Rick Johnston recaps the football team's trip to Fort Benning for their annual Black/Gold Game. The feature also includes interviews focusing on this unique experience.
Yankee Stadium Series: Army vs. Rutgers, Nov. 12, 2011 (AP Photos)
High School: Three-time letterwinner in both football and wrestling at James River High School ... played offensive and defensive tackle ... earned first-team all-district honors on offense after final season ... second-team all-district selection on offense and defense after junior campaign ... two-time member of all-district academic squad ... two-time team MVP ... two-time district champion at heavyweight on wrestling mat ... won Central Region crown as a senior ... state runner-up that season ... placed fifth at state championship as a junior ... led wrestling team to three district titles and regional championship during junior season.
Personal: Born Dec. 16, 1991 ... given name is Ryan D. Powis ... parents' names are Paul and Cynthia Powis ... father retired from U.S. Army special forces with rank of major ... mother retired from U.S. Army Nurse Corps with rank of captain ... uncle, David Plaza, is 1976 West Point graduate ... retired with rank of lieutenant colonel ... major is undeclared.
