Photos from Army football practice on Friday, Aug. 5, 2011.
About Tippett: Impressed coaching staff with powerful running style ... gained more playing time as 2011 season wore on ... enters preseason as the primary backup to Larry Dixon.
2011: Played in seven games, including the last six outings ... rushed 11 times for 77 yards and a touchdown ... made career debut against Tulane ... rushed seven times for 37 yards versus the Green Wave ... carried four times for a career-best 40 yards and his first career touchdown in the win over Fordham.
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: Given name is Hayden J. Tippett ... parents' names are Jeff and Mary Ann Tippett ... enjoys playing drums ... majoring in Information Technology.
