ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS

About Bowden: Most experienced option quarterback within Army program ... spent majority of last season as Army's starting quarterback ... adapted nicely to Black Knights' switch from pro-set offense to triple-option previous spring ... hard-nosed competitor with great toughness ... durable performer who plays through pain ... continued transition to head coach Rich Ellerson's version of triple-option attack this spring ... showed steady development throughout month-long session ... excellent runner with clear field vision ... possesses explosive burst through line of scrimmage ... boasts speed and quickness to reach corner ... reads defenses well ... southpaw with strong throwing arm ... features improving passing touch ... improved passing efficiency dramatically this spring ... will continue acclimation to Black Knights' new offensive attack throughout summer months ... experienced steady progress during spring drills ... broke spring session listed atop depth chart at quarterback position ... expected to fight for lead role during preseason camp ... took large step forward with strong showing during Black/Gold game ... rushed six times for 90 yards during contest ... ripped off sparkling 75-yard jaunt … also completed 7 of 10 passes for 58 yards during annual spring scrimmage ... product of USMA Prep School ... letterman.

2008: Appeared in all 12 contests ... started each of Black Knights' final nine games ... lined up with lead cast for all three of Army's victories ... broke into starting lineup for Black Knights' road game against Texas A&M ... put forth memorable showing in debut with top unit ... turned in best rushing day by an Army signal caller in 10 years ... registered 34 carries for 128 ground yards opposite Aggies in College Station … became first Army quarterback to rush for 100 yards in a game since Joe Gerena accomplished feat on Sept. 25, 1999 versus Ball State (122) ... total of 128 rushing yards marked most by Black Knight quarterback since Johnny Goff ran for 135 markers against Louisville on Nov. 21, 1998 ... retained hold on starting job remainder of season ... closed season ranked second among team leaders with 572 ground yards ... also listed second in rushing attempts (194) ... posted highest single season rushing total by Black Knight signal caller since Rick Roper ran for 603 yards in 1992 … teamed with fullback Collin Mooney to become third-most prolific rushing tandem in West Point history ... standout duo combined for 1,911 rushing yards … also completed 31 of 72 passes for 282 yards ... tossed two touchdowns and three interceptions ... topped 50 yards rushing on five occasions ... rushed for 83 yards on 21 carries during road date against Rutgers ... completed 2 of 4 passes for four yards in that outing ... came off bench to register 65 rushing yards on 21 carries against Akron ... reached those figures despite leaving game in third quarter due to ankle injury ... established career highs in both rushing yards and attempts in that outing ... both figures were surpassed following week in College Station ... completed only pass attempt for 11 yards opposite Zips ... impressive performance led to initial career start ... rushed 13 times for 51 yards during road defeat of Tulane ... ripped off career-long 28-yard run in that tilt … went 3-for-4 for 39 yards through air against Green Wave ... put forth solid effort to aid Black Knights' home victory over Louisiana Tech ... ran for 50 yards on 16 carries opposite Bulldogs ... completed 3 of 9 passes for 32 yards in that outing ... connected with running back Ian Smith on 14-yard touchdown pass to aid triumph ... marked first career touchdown pass ... enjoyed finest passing effort of season during road affair at Buffalo ... completed 4 of 6 passes for 52 yards during overtime setback to Bulls ... added 47 yards rushing on 13 attempts in that performance ... rushed 19 times for 44 yards in home showing against Air Force … completed 3 of 11 passes for 64 yards opposite service academy foe ... teamed with wide receiver Damion Hunter on career-long 47-yard touchdown pass versus Falcons ... first quarter touchdown strike provided Black Knights with early 7-0 advantage ... rushed for 39 yards on 14 attempts in reserve appearance against New Hampshire ... posted long rush of 15 yards versus Wildcats ... spelled injured starter Carson Williams in that outing ... ran for 32 yards and first career touchdown to aid Black Knights' home defeat of Eastern Michigan ... pretty 9-yard scoring jaunt in fourth quarter delivered what proved to be game-winning score ... established career highs in pass completions (9) and pass attempts (16) during season finale against Navy ... also rushed 14 times for six yards versus Mids ... posted 27 yards rushing on 17 tries during road date with Rice ... completed 5 of 11 pass attempts for 26 yards versus Owls.

2007: Did not appear in a varsity contest.

High School: Three-time all-county performer at Durant High in Plant City, Fla. ... played for head coach Mike Gottman ... four-year letterwinner ... three-year starter ... standout performer at quarterback position ... helped squad to State 5A Final Four playoffs as a sophomore ... selected to regional all-star game during final campaign ... named Most Valuable Offensive Player for East team during that contest ... National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Award recipient ... served as team captain each of final two seasons ... starred in baseball and wrestling as well ... earned four varsity letters in baseball and three in wrestling ... standout right fielder ... excelled at 215-pound weight classification in wrestling ... served as team captain in both sports as well as football during hectic senior campaign ... two-time Western Conference Wrestling champion ... district and regional champion ... state qualifier on wrestling mat as well ... garnered all-conference honors in baseball ... all-county choice on diamond ... featured second highest batting average in baseball hotbed of Hillsborough County during standout junior showing ... Student Advisory Council member all four years ... participated in Iron Club and Beta Club ... National Honor Society member ... voted “Most Athletic” member of senior class ... Prom Court and Homecoming Court member ... Honor Court representative as a senior ... “Talented Twenty” selection.

Personal: Born Feb. 2, 1988 ... given name is Hilman Fleming Bowden III ... parents' names are Bud and Pam Bowden ... father, Bud, and uncle, Andrew Knotts, lettered in football at University of Florida ... mother, Pam, serves as principal at Durant High ... father, Bud, holds teaching position at Plant City High ... sister, Katie, lettered in swimming at University of Nebraska ... Chip enjoys water skiing and boating during spare time ... majoring in American Law and Legal Studies