All American Game(s)

[ADS]

We might have the most out of any school in the Army All-American game. Im not positive on that, but 6 players at this point is a lot. Ive checked, and we have more then Florida and Ohio State. Not sure who else could have more. Actually, now that I think of it, Texas probably has more.

So far Texas and Nebraska both have 6.

If Wayne Lyons and Todd Peat Jr. were to both commit to Nebraska we'd have 8. I don't see Texas getting many commits at this game due to the fact that they have 2 spots open at this time. They might grab a DE/DT and a DB or WR but that's all I see them going after. They're pretty much done with their 6 Army All American's this year.

They are still pusuing Jermauria Rasco, but thats about it. So if we strike out and they get Rasco they will have 7.

 

[PaulCrewe]

No, pretty sure he is going to play in the more prestigeous game, the Under Armour game. I think there may actually be a rule when it comes to participating in these larger All Star games. Don't quote me on that, but I think there is. Also the time constraints with games would make it nearly impossible, as athletes are at each game for up to a week prior to the game.

I'm not sure how prestige is measured when it comes to these things, but I think the Under Armour game is a notch or two below the Army All-American game IMO. The UA game has only been around for a few years. It was created more as a "marketing" initiative by UA - and to have an all-star game in Florida. It has ESPN as a broadcast partner which is one of the reasons why the ESPN rankings are so messed up...they are partially based on the UA participation. Also, it seems like more of your prima-donna recruits end up there...so they can play in the skills competition and other crap that is televised. Personally, I like the Army AA game better...it's about the game, the bands, our soldiers, etc. The UA game is about the individuals and marketing Under Armour.

Should have been a little more specific but I was replying about Jamal and his choices of the UA game vs the O/D game. Of the two the UA game is way bigger. Hell I didn't even know there was an Offense/Defense Game until it was announced thhat Jamal had been selected.

As far as the Army AA game, there definitely is no question about the prestige factor compared to all other games. This is the ELITE game for seniors.