Description

All American is Steve Eubanks inspiring story of two football rivals who faced each other in the momentous 2001 Army-Navy Game who would both go on to serve in the United States military in the Iraq War.

In December, 2001, as fires still burned beneath the World Trade Center ruins, West Point cadet Chad Jenkins and Naval Academy midshipman Brian Stann faced off at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia in what would become the most-watched college football game of the decade: the matchup between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen.

With his team down by thirteen points, Stann, a Navy linebacker, came into contact with Jenkins, the Army quarterback, for the first time, landing a perfect tackle. Though these two players would not meet again for another decade, Stann and Jenkins shared the same path: both went to war, led soldiers, and witnessed and participated in events they never imagined possible.

A moving and fascinating dual profile of honor, duty, courage, and competition, illustrated with photos, All American is a thoughtful exploration of American character and values, embodied in the lives of two remarkable young men.

This gripping true account of service and sacrifice details:

A Defining Moment in Sports History: Go inside the huddle of the 2001 Army-Navy Game, a contest played in the shadow of 9/11 that became a symbol of American resolve. From the Gridiron to the Battlefield: Follow the parallel journeys of Army quarterback Chad Jenkins and Navy linebacker Brian Stann as their athletic rivalry is forged into a shared legacy of military service in Iraq. Unflinching Accounts of Combat: Experience the grit and reality of the Iraq War through the eyes of two young officers as they lead their men through some of the conflict’s most intense moments. Brotherhood, Duty, and Honor: Discover a powerful story of character and sacrifice that explores what it truly means to serve, both on the field of friendly strife and the field of battle.