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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.

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Hall of Fame

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.

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Schedule of Events

The 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.

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Player Bios

See 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.

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Marching Band

On 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.

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All-American Bowl Alumni

Since 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.

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VOICE OVER: Soldiers and football players possess a very similar set of strengths, and for that reason, each year the U.S. Army hosts an All-American Bowl for students who have displayed those qualities.

VOICE OVER: The Selection Tour visited more than 190 high schools to officially announce the final Army All-Americans and Army All-American Marching Band members in their hometowns.

Trevor Van Buskirk: I think the marching band experience will be great, just being able to work with people and they’re all there for the same reason I am.

Teddy Bridgewater: Just sitting down, talking with the soldiers who put their lives down on the line each and every day for our country, that’s something I look forward to.

Sgt. Sherri Jo Gallagher: It’s a huge honor to be here. It’s really cool to be able to meet all the high school players, all the Wounded Warriors that are here, all the soldier heroes; it’s just an amazing group of people out here.

Cadet Wesley Tudor: Being here with these athletes today is just amazing that they have the opportunity to come here and do something that the Army has put on for them and I hope they really enjoy it because this is an amazing event.

VOICE OVER: We are down at the Alamodome for the All American Bowl and this is the Strong Zone and all morning we’re going to be showing you different stuff, kind of getting you close and personal with the Army.

Lt. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley: Well I ask you to take a moment and look around you, realize where you are, at the All-American Alamodome – the biggest sports venue for high school football and high school bandsmen in the United States of America.

Bobby Singleton: I had a ball. It was the most exuberating thing I’ve done in my life. I thank the Golden Knights and the Army for giving me this opportunity, ‘cause hey, I’m ready, I’m Army Strong!

General Martin Dempsey: I love coming to this event because the linkage that we can make with you across the country to try to get to know you and have you get to know us.

General Peter Chiarelli: The military and the world of sports share many core values including discipline, pursuit of excellence and respect for others.

Voiceover: The U.S. Army All-American High School Football Player of the Year is Demetrius Hart.

Voiceover: Ladies and gentlemen, our nations’ first living recipient of the Medal of Honor since 1973, Staff Sgt. Sal Giunta.

VOICE OVER: NBC Sports is proud to present the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta: It’s been absolutely awesome, the amount of support and, you know, congratulations, good job, and thanks. It’s awesome.