2009 ARMY FOOTBALL MEET THE BLACK KNIGHTS (Mike McDermott - continued) High School: All-conference performer at Bethlehem Catholic High ... played for head coach Tarik Haddad ... split time between offensive tackle and defensive end positions ... earned first team all-conference honors during junior and senior campaigns ... served as team captain as a senior ... lettered three times in track and field as well ... specialized in discus, shot put and 110-meter hurdles events ... participated in ice hockey as well. Personal: Born June 20, 1990 ... given name is Michael William McDermott ... parents’ names are Barley and Linda McDermott ... twin sister, Kerry, competes in track and field at Cornell University ... specializes in pole vault event ... paternal grandfather, Edward McDermott, served in U.S. Air Force during Korean War ... maternal grandfather, William Braun, served in U.S. Navy during World War II ... two uncles served in U.S. Army ... lists buffalo wings as favorite food ... major is undeclared.
JOSH McNARY
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DEFENSIVE END JUNIOR • 6-1 • 225 • 2VL HOUSTON, TEXAS CLEAR LAKE H.S. (USMAPS) About McNary: Highly regarded defensive talent within Army program ... burst onto scene during rookie campaign along banks of Hudson ... followed up plebe season with even better sophomore showing ... fine athlete with excellent speed and quickness ... began freshman season as pass-rushing specialist along Army defensive line ... shifted to will linebacker throughout year ... returned to defensive end position last season ... flourished in familiar surroundings ... hard worker with great attitude ... does everything well ... capable of shedding blocks and delivering crunching blows ... outstanding pass-rusher ... features explosive burst off line of scrimmage ... difficult to handle in man blocking schemes ... capable of applying tremendous amount of pressure on enemy quarterback ... agile athlete boasting excellent footwork ... craves contact ... impact performer along Black Knights’ defensive front wall ... missed majority of spring practice due to injury ... appears wellsuited for head coach Rich Ellerson’s double-eagle flex system ... former “walk-on” ... product of USMA Prep School ... two-year letterman. 2008: Played in 11 of Black Knights’ 12 contests ... missed only late-season matchup with Rutgers ... drew 10 starting assignments ... earned starts at will linebacker during each of season’s first three games … started seven games at defensive end ... limited to reserve status for Navy game due to shoulder injury ... ranked third among team tackle leaders with 69 stops ... led squad with 12.0 tackles for loss ... became 23rd player in Army history to register at least 10 tackles for loss in single season ... notched 4.5 quarterback sacks to lead team ... listed third on squad with five pass breakups ... registered career-best 12 tackles, including career-high 3.0 tackles for loss during home loss to Air Force ... finished with nine stops against Akron ... registered 2.0 tackles behind the line of scrimmage opposite Zips ... added pass breakup in that contest ... recorded eight tackles against Temple, New Hampshire and Navy ... added tackle for loss against Mids ... drew first career start versus Owls ... posted five tackles against Texas A&M,
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Eastern Michigan and Louisiana Tech ... notched quarterback sack on Black Knights’ first defensive play from scrimmage against Aggies ... added one tackle for loss and one pass breakup versus Eastern Michigan ... garnered careerbest 2.0 quarterback sacks against Louisiana Tech ... amassed three tackles and career-high two pass breakups during road defeat of Tulane ...totaled three tackles and one quarterback sack during road date against Buffalo ... posted three tackles, including one for loss, at Rice. 2007: Appeared in 10 of Army’s 12 games ... sat out first two contests of season ... drew field duty in each of season’s final 10 outings ... finished rookie campaign with 15 tackles ... credited with seven primary hits ... collected two tackles for loss and one quarterback sack ... recorded season-high seven tackles during home date with Rutgers ... notched four primary hits versus Scarlet Knights ... chipped in with two tackles against Wake Forest, Temple and Air Force ... added one stop versus Tulane and Central Michigan ... credited with one-half sack against both Wake Forest and Temple ... special teams contributor ... one of six freshmen to earn varsity letter. High School: All-district selection at Clear Lake H.S. in Houston, Texas ... played for head coach Troy Aduddell ... standout defensive lineman ... registered 11.0 quarterback sacks during one-year stint at USMA Prep School. Personal: Born April 10, 1988 ... given name is Joshua Aaron McNary ... parents’ names are George and Cecilia McNary ... father, George, served in U.S. Marines ... paternal grandfather, George McNary, served in U.S. Army during Korean War ... maternal grandfather, Aaron Figgs, served in U.S. Army during World War II ... uncle, Ron McNary, currently serving in U.S. Army and was recently deployed for tour in Iraq ... majoring in Engineering Management. McNARY’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year 2007 2008 Totals
G-GS 10-0 11-10 21-10
TT 15 69 84
PT 7 42 49
AT TFL 8 2.0-12 27 12.0-52 35 14.0-64
QBS 1.0-11 4.5-39 5.5-50
FR 0 0 0
PD 0 5 5
Int. 0 0 0
McNARY’S CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 12 vs. Air Force, 11-1-08 Solo Tackles: 7 vs. New Hampshire, 9-6-08 Assisted Tackles: 6 vs. Air Force, 11-1-08 Tackles for Loss: 3.0 vs. Air Force, 11-1-08 Sacks: 2.0 vs. Louisiana Tech, 10-25-08 Pass Breakups: 2 vs. Tulane, 10-4-08
PATRICK MEALY
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SLOTBACK JUNIOR • 5-8 • 203 • 2VL HYATTSVILLE, MD. DeMATHA H.S. (USMAPS) About Mealy: Naturally gifted athlete ... tremendous backfield talent ... student of game ... tenacious ball carrier ... attacks enemy defenders ... fine pass protector as well ... dangerous receiver out of backfield ... adept at gaining yards after catch ... difficult to bring down in open field ... vaulted to top of Black Knights’ depth chart at running back position midway through freshman season ... maintained prominent place on Army depth chart ever since ... enjoyed strong showing this spring ... adapted nicely to head coach Rich Ellerson’s vaunted triple-option attack ... boasts speed to turn corner ... capable of slipping through smallest of holes at line of scrimmage ... features explosive burst ... solid run-blocker ... projected starter at one of club’s two slotback spots ... owns ability to reel off long gains every time he touches ball ... dangerous kick returner ... matriculated through football power DeMatha High ... high school produced current Philadelphia Eagles’ star Brian Westbrook ... followed in future National Football League star’s footsteps during high school days ... poised for “breakout” season ... product of USMA Prep School ... two-year letterman.
2009 ARMY FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE