The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is an East versus West showdown that features the top 84 players from across the country and the nation’s top 91 high school marching musicians who will perform during half-time of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the premier high school football game in the country and has helped launch the spectacular careers of Reggie Bush, Vince Young, Adrian Peterson, Brady Quinn and many other college and NFL stars since the Bowl began in 2001.
The game is played in the Alamodome, in San Antonio, TX and has set a new attendance record every year, including a record 35,151 attendees for the 2007 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. The game will be broadcasted live on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 12:00 Noon, CST on NBC.
Selection Process:
- The Selection Committee is compromised of Tom Lemming, Scout.com and SportsLink, the producer of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Throughout the year, the Selection Committee evaluates thousands of the nation’s top prospects.
- The Selection Committee officially nominates the nation’s top 400 seniors in the spring. Of the 400 nominees, 84 U.S. Army All-Americans are ultimately selected to play in the Bowl.
- The U.S. Army All-Americans are announced during the Bowl’s Selection Tour, which takes place from October to December. The Selection Tour visits the high school of every All-American, to officially announce them as U.S. Army All-Americans.
Bowl Week Events Include:
- The U.S. Army Coaches Academy features 100 of the nation’s top coaches, including the Head Coach of each All-American. The Coaches Academy includes coaching seminars and an on field clinic, which feature NFL and NCAA coaches.
- The U.S. Army National Combine presented by Reebok is a three-day event that features the nation’s top 500 underclassman football players. Athletes participate in measurable skills activities, one-on-one drills, and educational seminars.
- The U.S. Army All-American Marching Band will make its debut at this year’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl, as 91 of the Nation’s top marching musicians will perform during halftime. Each marching musician will be officially announced during the Bowl’s Selection Tour.
Key Alumni:
- NFL
- Reggie Bush
- Vince Young
- Adrian Peterson
- Ted Ginn, Jr.
- Vernon Davis
- Brady Quinn
- Tommie Harris
- Kevin Jones
- NCAA
- Tim Tebow
- DeSean Jackson
- Ryan Mallett
- Jimmy Clausen
- Joe McKnight
- Arrelious Benn
For more information on the US Army All-American Bowl visit their website at http://www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com.
