Army West Point Athletics
Black Knight Spotlight - Jeremy Trimble
August 28, 2006 | General
1. What does it mean to you to play football at West Point?
“Playing football here means everything to me. West Point has such a rich football tradition. It’s great to see all the old football players and grads that still support the program. It’s a great feeling to know that I am playing at the same place that some of the greatest players in the history of college football have played.”
2. What is the best thing about being an athlete at West Point?
“The best thing about being an athlete is the support from the other cadets. The cadets definitely have the loudest cheering sections at the games. All of the cadets here know your name and say hi to campus. As a player, I spend my whole day with the Corp of Cadets. We go to class together, eat meals together. That is definitely one of the perks here, that the other cadets truly know you.”
3. What is the most difficult thing?
“The most difficult thing is time management. Trying to balance going to practice for three or four hours and coming back to my room and doing school work for three or four hours.”
4. What is your fondest sports memory that you have had since arriving at West Point?
“Being on the field when the cadets tore down the goalposts after we beat Cincinnati. It was amazing. You could feel the excitement through the Corp and it really lifted the team up for the rest of the season.”
5. What adjustments have you had to make since arriving here?
a. Socially: “I have gotten a chance to meet people from all of the United States and from all over the world. That is something you don’t have in high school. It has been a big change for me to hang out with other people and get to know new cultures.”
b. Athletically: The intensity on the football field and in the weight room when we’re conditioning is another level above what I experienced in high school.”
c. Academically: “Back in high school, I never asked for help. But now, you can’t make it by yourself. You need help from other people, other teachers.”
6. Why did you decide to come to West Point? What were some of the deciding factors? Who or what influenced your decision?
“I chose to come to West Point because of the opportunities it gave me for my life after football. Football can only last so long, I knew that. I felt that West Point gave me the best opportunities to set up my life and be happy with my life.”
7. What do you enjoy doing during your “down time”?
“I enjoy playing video games and I am a big computer fan, so, I love messing around with that.”
8. Which branch are you planning on entering following graduation?
“I am thinking about military intelligence. I would like to be an FBI agent when I get out of the Army.”
9. What makes athletes at West Point unique from athletes at other schools?
“The place we play at makes us unique. The tradition here surpasses every other school in the country. The tradition we have and the support we get from former grads is better than any other place.”
10. What is the best thing about being a cadet?
“The best thing about being a cadet is not having to worry about a lot of things. So much is taken care for you here, like you meals, your books. It allows the cadets to focus on their academics and, in my case, football.”
