Sept. 10, 2011 | Michie Stadium | West Point, N.Y.
About Combs: Won the starting job at whip linebacker for the 2010 opener ... suffered a season-ending knee injury in the first quarter ... fought his way back and enters preseason camp listed as starter at middle linebacker position.
2010: Started season opener at Eastern Michigan ... did not figure statistically ... missed remainder of season with knee injury suffered in first quarter opposite the Eagles.
2009: Appeared in three games ... drew reserve duty during three-game stretch against Tulane, Vanderbilt and Temple ... did not figure statistically.
High School: All-district performer at St. Xavier High in Louisville, Ky. ... played for head coach Mike Glaser ... split time between defensive end, safety and linebacker positions ... three-time letterwinner ... all-metro selection ... chosen East-West All-Star Game Most Valuable Player ... established single season school record for tackles ... served as team captain as a senior ... helped squad to Top 15 national ranking by USA Today ... earned additional varsity letter in basketball ... served as team's point guard ... math and chemistry tutor ... member of Future Engineers Club ... intramural basketball coach.
Personal: Born Feb, 27, 1990 ... given name is Nathan Bryce Combs ... parents' names are Chuck and Pam Combs ... father, Chuck, serves as a colonel in U.S. Army Reserves ... paternal grandfather, Clarence Combs Jr., retired from U.S. Army with rank of sergeant first class ... served tour in Korean War for U.S. Navy ... played against current Army teammate Trent Steelman on two occasions in high school ... majoring in Engineering Management.
