Gilmer's Brown picked for Army All-American Bowl
By JOE DODD
Gilmer Buckeyes’ senior Curtis Brown has been selected to play in the 2007 Army All-American Bowl scheduled for Jan. 6, 2007, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The game will be broadcast live by NBC.
Brown received his West Team jersey from Army representatives at a presentation before the Buckeyes’ game against White Oak.
Brown is one of only 78 players from across the nation selected to play in the game. Brown, along with teammates G.J. Kinne and Dominique Buchanan were among 400 players nominated to participate in the event.
The 6-foot, 175-pounder has verbally committed to the University of Texas to play football for the Longhorns next season. Brown started at cornerback on the Buckeyes’ 2004 state championship team, totaling 42 tackles, five interceptions and nine passes broken up, before moving to receiver his junior year. Last season, Brown was named District 13-3A Offensive MVP after racking up 1,724 yards and 18 touchdowns for the season on 63 receptions and 47 carries.
So far this season, Brown has totaled 680 yards and 12 touchdowns in only five games. Brown injured an ankle early in the Atlanta game, and has not played since. He is expected to be back in the Buckeyes’ lineup before the end of regular season play.
Brown joins an impressive list of game alumni that includes Adrian Peterson, Reggie Bush and Ted Ginn Jr.
“I would have never thought this could happen to me, but I’m glad that it did,” Brown said. “I’m representing Gilmer now. I’m the first one to get this honor, so I’ve got to represent my school right.”
“It couldn’t have happened to a more deserving kid. He’s for sure one of the greatest football players I’ve ever coached. He’ll get to show his stuff on national TV now, so that will be exciting for Curtis, and for our program, and for Gilmer,” said Gilmer Buckeyes’ head coach Jeff Traylor.
According to the game’s website, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl is a celebration of high school football. During Bowl week the U.S. Army puts on a Cheer Bowl, a national coaches convention featuring an on-field coaching clinic and seminars with some of the NFL’s greatest coaches, and the only National Combine featuring high school football’s top underclassmen. The public is encouraged to participate in the events throughout the week including a Pep Rally and Fan Fiesta along with the game day activities.
Mirror Photo / Mary Laschinger Kirby
LT. COL. JEFF PIKE congratulates CURTIS BROWN on his selection to the U. S. Army All-American Bowl team. Brown and his West teammates will play on January 7, 2007, in the Alamodome in San Antonio. Brown is one of 80 players from across the country to be selected. Participating in the pregame ceremonies Friday at Buckeye Stadium are from left, Sgt. Rex Alford, Army National Guard, Sfc Antonio Holmes, Lt. Col. Pike, Brown, Gilmer Athletic Director Jeff Traylor, and Daniel Mochen, a producer of the game.
By JOE DODD
Gilmer Buckeyes’ senior Curtis Brown has been selected to play in the 2007 Army All-American Bowl scheduled for Jan. 6, 2007, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The game will be broadcast live by NBC.
Brown received his West Team jersey from Army representatives at a presentation before the Buckeyes’ game against White Oak.
Brown is one of only 78 players from across the nation selected to play in the game. Brown, along with teammates G.J. Kinne and Dominique Buchanan were among 400 players nominated to participate in the event.
The 6-foot, 175-pounder has verbally committed to the University of Texas to play football for the Longhorns next season. Brown started at cornerback on the Buckeyes’ 2004 state championship team, totaling 42 tackles, five interceptions and nine passes broken up, before moving to receiver his junior year. Last season, Brown was named District 13-3A Offensive MVP after racking up 1,724 yards and 18 touchdowns for the season on 63 receptions and 47 carries.
So far this season, Brown has totaled 680 yards and 12 touchdowns in only five games. Brown injured an ankle early in the Atlanta game, and has not played since. He is expected to be back in the Buckeyes’ lineup before the end of regular season play.
Brown joins an impressive list of game alumni that includes Adrian Peterson, Reggie Bush and Ted Ginn Jr.
“I would have never thought this could happen to me, but I’m glad that it did,” Brown said. “I’m representing Gilmer now. I’m the first one to get this honor, so I’ve got to represent my school right.”
“It couldn’t have happened to a more deserving kid. He’s for sure one of the greatest football players I’ve ever coached. He’ll get to show his stuff on national TV now, so that will be exciting for Curtis, and for our program, and for Gilmer,” said Gilmer Buckeyes’ head coach Jeff Traylor.
According to the game’s website, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl is a celebration of high school football. During Bowl week the U.S. Army puts on a Cheer Bowl, a national coaches convention featuring an on-field coaching clinic and seminars with some of the NFL’s greatest coaches, and the only National Combine featuring high school football’s top underclassmen. The public is encouraged to participate in the events throughout the week including a Pep Rally and Fan Fiesta along with the game day activities.
Mirror Photo / Mary Laschinger Kirby
LT. COL. JEFF PIKE congratulates CURTIS BROWN on his selection to the U. S. Army All-American Bowl team. Brown and his West teammates will play on January 7, 2007, in the Alamodome in San Antonio. Brown is one of 80 players from across the country to be selected. Participating in the pregame ceremonies Friday at Buckeye Stadium are from left, Sgt. Rex Alford, Army National Guard, Sfc Antonio Holmes, Lt. Col. Pike, Brown, Gilmer Athletic Director Jeff Traylor, and Daniel Mochen, a producer of the game.
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