Photos from Army football practice on Friday, Aug. 5, 2011.
About Tippett: Youngster competing for playing time behind incumbent Jared Hassin.
2010: Did not see any varsity action.
High School: Three-sport standout at McClintock High School ... earned three letters at linebacker and fullback on gridiron ... captained squad during senior campaign ... two-time all-region linebacker ... honorable mention all-region as a sophomore ... all-state linebacker as a senior ... earned honorable mention all-state accolades in 2008 ... named all-city linebacker ... 2009 All-Region Defensive Player of the Year ... four-year letterwinner on wrestling mat ...state runner up a 171 pounds as sophomore ... two-time region runner-up ... claimed regional championship during junior season ... finished fourth at state meet in 2009 ... two-year letterwinner as thrower on track & field team ... won two regional shot put titles ... regional discus champion in 2009 ... finished second at state meet in shot put in 2010 ... claimed fourth place at state championship during junior campaign ... served as editor of school yearbook.
Personal: Born Feb. 24, 1992 ... given name is Hayden J. Tippett ... parents' names are Jeff and Mary Ann Tippett ... enjoys playing drums ... major is undeclared.