Army West Point Athletics
Giachinta, Timpf Named Football Team Captains
April 21, 2015 | Football
WEST POINT, N.Y. -- Fullback Matt Giachinta and linebacker Jeremy Timpf have been elected team captains for the 2015 Army West Point football season, second-year head coach Jeff Monken announced today.
Giachinta and Timpf were chosen in a vote of teammates following the conclusion of spring practice.
A six-foot, one, 223-pound fullback from Cold Spring, N.Y., Giachinta has rushed for 270 yards and three touchdowns in his career. Last year, he collected 152 yards and a touchdown. He has also returned four kickoffs and hauled in two passes. He will be a senior next fall.
Timpf, a 6-1,225-pound inside linebacker from Tucson, Ariz., led the team with 117 tackles in 2014, his first season as a starter. He also collected 14.5 tackles for losses of 35 yards, three pass breakups, three interceptions, forced a fumble and recovered another fumble. Timpf will be a junior in the fall and is the first captain not to be a member of the senior class since Stephen Anderson in 2009.
Monken also announced the Leadership Council. Joining Giachinta from the senior class is defensive back Chris Carnegie, offensive linemen Matt Hugenberg and quarterback A.J. Schurr. In addition to Timpf, the junior class will be represented by defensive back Josh Jenkins and Andrew King. The sophomore class includes linebacker Scott Washle and defensive lineman John Voit. Three freshmen and one additional team members will be added to the Leadership Council at the end of fall camp.
Army West Point will open the 2015 season on Friday, Sept. 4 against Fordham at Michie Stadium. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m.
Season and group tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by calling 1-877-TIX-ARMY, in person at Gate 3 of Michie Stadium or by clicking here.
