl uential experience. It hardened a sense of discipline, a sense of responsibility, duty and integrity and also very PETE DAWKINS happily combined an alertness of mind and body.” - FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE ALEXANDER HAIG

“For here we train the men and women whose duty it is to defend the Republic, the men and women whose profession is watchfulness, whose skill is vigilance, whose calling is to guard the peace, but if need be, to fi ght and win.” - PRESIDENT

ALEXANDER HAIG

“WEST POINT IS THE RING. IT’S THE FOUNDATION OF EVERYTHING I HAVE DONE.” - MIKE KRZYZEWSKI ‘69

RONALD REAGAN

8 WWW.GOARMYSPORTS.COM “In the evening of my memory, always I come back to West Point. Always there echoes and re-echoes ... Duty -- Honor -- Country. Today marks my fi nal roll call with you. But I want you to know, when I cross the river, my last conscious thoughts will be of The Corps ... and The Corps ... and The Corps ...” - GENERAL DOUGLAS MacARTHUR

“As I look back on my life, I’ll always revere the opportunities that came along that brought about the choice I made to go to West Point. I just feel that it was fundamental in molding the fabric of my life. The experiences that I had at West Point, they were irreplaceable.” - ASTRONAUT EDWIN “BUZZ” ALDRIN DOUGLAS MACARTHUR

“You have ahead of you the best of all professions. Being a leader is the best thing you can possibly be and you’re at a school that will make you the best possible leader. West Point is the ring. It’s the foundation of everything I have done.” - HEAD COACH MIKE KRZYZEWSKI

“This nation is grateful that four years ago every man and woman graduating today made a life-changing decision. You left the comforts and familiar surroundings of civilian life, and devoted yourselves to one of the noblest professions in a free country--the profession of arms.” - FORMER VICE PRESIDENT DICK CHENEY

“West Point’s graduates have served America in many, many ways. Not only by leading troops into combat, but also by exploring frontiers, founding universities, laying out the railroads, building the Panama Canal, running corporations, serving in the Congress and The , and walking on the moon. Through our history, whenever duty called, the men and women of West Point have never failed us, and I speak for all Americans when I say, I know you never will.” - PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON BLAIK FIELD AT MICHIE STADIUM

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED’S TOP 20 VENUES OF THE 20TH CENTURY 1. 11. Pebble Beach 2. Augusta National 12. Wembley Stadium 3. MICHIE STADIUM 13. The Pit (Albuquerque, N.M.) 4. Cameron Indoor Stadium 14. Boston Marathon Course 5. Bislett Stadium 15. Camden Yards 6. Wrigley Field 16. Lamade Stadium 7. Roland Garros 17. Daytona International Speedway 8. Lambeau Field 18. Notre Dame Stadium 9. Fenway Park 19. St. Andrews 10. Saratoga Race Course 20. Rose Bowl (published June 7, 1999)

• 2013 marks the 89th season that Michie Stadium has served as the “home” of Army Football. • The Black Knights boast an all-time record of 322-152-7 (.677) at Michie. • Only 15 Football Bowl Subdivision stadiums, and just six east of the Mississippi River, are older than the fabled venue. • The Black Knights have enjoyed 28 undefeated “home” seasons during their 88 previous cam- paigns within the friendly confi nes of Michie Stadium. In addition, there have been two unbeaten seasons that included at least one tie. • Army’s 1996 squad set a Michie standard by winning a record six home games en route to a perfect showing at West Point. • Following the “dedication” game against Columbia in 1924 (a 14-14 tie), the Black Knights won 39 successive home games, spanning six seasons.

10 WWW.GOARMYSPORTS.COM “For the second year in a row, ‘the Countdown’ implores you to make an effort to attend a game at Army’s Michie Stadium, as scenic a location to watch college football in the country.” - New York Times “There is nothing like being at Michie Stadium on the banks of the Hudson River with the leaves changing during the third weekend in October. The scenery is incredible. And how about the inspiration drawn from being at such a historic landmark? You see the statues of MacArthur, Patton and Eisenhower. Then on game day morning, you have the pleasure of witnessing the Cadet Parade. And how about when the cadets sing ‘On Brave Old Army Team?’ That is an unbelievable moment.” - Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.com “Somewhere in the world of college football, there might be a more beautiful place where young men can pull on their uniform and play an autumn game. but right now, it is impossible to imagine such a thing … “ - John Lopez, Houston Chronicle

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED’S TOP 10 COLLEGE VENUES (ALL SPORTS) 1. Rose Bowl (Los Angeles, Calif.) 6. The Palestra (, Pa.) 2. Cameron Indoor Stadium (Duke Basketball) 7. MICHIE STADIUM 3. Ben Hill Griffi n Stadium ( Football) 8. Mariucci Arena (Minnesota Hockey) 4. Michigan Stadium (Michigan Football) 9. Charles River (Boston, Mass.) 5. Rosenblatt Stadium (Omaha, Neb.) 10. Allen Fieldhouse (Kansas Basketball) (published July 2007) KIMSEY ATHLETIC CENTER

Nestled among several of West Point’s showcase athletic facilities, the sparkling Kimsey Athletic Center serves as the home to Army’s storied football program. The massive 120,000- square-foot, four-story facility houses Army’s state-of-the-art strength development and athletic training centers, spacious locker rooms, coaches’ offi ces, meeting rooms, equipment room and multi-purpose rooms among others. Kimsey Athletic Center is also the home to the Blaik Gallery and Kenna Hall of Army Sports, a thorough depiction of West Point’s rich athletics heritage.

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ATHLETIC TRAINING

Stationed on the fi rst fl oor off Kimsey Athletic Center, Army’s athletic training department moved into its new and spacious home in the spring of 2003. The athletic training room now covers 9,500 square feet, housing the fi nest equipment available for the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Highlights of the facility include a 1,202-square-foot cardiovascular room containing more than 25 pieces of equipment; a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy area equipped with a 2,018-square-foot rehabilitation pool, Jacuzzi, two large pools, and four regular pools; 10 treatment tables; fi ve modular taping tables; high-density storage; and a physician’s offi ce with X-ray capability. The training room also features a vast array of the latest treatment and rehabilitation equipment. Thanks to the expansive new treatment area, Army’s athletic training staff can service countless Black Knight athletes simultaneously so they are able to realize their full potential on the “fi elds of friendly strife.”

14 WWW.GOARMYSPORTS.COM STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

O’MEARA, MALEK, DAWKINS CLASS OF 1959 STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER An integral component in Army’s intercollegiate athletic program is the strength and conditioning department. The most visible sign of Army’s commitment in this area is the O’Meara, Malek, Dawkins, Class of 1959 Strength Development Center in Kimsey Athletic Center, one of the fi nest facilities in the nation. The monstrous 20,000-square-foot center is located on the second fl oor of Kimsey Athletic Center and features 30 tons of plates and dumbbells; 15 pieces of cardiovascular equipment, including six high-speed treadmills; a state-of-the-art weight training area with 16 rack and platform training stations, as well as a separate dumbbell area; and top-of-the-line Hammer strength equipment. Under the direction of Scott Swanson, the O’Meara, Malek, Dawkins, Class of 1959 Strength Development Center rivals any training facility in the country.

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The latest jewel in Army’s treasure trove of athletic facilities, Foley Athletic Center opened its doors two years ago, serving as the “winter home” of the Black Knights. The massive 77,000-square-foot structure provides Army’s football team with a state-of-the-art indoor practice facility, a place where the team can train in a climate-controlled environment during the winter months and inclement weather days throughout the year. The facility contains a full 100-yard football playing fi eld, along with full 10-yard end zones on both ends. Additionally, a fi ve-yard buffer encircles the fi eld. In all, the FieldTurf playing surface covers 130 yards in length. In addition, a 50- yard-by-10-yard speed and agility room is housed in the sprawling training center. The project was made possible through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. William Foley, who pledged a gift of $15 million towards the continuation of the “Margin of Excellence” facility upgrade project. The largest single donation in service academy history, the gift by the Foley family funded the design and construction of the facility that bears its name. The Foley Athletic Center represents Phase II of the “Margin of Excellence” facility upgrade which began in 2001.

16 WWW.GOARMYSPORTS.COM “I WANT AN OFFICER ... “I WANT AN OFFICER FOR A SECRET AND DANGEROUS MISSION …”

The wording on a bronze plaque, placed near the southeast corner of Michie Stadium, has been recognized over the years as a splendid compliment, not only to West Point, but also to the long line of West Point football players ... a unique breed, indeed. There will be more missions ahead for the soldiers of the U.S. Army, and they will accept and fulfi ll them to the best of their ability. But seldom will any guidance be as specifi c as it was during World War II, when Gen. George C. Marshall said: “… I WANT A WEST POINT FOOTBALL PLAYER.”

It was only an ordinary statement made during the busy, everyday activities at ; but it was a remark that came at a very crucial period of World War II, and one that was destined to join other well- remembered phrases which at a particular time supplied the needed inspiration to accomplish a task. Gen. George C. Marshall, then-Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army, needed an offi cer to train and lead a ranger-type battalion on a secret mission. He requested the Secretary of the General Staff to obtain this offi cer. Little did the famous Virginia Military Institute graduate realize, but he was furnishing the words that later were to become of utmost importance to the U.S. Military Academy. His orders were simple and concise.

WWW.GOARMYSPORTS.COM 17 THE ARMY-NAVY RIVALRY

SPORT MAGAZINE’S TOP FIVE TEAM RIVALIRES Laker-Celtics Yankees-Red Sox ARMY-NAVY FOOTBALL -Duke Basketball Michigan-Ohio State Football

READER’S DIGEST BEST SPORTS RIVALRY ARMY-NAVY FOOTBALL “For old-fashioned rivalry, nothing beats Army-Navy football.” THE 100 SPORTING EVENTS YOU MUST SEE LIVE by Robert Tuchman The Masters FIFA World Cup Super Bowl Summer Olympics ARMY-NAVY FOOTBALL

18 WWW.GOARMYSPORTS.COM “In all of college sports, there is not a more rousing sight than the Corps of Cadets and the Brigade of Midshipmen marching into a stadium. The revelry, tradition and passion associated with the Army-Navy rivalry is the essence of college football.” -STREET & SMITH’S 50 GREATEST COLLEGE FOOTBALL PROGRAMS OF ALL TIME

“You see all of it, and then you hear all of it, and it is soon clear that this is the best sound in all of sports, the aftermath of Army-Navy, the joy and sorrow, the sound and the fury, the alma maters and the tears and the whoops and the hollers. Every corny thing that’s said about this game? Every sappy thing written? They’re all true.” - MIKE VACCARO, TIMES HERALD-RECORD GAME DAY AT WEST POINT

“It“It ddoesn’t’t taket k longl tot fi gure outt thatth t WestW t PointP i t isii a speciall place.l StatuesSt t attest to the extraordinary people who lived, studied and trained there. Historic landmarks recall powerful events that are rooted in its red-brown New York soil. Cannons are everywhere, as are memorials and special tributes to heroic men who fought in not-forgotten wars. It’s an elegant setting for a football program that also is steeped in tradition. Fans still fl ock to venerable Michie Stadium to experience an atmosphere and pageantry that only West Point can supply. West Point is all about chills, goosebumps and sentimentality. When you enter one of the Academy’s four gates, be prepared for a battle of the senses that is sure to be fought on several emotional levels. Army is power and strength, patriotism and pride, sad memories and hope -- presented in a pastoral masterpiece.” “EVERY SATURDAY IN AUTUMN, COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S GREATEST TRADITIONS” PRESENTED BY THE SPORTING NEWS

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CENTER OF ATTENTION

ARMY IS ONE OF JUST THREE SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY GUARANTEED TO HAVE ALL OF ITS HOME GAMES TELEVISED NATIONALLY. CBS Sports Network and the Army Athletic Association announced an exclusive fi ve-year agreement in July 2009, guaranteeing live television coverage of every Army home football game and select neutral-site games in which Army is the home team, on CBS Sports Network, through 2014. In the last 17 years, 88 Army games have been televised nationally, 21 via network television. The Black Knights have played before a national television audience 66 times the past eight seasons alone. Those numbers will continue to grow this fall with seven national television appearances scheduled as of late summer. Additionally, CBS Sports will televise the Army-Navy Classic to a worldwide audience for the 18th consecutive season. In the last 10 seasons, 52 of Army’s 56 home games have been on television, including 44 of 45 contests on national television over the last eight seasons.

22 WWW.GOARMYSPORTS.COM While owning one of the nation’s most comprehensive television packages, Army boasts one of the country’s most unique radio arrangements as well. Army Athletics and its multimedia rights holder, Army Sports Properties announced the creation of an Army Base Network to take Black Knight games and programming to military bases across the United States. The list for 2013 includes stations in Kanas, Idaho, Alabama, North Carolina, Oklahoma and New York. The Army Base Network will provide an exclusive op- portunity for military personnel to hear Black Knight football games over the airwaves. Posts currently covered by the network inlcude Ft. Riley (Kan.), Gowen Field (Idaho), Ft. Rucker (Ala.), Fort Bragg (N.C.), Army Air Field (Kan.), Redstone (Ala.), McAlester Army Ammunitions Plant (Okla.) and Fort Drum (N.Y.) Complementing its laffi liate lineup, the Army Sports Network returns to Sirius Satellite Radio for a seventh season this fall, and for the 16th consecutive year, Army’s radiocasts can also be heard live via the Internet.

It’s hard to imagine a program generating more national attention than does Army’s. Complementing its vast radio and television presence, feature stories regarding the Black Knights have appeared “coast-to-coast” in news outlets such as Sports Illustrated, USA Today, The Sporting News, ESPN, ESPN.com, ESPN360, SportsLine.com, , San Diego Union-Tribune, New York Post, New York Daily News, Journal News, Tampa Tribune, Sun, Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, Dallas Morning News, San Antonio Express-Times, Denver Post, New Orleans Times-Picayune and Virginian-Pilot in the last few years. While ESPN’s popular College GameDay show originated live from West Point on Sept. 27, 2003, “The Seeds of Victory,” a Bombo Sports and Entertainment-produced documentary that closely followed Army’s 2004 seniors throughout that season, debuted on ESPN six years ago. In 2009, ESPN broadcast its morning SportsCenter live from “The Plain” at West Point, while ESPN’s Sports Nation radio show, hosted by Colin Cowherd, visited the Academy in 2010.

In 2011, Showtime Sports and CBS Sports teamed up for “A Game Of Honor,” a two- hour exclusive docudrama featuring both Army and Navy. The program won the Emmy Award for Best Sports Documentary, prodcuing an all-access look at both teams’ unique season-long journey. The in-depth docudrama had behind-the-scenes access to both academies and their respective football teams for six months leading up to the Army- Navy game, as well as during the game and immediately following. THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY

24 WWW.GOARMYSPORTS.COM The mission of the U.S. Military Academy is to educate, train, Military development begins with the cadet’s fi rst day at West and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commis- Point. Most military training takes place during the summer, with sioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, new cadets undergoing Cadet Basic Training, or Beast Barracks, Country; professional growth throughout a career as an offi cer in their fi rst year, followed the second summer by Cadet Field Train- the U.S. Army; and a lifetime of selfl ess service to the Nation. ing. Cadets spend their third and fourth summers serving in active Founded on March 16, 1802, the Academy celebrated its Bicen- Army units around the world; attending specialty training such as tennial in 2002. But West Point’s role in America’s history dates airborne, air assault or northern warfare or helping to train the to the Revolutionary War, when both sides realized the strategic fi rst- and second-year cadets. The Cadet Leader Development Sys- importance of the commanding plateau on the west bank of the tem seeks to give the cadets increasing responsibility until they Hudson River. Gen. George Washington considered West Point to are ready to receive their commissions and assume their duties be the most strategic position in America. He personally selected as leaders in today’s Army. Thaddeus Kosciuszko, one of the heroes of Saratoga, to design Moral and ethical values guide cadets throughout their four the fortifi cations in 1778 after problems arose with French engi- years at West Point. Commitment to the Academy’s “Bedrock Val- neers originally placed in charge of the design. In 1779, General ues,” based on integrity and respect for the dignity of others, be- Washington transferred his headquarters to West Point. Continen- gins on the fi rst day. Integrity is refl ected in the Cadet Honor Code tal soldiers built forts, batteries and defensive barriers. A 100-ton which states: “A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those iron chain was extended across the Hudson to control river traffi c. who do.” Respect denotes that cadets treat others with the same Today, several links from that chain are arranged at Trophy Point as respect and dignity they themselves would expect. At West Point, it a reminder of West Point’s original fortifi cations. is not enough to train leaders—they must be leaders of character. In 1802 President signed the legislation es- Admission is keenly competitive and is open to young men and tablishing the U.S. Military Academy to create an institution devot- women from all states and territories and from every socioeco- ed to the arts and sciences of warfare. This effectively eliminated nomic level. Prospective cadets must receive a nomination by a America’s wartime reliance on foreign engineers and artillerists. member of Congress or from the Department of the Army. West Point became the nation’s fi rst engineering school and The Academyyp seeks candidates who possess served as the model for engineering programs which were eventu- records of successuccess in academicsacademics,, athletics ally established at other colleges. and leadershiphip indicative of well-roundwell-round-- Col. Sylvanus Thayer, the “Father of the Military Academy,” ed individuals.ls. served as Superintendent from 1817 through 1833. He upgraded Although the life of a cadet is dede-- academic standards, instilled military discipline and emphasized manding, therehere remains an array ooff honorable conduct. Early graduates were largely responsible for club activitieses ranging from golf, skiing, the construction of the nation’s initial railway lines, bridges, har- boxing, creww and orienteering to such orgaorga-- bors, and roads. Although the curriculum maintains its focus on nizations ass the cadet radio stationstation,, HabitaHabitatt engineering, in recent decades the program of instruction has for Humanityy and Big Brothers-Big Sisters. AdAd-- markedly changed, providing cadets a selection of more than 40 ditionally, thee U.S. Corps of Cadets hosts a SpeSpe-- majors. This tradition of academic and military excellence, guided cial Olympicss event each spring.spring. by a demanding standard of moral and ethical conduct, remains Today’s MMilitaryilitary Academy is a vastly differdiffer-- the cornerstone of the West Point experience. ent institutionon from the small academy legislated It is said at West Point that “much of the history we teach was into being byy Congress in 1802. Originally just made by those people we taught.” The Academy has produced fa- 1,800 acres,, the Academy has grown mous leaders throughout its illustrious past…Civil War Generals to more thanan 1616,000,000 acres. Grant, Sherman, Lee, and Jackson, to name but a few. In World The fi rst graduatingaduating class War I, 34 of the 38 corps and division commanders were gradu- numbered justust two men; ates. World War II would see many graduates reach brigadier gen- today’s classessses graduate eral or higher, to include Eisenhower, MacArthur, Bradley and Pat- more than 990000 new ofof-- ton. In more recent confl icts, MacArthur, Ridgway, Westmoreland, fi cers annually,ually, both Abrams, Schwarzkopf and Abizaid were in command. men and womenwomen,, Academy graduates have also excelled in air and space explora- who are preparedrepared tion, and countless others went on from military service to become for leadershipp roles leaders in medicine, law, business, religion and science. within the Army.rmy. Since its founding, the Military Academy fulfi lls the same mis- With the exex-- sion as it always has . . . to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of pansion ooff Cadets. It accomplishes this mission by developing cadets in three knowledgee essential areas: intellectual, physical and military. These develop- and the mental paths are balanced and fully integrated into the daily life of changing each young man and woman at the Academy. needs Intellectual growth is fostered through an academic curriculum of the that provides a broad liberal education in the arts and sciences. United The electives program builds upon the foundation of the core, al- States lowing cadets to develop even greater competence in selected Army and areas. In addition, the fi elds-of-study and majors nurture the de- the nation, velopment of creativity, critical thinking, and self-directed learn- life at Westst ing, essential characteristics of 21st century offi cers. The four-year Point has changedanged academic experience leads to a bachelor of science degree and a to keep pace.ce. Ever commission as a second lieutenant in the Army. mindful of its rich Physical development is achieved through a rigorous athletic heritage, thee U.S. Mili- and physical education program. Each cadet participates at the in- tary Academyy is developdevelop-- tercollegiate, club or intramural level each semester. This readies ing leaders for tomorrow, the cadet for the physical demands of military life and helps teach and its focusus remains the good judgment and self-discipline, even while under mental and national needseds of the 21st physical stress. century. ARMY AT YANKEE STADIUM

Army and Notre Dame – two staples of the national sports scene when they met 21 times between 1925 and 1946 at the original Yankee Stadium, the home of the – renewed that historic collegiate rivalry for the 50th time on Nov. 20, 2010, when the Black Knights and Fighting Irish battled in the fi rst football game played at the new Yankee Stadium. NBC Sports televised the Army-Notre Dame game on a national basis in prime time. Army teams played at the original Yankee Stadium on 38 occasions from 1925 to 1969. Notre Dame ranked as the Black Knights’ most common opponent during that span with Army battling the Fighting Irish 22 times over that time. The teams met for the fi nal time at Yankee Stadium in 1969 (helping to commemorate the 100th anniversary of college football). Notre Dame holds a 14-5-3 series advantage against Army in games played at the original Yankee Stadium. Overall, the Black Knights posted a 14-19-5 mark at Yankee Stadium. Army and Air Force began their series matchup with a Yankee Stadium encounter in 1959. Army is slated for its next appearance at the venue during the 2014 season.

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CBS Sports Network and the Army Athletic Association have reached an exclusive fi ve- year agreement, guaranteeing live television coverage in high defi nition of every Army home football game and select neutral-site games in which Army is the home team, on CBS Sports Network, beginning with the 2010 season and continuing through 2014. With the exception of this year’s opener against Morgan State, a major component of the agreement assures that all Army home football games will be played on Saturday afternoons beginning at either noon or 3:30 p.m., ET with all kickoff times to be set by May 1 each year. Additionally, a live web stream of all Army’s home broadcasts will be made available free of charge to soldiers and military personnel around the world. With the agreement, no fewer than eight Army games are slated for national television coverage in 2013. In addition to Army’s home game broadcast schedule, the Black Knights’ game versus Louisiana Tech will be broadcat on a Fox network, while the Air Force game will air on one of the ESPN family of networsk. Army’s year-ending battle with arch-rival Navy in Philadelphia, Pa., will be broadcast to a worldwide audience by CBS.

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• ArmyA teamst haveh capturedt d threeth nationalti l championships,h i hi seven LambertL b t TrophyT h crowns and six Commander in Chief’s Trophy titles. • Eleven National Collegiate Athletic Association football records still reside at West Point, including three individual marks and nine team standards. Legendary halfback Glenn Davis had a hand in three of the individual records and participated on Army squads that hold six of the team marks. • West Point’s football alumni include two Rhodes Scholars, two Olmsted Scholarship winners and two Marshall Scholarship recipients. In addition, 13 former players are National Football Foundation Scholar-Athletes, the most recent being 2000 USMA graduate Shaun Castillo. WINS • Army Football players have garnered 71 First Team All-America 654 honors. GAMES • Twenty-seven West Pointers have been enshrined in the College 1186 Football Hall of Fame. • Three Army gridders have won the Heisman Trophy. Only four other schools can make that claim.

28 WWW.GOARMYSPORTS.COM ARMY SPORTS HALL OF FAME

The Army Athletic Association debuted the Army Sports Hall of Fame in 2004, inducting the charter class into its own shrine of top athletic achievements. The purpose of the Army Sports Hall of Fame, located within the Kenna Hall of Army Sports, is to honor the athletes, coaches, teams, administrators and others who have brought distinction to Army athletics over its many years of existence. Eligible candidates include former athletes, athletic teams, coaches, administrators, support staff or any other individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the long history of athletics at the United States Military Academy. Most importantly, these individuals, in addition to specifi c criteria, must have been of high moral character and must have upheld the values of “Duty, Honor, Country.” The Army Athletic Association inducted its charter class into the Army Sports Hall of Fame at a “black-tie” banquet at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in on Oct. 1, 2004. Five former members of the Army football program helped comprise that esteemed initial grouping. Over the past nine ARMY SPORTS HALL OF FAME FOOTBALL INDUCTEES Name Induction Year Name Induction Year years, 26 additional former gridiron Bob Anderson 2006 Charles “Monk” Meyer 2013 Earl “Red” Blaik 2004* Dennis Michie 2005 greats have been enshrined in the Felix “Doc” Blanchard 2004* Ray Murphy 2009 Army Sports Hall of Fame, including Clennie Brundidge 2010 Bob Novogratz 2011 Paul Bunker 2013 Richard Nowak 2013 2013 inductees Paul Bunker, Dick Bill Carpenter 2009 Elmer Oliphant 2004* Ralph Chesnaukas 2009 Al Rushatz 2010 Nowak, Al Vanderbush, Charles Charles Daly 2006 Gary Steele 2013 “Monk” Meyer and Gary Steele. Glenn Davis 2004* Joe Steffy 2005 Pete Dawkins 2004* Rollie Stichweh 2011 Thirty-one of the 99 individuals voted Arnold Galiffa 2007 2008 Edgar Garbisch 2011 Al Vanderbush 2013 into the Army Sports Hall of Fame Don Holleder 2006 Pete Vann 2010 thus far are associated with Army Doug Kenna 2005 “Lighthorse” Harry Wilson 2007 Mike Mayweather 2005 Jim Young 2011 Football. Mike McElrath 2010

PAUL BUNKER DICK NOWAK AL VANDERBUSH

MONK MEYER GARY STEELE

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AT WEST POINT, FOOTBALL PLAYERS, LIKE ALL OTHER CADETS, MUST EXHIBIT PROFICIENCY IN THE CLASSROOM AS WELL AS IN MILITARY AND CADET TRAINING. ARMY FOOTBALL PLAYERS HAVE NOT ONLY SUCCEEDED, THEY HAVE EXCELLED. The Center for Enhanced Performance (CEP) is a state-of-the art facility committed to developing the full potential of each cadet through comprehensive mental toughness and academic skills training. It offers three programs designed to maximize West Point cadet performance, as well as export these critical mental skills to the at large. The Performance Enhancement Program (PEP) is the nation’s most comprehensive training program for learning, practicing and mastering the intangible mental skills that underlie human performance; confi dence despite setbacks, concentration amidst distractions, and composure under stress. Cadets participate in individual training sessions during free periods in their academic schedule, learning, and then applying the skills of imagery, attention control, energy management, and goal setting. Biofeedback training allows cadets to learn crucial self-regulation techniques, and sophisticated audio and video simulations of game and practice situations are used to facilitate mental rehearsal of specifi c physical, academic, or military skills. ARMY FOOTBALL ALUMNI INCLUDE: These training methods are derived from the fi eld of applied sport • 25 First Captains of the U.S. Corps of Cadets psychology, where they are employed • 2 Rhodes Scholars in the training of professional and • 2 Olmstead Scholars Olympic athletes, but apply to every • 2 Marshall Scholars other area of human performance. • 1 Campbell Trophy Winner

ANDREW RODRIGUEZ — 2011 CAMPBELL TROPHY/1ST TEAM ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN ZACH WATTS — 2011 1ST TEAM ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN

JORDAN TRIMBLE — 2010 1ST TEAM ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN CARSON HOMEE — 2010 2ND TEAM ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN

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