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 | |
Steve Erzinger
| NUMBER: 9 | CLASS: So |
| POSITION: LB | HOMETOWN: Houston, Texas |
| HEIGHT: 6-1 | HIGH SCHOOL: (Lamar) |
| WEIGHT: 215 | EXPERIENCE: 1 Letter |
About Erzinger: High-energy defensive prospect ... versatile athlete with skill set to flourish in head coach Rich Ellerson's double-eagle flex defensive system ... possesses excellent quickness and nose for football ... runs well to the ball ... craves contact ... spent majority of spring at rover spot ... position mixes traits of strong safety and linebacker positions ... continues to gain comfort in new surroundings with each practice snap ... features excellent football instincts ... plays game with great deal of passion ... filled vital special teams role last fall ... hails from talent-rich state of Texas ... enters preseason camp listed as projected starter at rover spot ... recorded team-high eight tackles during annual Black/Gold scrimmage ... letterman.
2008: Appeared in nine contests ... received majority of playing time on special teams ... one of four plebes to earn varsity letter ⦠registered five tackles ... assisted on one stop behind line of scrimmage ... made collegiate debut versus New Hampshire ⦠recorded crucial blocked punt at Tulane to set up Army's first touchdown of game ⦠notched first two career tackles in win over Green Wave ⦠credited with primary hit on both those stops ... garnered career-high three tackles, including one for loss, during late-season road date at Rutgers.
High School: All-state selection at Lamar High ... played for head coach Tom Nolen ... two-time all-district choice at linebacker position ... preseason all-state ... named to All-Greater Houston squad ... earned district most valuable player honors as a senior ... squad's team captain during final two seasons ... earned two additional varsity letters in baseball ... saw action in outfield and at first base on diamond ... two-time all-district selection.
Personal: Born Jan. 21, 1990 ... given name is Steven Bradley Erzinger ... parents' names are Frank and Kathy Erzinger ... father, Frank, is a chemical engineer ... Steven is nicknamed "Erzy" ... major is undeclared.
Q: What is your nickname?
A:Erzy.
Q: What's your favorite football team/player?
A:Zach Thomas.
Q: What makes the Army-Navy game different than any other game?
A: The history.
Q: What advice do you have for those who want to play college football?
A:Work hard.
Q: What are your hobbies outside of football?
A: Outdoor activities and hanging out with friends.
Q: Outside of football, who do you admire most and why?
A: I admire a lot of people and I just try to imitate their best qualities.
Q: Why did you choose to attend West Point?
A: It's a great place to play Division 1 football and get an outstanding education.
Q: What advice do you have for those who want to attend West Point?
A: To make sure you want to be in the Army or Navy after you graduate.
Q: What's your major?
A:Economics.
Q: What's been your favorite experience at the Academy?
A: Meeting President G.W. Bush at Army-Navy last year.
Q: What kind of music do you like?
A: I am up for anything.
Q: What is your favorite food?
Sushi.
Q: What do you miss most about your hometown?
A:Southern girls.
Q: What are your plans after graduation?
A:Serve in the Army.
Q: Would you like to thank anyone for getting you where you are today?
A: My mother and father, brother (Scott), Sisters (Alison and Stephanie), and Rob Brock. There are also many others, but these people have been a strong hold for me.
