March was a pivotal month for Army's recruiting efforts, but here we are kicking off the month of April and the momentum continues for the Black Knights.
This past Saturday the Army coaching staff held another spring Junior Day and one of the key prospects on hand was Rivals 3-Star Cullen Thompson, who updated GoBlackKnights.com on his day at West Point.
Taking In Historic West Point
“We arrived to campus at 7:15am and parked in the Ski area parking … they had two big busses for the recruits and families, and they drove us through West Point and down to the football facilities,” explained Thompson. “I didn't know what to expect, so I was surprised to see all the homes on campus. It was a really nice day with perfect weather and when you get down to the river, the view is just amazing.”
According to the defensive end prospect, he was joined on his first visit to West Point by his Dad, Uncle, and his Nephew.
“Yes this was my first visit and I have never been to New York before,” said the product of Spring, Texas. “There was so much to see and New York City was just amazing, and kind of crazy at the same time {laughing}. Then when you get up to campus, It definitely felt like a military base in the middle of beautiful nature. There were students in Army fatigues, everyone dressed the same, there were some buildings that you can tell were very very old. Michie Stadium is really impressive, they are making some additions to it so there was some construction.”
“Then we got off the bus, and went into the football facility, when we first walked in, Coach (Cheston) Blackshear who recruited me was there as well as much of the coaching staff. They had all the team uniforms which are really great and a big light up sign with gold and black balloons that said Beat Navy, which I think is funny {smiling}.
“They took us through some halls with lots historical pictures and information about all kinds of West Point Athletes,” added the product of Grand Oaks High School. “You could tell there is a lot of history in this place and a lot of pride.”
Bonding With The Coaches
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