Tough-minded defender with unrelenting mindset ... plays game with great deal of passion ... carries tremendous amount of enthusiasm into every snap ... possesses outstanding physical skill set and desire level to match ... boasts tremendous intangibles ... physical run-stopper at point of attack ... features strength and will to fight off double teams ... wreaks havoc inside ... began career as member University of Iowa football program ... sat out “true” freshman season as a redshirt ... filled significant role for Hawkeyes during second season at Iowa ... transferred to West Point following that redshirt freshman year ... spent freshman year at Academy as valued member of Army scout team ... presented with squad’s most prestigious spring honor that year ... tabbed as recipient of coveted “Sledgehammer Award” by coaching staff at conclusion of spring drills ... honor is presented to player who consistently demonstrates the greatest physical and mental toughness during Army’s spring season ... did not disappoint during first season in Black, Gold and Gray last fall ... anchored Army’s defensive fortunes up front ... continued steady improvement this spring ... features tireless ”motor” and outstanding leadership skills ... teammates feed off his energy ... excellent pass-rusher ... capable of bringing significant heat up middle ... solid run-stopper as well ... expected to return to lead role at left defensive tackle ... enters final year of collegiate eligibility ... letterman.

MILESTONES: One of 42 preseason candidates for 2008 Lott Trophy ... award named after former San Francisco 49ers’ standout Ronnie Lott recognizing top defensive player in country based on the six characteristics of integrity, maturity, performance, academics, community and tenacity ... also named to watch list for 2008 Bronco Nagurski Award ... honor sponsored by the Charlote Touchdown Club, recognizing top defensive player in college football.

2007: Appeared in all 12 contests ... listed with Black Knights’ starting unit in nine outings ... finished season ranked eighth on team with 42 tackles ... listed fifth on squad with 5.5 tackles for losses ... tackles behind line of scrimmage resulted in 25 yards of losses for opponents ... led team with three quarterback sacks ... topped squad with five pass deflections ... forced one fumble ... garnered one fumble recovery as well ... started final nine games of season ... posted career-best six tackles and one quarterback sack during home victory against Temple ... credited with three primary hits in that showing ... quarterback sack resulted in loss of eight yards ... garnered one pass breakup and one fumble recovery opposite Owls as well ... registered five tackles to aid Army overtime defeat of Tulane ... totalled four solo hits in that affair ... notched five tackles versus Air Force ... finished with four tackles and two pass breakups opposite Rutgers ... picked up three primary hits opposite Scarlet Knights ... earned first collegiate start at Boston College ... registered three tackles opposite Eagles ... all three hits were of solo variety ... added one tackle for loss in that road showing ... posted five tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss opposite Wake Forest ... produced four primary hits against Demon Deacons ... chipped in with one quarterback sack and one forced fumble versus Wake Forest ... registered four tackles against Navy ... finished with three tackles during home victory against Rhode Island ... picked up first quarterback sack as member of Black Knights versus Rams ... credited with two tackles in road date at Central Michigan ... registered two tackles and one pass deflection against Georgia Tech ... credited with two tackles opposite Tulsa.

2006: Did not see action in a varsity contest ... sat out season in accordance with NCAA transfer guidelines.

2005: Attended University of Iowa ... appeared in seven contests ... closed year with four tackles, including one for loss ... tackle behind line of scrimmage resulted in loss of 12 yards ... credited with three primary hits ... saw action in games against Ball State, Northern Iowa, Ohio State, Illinois, Indiana and Minnesota ... also drew field duty in Hawkeyes’ Outback Bowl win over Florida ... notched two tackles versus Northern Iowa, one opposite both Ball State and Minnesota ... garnered lone tackle for loss against Northern Iowa.

2004: Attended University of Iowa ... sat out season as redshirt.

High School: First team all-state choice at Assumption High in Davenport, Iowa ... played for head coach Wade King ... all-area selection ... second team all state as a junior ... all-conference performer ... piled up 296 career tackles, along with 17 quarterback sacks and 12 fumble recoveries ... recorded 129 tackles, three quarterback sacks and five fumble recoveries during senior campaign ... three-year letterwinner ... three-year starter ... served as team captain as a senior.

Personal: Born June 1, 1985 ... given name is Theodore Andrew Bentler ... parents’ names are Thomas and Kathy Bentler ... brother, Fritz, currently a defensive end on Black Knights’ roster ... Ted decided to transfer to Academy during Army’s recruitment of Fritz ... opted to forgo scholarship at University of Iowa to enroll at West Point ... enjoys reading in spare time ... majoring in History.