ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS

The three-time National Champions from West Point. They've got their sights set on Navy this year.

LOCATION: WEST POINTTEAM STATS: ATHLETICS
 
SCHOOL: U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY 
 
2009 RECORD: 5 WINS — 7 LOSSES 

Matt Vane

NUMBER: 2 CLASS: JR
 
POSITION: WR HOMETOWN: Fairfax, VA
 
HEIGHT: 6-4 HIGH SCHOOL: South County Secondary School
 
WEIGHT: 215 EXPERIENCE: 1 Letter

About Vane: Rangy wideout with excellent ball skills ... possesses valuable size and strength ... emerged as viable candidate for significant playing time this spring ... soft-handed receiver with ability to pile up yards after catch ... sharp route-runner ... solid run-blocker on perimeter ... understands concepts behind Army's new triple-option attack ... battled through injury during spring practice session ... expected to lend depth at wideout spot this fall ... enters preseason camp listed as reserve at "X" wideout position ... could see additional work on special teams this fall ... letterman.

2008: Drew field duty in eight games ... missed only showings against Akron, Air Force, Rice and Rutgers ... saw action in seven of season's first eight outings ... received majority of playing time on special teams.

2007: Did not appear in a varsity contest.

High School: Starred in football and basketball at South County Secondary School ... played for head coach Pete Bandorf in football ... split time between wide receiver and defensive back positions ... all-district selection at both spots ... all-region choice as well ... established single season school records in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown receptions ... also rewrote school record books in basketball ... two-time letterwinner in both sports ... served as team captain final two years in both sports as well ... National Honor Society member ... served as vice president of Math Honor Society.

Personal: Born Feb. 17, 1989 ... given name is Matthew Charles Vane ... parents' names are Michael and Liane Vane ... father, Michael, currently holds rank of lieutenant general in U.S. Army ... Matt earned Eagle Scout Award ... majoring in Electrical Engineering Management.

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