2012 U.S. ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL
ONLY THE STRONGEST WEAR OUR COLORS
On January 7, 2012, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl will once again kick off at San Antonio's Alamodome. As it has for more than a decade, this classic East versus West matchup will feature an incomparable collection of tomorrow's college and NFL stars showcasing their talents for a national television audience. Joining the players in being honored as All-Americans and performing in the Alamodome will be the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band, comprised of 125 of the nation’s finest young musicians and color guard members who will perform at halftime of the Bowl.
Selection as a U.S. Army All-American is an important and prestigious honor for these athletes and musicians. Only the strongest are chosen to wear the Army colors, and these young men and women truly embody the characteristics of the Army Strong Soldier – demonstrating Strength through Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage on a daily basis. Activities throughout Bowl Week help connect these All-American athletes and musicians with Army Soldier Heroes from around the country and provide better understanding of what it takes and what it means to be an Army Strong Soldier.
The history and tradition of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl is unparalleled, highlighted by Heisman Trophy winners and more than 100 current NFL players counted among its alumni. Building upon the extraordinary players and incredible moments featured during each of the previous U.S. Army All-American Bowls, this year’s Bowl promises to provide the thousands in attendance, and millions more watching on NBC, an unforgettable look at the future of college and professional football.
The U.S. Army - Pro Football Hall of Fame - Award for Excellence Program seeks to highlight the Nation’s top sophomore and junior high school athletes who exemplify similar strengths to Army Strong Soldiers; and who not only excel athletically, but who also excel academically and are active in their communities.
Learn MoreThe U.S. Army All-American Bowl is much more than a football game. See all the events that take place during Bowl Week that make this a showcase of many diverse talents.
Learn MoreSee all the talented players who made up the East and West teams. They exemplified what it means to be a successful individual, while also working as part of a team — their leadership skills were evident on and off the field.
Learn MoreOn January 7, 2012, 125 of the finest high school senior marching musicians and color guard members from across the country will perform during halftime of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio.
Learn MoreSince 2001, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has showcased the mental, emotional and physical strength of the nation’s premier high school football talent. Only the strongest wear our colors – see some of the strongest to ever play in the Bowl.
- All-American Bowl History
- 2012 - AAB Webisode 1 - Barry Sanders
- 2012 - AAB Webisode 2 - Kelsey Ferneau
- 2012 - AAB Webisode 3 - Barry Sanders
- 2012 - AAB Webisode 4 - Kelsey Ferneau
- 2012 - AAB Webisode 5 - Barry Sanders
- 2012 - AAB Webisode 6 - Kelsey Ferneau
- 2012 - AAB Webisode 7 - Barry Sanders
- 2012 - AAB Webisode 8 - Kelsey Ferneau
- 2012 - AAB Webisode 9 - Barry Sanders
- 2012 - AAB Webisode 10 - Kelsey Ferneau
- All-American Bowl 2011 Recap
2012 - AAB WEBISODE 1
Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders, Running back and I’m on the west.
Today is the second day as a running back what’s important right now is getting technique and getting the steps down and we pay a little bit more attention to detail when I’m out here and you can’t beat the competition.
We’re all dedicated, we got here for a reason and it shows when we’re out on the field, when we’re all focused wanting to get better.
I’m so grateful for this opportunity but as far as the game goes I mean the game really hasn’t hit me yet. Sometimes I think I play against the guys here at practice and I got to remember they’re a whole east team.
I’m looking forward to competing Saturday and playing with the guys on the west playing against the guys on the east.