Receiver. Running back. Quarterback. Kick returner. Long snapper? Trent Steelman was a dual threat for four seasons as Army’s starting quarterback, rushing his way to the most touchdowns in school history (45) while throwing for more than 2,700 career yards. He got a chance to show his rushing skills during the East-West Shrine Game on Saturday in St. Petersburg, Fla., scoring on a 7-yard dash in the third quarter to give the East team its only touchdown. Then, he lined up at long snapper for the extra point. There’s versatility, and then there’s football’s version of a Swiss Army knife.…
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Trent Steelman’s final snap under center for the Black Knights was one to forget. But he’ll have another chance to wear Army’s football uniform before leaving West Point. Steelman and six other senior service-academy standouts have been invited to play in postseason all-star games. The Army quarterback will join Navy wideout Brandon Turner and Air Force offensive lineman Jason Kons at the East-West Shrine Game on Jan. 19 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (4 p.m. Eastern). The game will be broadcast on the NFL Network. Steelman capped his Army career as the school’s all-time rushing touchdown leader (45). His 3,320 career…
If you’re an Army, Air Force or Navy football fan, or the type of person who loves ranking NFL prospects, or you have absolutlely nothing better to do on Saturday afternoon, check out the East-West Shrine Game on ESPN2 at 3 p.m. EST. Army wide receiver Ali Villanueva and Navy linebacker Ross Pospisil will be teammates for the east squad in the college all-star game, while Air Force safety Chris Thomas will be playing for the west team. The Shrine Game is the a place for “mid-level prospects” to make a good impression in front of NFL scouts. While it…