Steve Erzinger did not enjoy his Plebe year – few do – and nearly transferred ba...

Steve Erzinger did not enjoy his Plebe year – few do – and nearly transferred back to his native Texas where several big time programs saw promise in the quick, but undersized linebacker. Some upper class Cadets intervened, however, and assured him that developing into a leader and becoming an officer would be far more rewarding than anything he might accomplish in football. As a Firstie, or senior, he has done both: “Erz,” as he’s known, was tabbed by the departing Army class to be an Army Captain and his hard-nosed play is drawing the attention of professional scouts.


Soldiers First: Duty, Honor, Country, and Football at West Point by Joe Drape
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In Soldiers First, bestselling author Joe Drape reveals the unique pressures and expectations that make a year of Army football so much more than just a tally of wins and losses.