WEST POINT – Army will officially have a new starting quarterback under center this fall. There are no statistics available for this player. Before committing to West Point, Bradshaw was recruited by Illinois, Michigan, and Northwestern, who all asked him about switching to cornerback. “We are evaluating how they lead the team and how they execute,” Monken said. Bradshaw led Army on game-winning, fourth-quarter drives in the last two Army-Navy games. I don’t think there’s anything that is going to keep that from happening at this point. He is a two-time Super Bowl champion, winning Super Bowls XLII and XLVI as a member of the New York Giants, defeating the New England Patriots in both Super Bowls. 17 carry the ball. Ahmad Bradshaw: Pos: RB, Career: 103 G, 48 TD, Giants/Colts 2007-2015, born VA 1986 Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. Ahmad Bradshaw (17) Quarterback - HONORS AND ACCOLADES Army's all-time single-season rushing leader with 1,746 yards Ran for the most yards in a single At West Point, Bradshaw was a three-year starter at quarterback. Ahmad Bradshaw, who set a service-academy record with 1,746 rushing yards last season, will graduate from West Point Friday, coach Jeff Monken said. © Gannett Co., Inc. 2020. “He's scheduled to graduate,” Monken said. “He was such a strong powerful inside runner. “He's been told he's going to graduate this summer. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. Our mission is to provide students, alumni, parents and Army Black Knights fans an outstanding selection at a fair price. Before the start of the 2016 season, Bradshaw abruptly left the program, but later returned. He is the first quarterback to defeat Navy twice since Ronnie McAda (1995-96). [1] At West Point, Bradshaw was a three-year starter at quarterback. He played college football at Marshall. We wanted to find ways for him to carry the ball and designed it where there really wasn't many options. Bradshaw was responsible for 37 percent of Army’s nation-leading 4,710 rushing yards. Before committing to West Point, Bradshaw was recruited by Illinois, Michigan, and Northwestern, who all asked him about switching to cornerback. At the end of the 2017 Army Black Knights football season, Bradshaw had rushed for a service academy record 1,746 yards and 14 touchdowns, helping Army to a 10–3 season and their first Commander in Chi… [3] Bradshaw became the first Army quarterback since Ronnie McAda to beat Navy in back-to-back seasons.
I’m excited for him.”.
Seventh all-time on the career rushing list at Army with 2,858 yards. As for Bradshaw’s successor, junior Kelvin Hopkins, Army’s No. We're going to have to spread the ball around more and rely on those really good B-backs (fullbacks).”. Seventh in Army history with 24 rushing touchdowns. “When they get in there with 10 other guys, are they able to move the football down the field and do they take care of the ball? [5][6] After an internal investigation, West Point concluded that the allegations were "unfounded".
Bradshaw finishes his career fifth on Army’s all-time rushing list (3,038) and sixth in rushing touchdowns (27). [4], Bradshaw was accused of rape by a female cadet in September 2014. recordonline.com ~ 40 Mulberry St., Middletown, NY 10940 ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Cookie Policy ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service ~ Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. When asked about playing for the final time in the bowl’s postgame press conference, Bradshaw said, “It’s emotional to know that’s it’s my last game.” Choose the plan that’s right for you. Official E-Mail of Army West Point Athletics, video platform powered by CBS Sports Digital, Army's all-time single-season rushing leader with 1,746 yards, Ran for the most yards in a single season among the three service academies, Led Army to the 2017 NCAA FBS rushing title at 362.3 yards per game, Finished fifth in the nation in total rushing yards, Ended up sixth in rushing yards per game at 134.3, Set the Army bowl record for rushing yards in a game with 180 in the Armed Forces Bowl, Set the Army quarterback single-game rushing record with 265 yards at Air Force on Nov. 4, Ran for 244 yards at North Texas on 27 carries for a 9.0 yards per carry average, 16th Army player to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season, 12 career 100-yard rushing games, tied for second all-time, 27 rushing touchdowns in his career for sixth on the all-time list. Eclipsed the 1,000-yard single-season rushing mark for the first time in his career in 2017. “We won't be the same (offensively),” Monken said. We are just looking for the right guy.”. Ahmad Ali Bradshaw is a former American football quarterback who played for the Army Black Knights. They are the guys that have to make the offense go. He was the leading rusher in each game, becoming one of eight running backs in NFL history to be the leading rusher in two Super Bowls. This Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, file photo shows Army quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw, right, being congratulated as he returns to the bench after he lead a … Keep errors to a minimum. WEST POINT – Army will officially have a new starting quarterback under center this fall.Ahmad Bradshaw, who set a service-academy record with 1,746 rushing yards last … Digital access or digital and print delivery. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy.
Monken said Army will have a commissioning ceremony for Bradshaw in front of the team.
Ahmad Bradshaw was accused of rape in 2014, but the Army cleared him of any wrongdoing. This year, I anticipate that will be different. Ahmad Bradshaw (born March 19, 1986) is a former American football running back. If Bradshaw’s graduation was pushed to December, Army could have petitioned the NCAA for another season this fall. He scored 22 touchdowns over the last two seasons. Ahmad Bradshaw’s college football future is cloudy after the senior quarterback led Army an Armed Forces Bowl win over San Diego State two weeks ago. All rights reserved. There was one to have No. Bradshaw, a three-year starter who helped Army to 18 wins, two bowl victories and the return of the Commander in Chief’s trophy in December over the past two seasons, was working to complete his requirements this summer. [7][8], Controversially, Bradshaw was still allowed to remain a member of the football team despite being in violation of the Cadet Code of Honor. The Premier Source for all Ahmad Bradshaw Women's Jersey. At the end of the 2017 Army Black Knights football season, Bradshaw had rushed for a service academy record 1,746 yards and 14 touchdowns, helping Army to a 10–3 season and their first Commander in Chief's Trophy since 1996. Before the start of the 2016 season, Bradshaw abruptly left the program,[2] but later returned. 2 quarterback last season, has been running with the first team through the first four practices of the preseason. Senior Luke Langdon and sophomores Christian Anderson and Cam Thomas are also in the mix. [6], "From Chicago's South Side to West Point: Ahmad Bradshaw found his calling as Army's quarterback", "Army quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw abruptly exits West Point", "Bradshaw officially completes Army football career", "West Point Defends Internal Investigation Into Rape Allegations Against Football Star", "Cadet Run Out of West Point After Accusing Army's Star Quarterback of Rape", "West Point concludes rape allegation against Army QB Ahmad Bradshaw is 'unfounded, "Rape Allegations Against Army QB Ahmad Bradshaw 'Unfounded,' West Point Says", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ahmad_Bradshaw_(quarterback)&oldid=930394782, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 12 December 2019, at 04:57.