ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS
The three-time National Champions from West Point. They've got their sights set on Navy this year.
| LOCATION: WEST POINT | TEAM STATS: ATHLETICS |
| SCHOOL: U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY | |
| 2009 RECORD: 5 WINS — 7 LOSSES | |
Trent Steelman
| NUMBER: 8 | CLASS: FR |
| POSITION: QB | HOMETOWN: Bowling Green, Ky. |
| HEIGHT: 6-0 | HIGH SCHOOL: Bowling Green(USMAPS) |
| WEIGHT: 185 | EXPERIENCE: Not available. |
About Steelman: Gifted athlete who starred at quarterback at USMA Prep School last fall ... boasts quick feet and explosive burst through line of scrimmage ... physical runner with ability to exploit crease in opponent's defense ... excellent decision-maker under pressure ... heady athlete with thorough understanding of option game ... capable of making pitch to slotback at last possible moment to ensure greatest gain ... not afraid to put ball in air ... features strong, accurate throwing arm ... capable of hurting opponent with his arm as well as legs ... fierce competitor ... battled for starting job immediately this fall ... adept at gaining additional yards after contact ... features great deal of "big-play" ability ... tabbed to start season opener at Eastern Michigan ... would rank as first Army freshman to start season opener at quarterback in modern era (since 1944) ... product of USMA Prep School.
High School: Honorable mention all-state selection as a senior at Bowling Green High in Bowling Green, Ky. ... played for head coach Kevin Wallace ... four-year letterwinner, three-year starter ... directed teams that played in three consecutive state championship games ... team compiled 50-7 record during high school career ... squad won 36 of the 40 games he started at quarterback in that time ... guided offenses that ranked first (2007), second (2005) and fourth (2006) on school's all-time seasonal scoring lists ... first team all-conference performer as a senior ... honorable mention all-state choice as well ... named 2007 High School ZONE The Magazine area football most valuable player ... established school records in pass attempts, completions, completion percentage, passing yards and touchdown passes on season and career level ... completed 339 of 553 pass attempts for 5,663 yards during his high school career ... also registered 52 touchdown passes in that time ... closed high school career ranked 14th on school's career scoring list with 184 points ... connected on 188 of 285 passes (.660) for 2,955 yards during senior campaign ... tossed 24 touchdowns and 14 interceptions that season ... also rushed for 898 yards and 15 touchdowns on just 125 carries that season ... averaged 7.1 yards per carry that year ... averaged 5.4 yards per carry across high school career ... rushed for 1,694 yards on 311 carries during tenure ... rushed for 30 touchdowns as well ... responsible for 82 touchdowns (rushing and passing) all told ... three-time all-district baseball player as well ... split time between pitcher's mound and center field on diamond ... Kentucky East-West all-star baseball game participant as a junior ... helped squad to regional championship that year ... National Honor Society member ... Renaissance Leadership club member as well ...
Personal: Born Nov. 14, 1989 ... given name is Carson Trent Steelman ... parents' names are Bob and Trish Steelman ... father, Bob, lettered in football at Appalachian State University ... mother, Trish, has run in over 50 marathons ... sister lettered in soccer at Wofford College ... paternal grandfather, John Steelman, served in U.S. Air Force during World War II ... uncle, Tom Steelman, served in U.S. Army during Gulf War ... great-uncle, Peter Roberts, served as U.S. Counselor General to Venezuela during the Nixon administration ... also served as an interpreter at Nurenberg Trials during World War II in Germany ... Trent enjoys hunting and fishing in spare time ... major is undeclared.
Q: What is your nickname?
A: Chirp Chirp or STEELMAINE.
Q: What's your favorite football team/player?
A:Tennesse Titans/ Tom Brady.
Q: What makes the Army-Navy game different than any other game?
A: The history of the schools and it is America's Game.
Q: What advice do you have for those who want to play college football?
A:Get good grades, work hard on and off the field, and be patient with the recruiting process.
What are your pre-game rituals?
I always put my gear on in the same order every game and listen to the same songs.
Q: What are your hobbies outside of football?
A: Golf!
Q: Outside of football, who do you admire most and why?
A: The corp of cadets because of what they have to go through every day in order to succeed at West Point.
Q: Why did you choose to attend West Point?
A: Because of the degree that West Point offers and the benefits that you will have as a graduate.
Q: What advice do you have for those who want to attend West Point?
A: That it will be the best choice you have ever made when you graduate from West Point. Also, if you plan on attending the academy, have as much fun as possible before you get here!!
Q: What's been your favorite experience at the Academy?
A:The memories that you make during beast.
Q: What kind of music do you like?
A:Country and rap.
Q: What is your favorite food?
Steak.
Q: What do you miss most about your hometown?
A:All the southern accents and the home cooked meals.
Q: What are your plans after graduation?
A:To serve my time in the Army and find a good job afterwards.
Q: Would you like to thank anyone for getting you where you are today?
A:God and my family - without God I would not have had this opportunity and they have always been there to support even when the times got rough.
