Versatile Dillon Stowers commits to the Army Black Knights
It was back on July 30th that two-way player Dillon Stowers made his visit to Army West Point, and back on August 4th he had narrowed his college choices down to Army and Navy.
Yesterday evening, the 6-foot-3, 235 pounder out of Lynchburg (VA) by the way of Liberty Christian Academy made his official call and it was to play at West Point for the Army Black Knights.
In this exclusive interview with GoBlackKnights.com, Stowers to a couple of factors that lead to saying yes to Army over other programs which of course included the Navy Midshipmen.
“The whole idea of brotherhood made me love West Point and it was a real deciding factor for my decision,” shared Stowers, who went on to discuss his conversations with Head Coach Jeff Monken and wide receiver coach Keith Gaither once he had made up his mind. “That’s why I called Coach Monken and told him I want to beat Navy with him for the next for years. I texted coaches Monken and Gaither last night that I’d like to get ahold of them today and I actually talked to Coach Monken today at 2pm. They were excited and were thrilled that I was on board. I called Coach Gaither soon after and he had a similar reaction.”
“Coach Monken was excited and told me I was apart of ‘the best brotherhood on earth’. He explained how he was excited for me and my family. Then he said Beat Navy and hung up on me per usual.”
Hung Up On You?
“For sure,” added the enthusiastic commit. “Every time we talk he always ends with beat navy and then hangs up immediately and I love it.”
According to Stowers, he is relieved that he has made his college decision and can now focus on his 2021 senior football season which starts this upcoming Friday.
“I’m glad I got it out of the way, so I can focus on being the best player I can be for my team,” he added.
GBK Analysis:
Stowers currently maintains a 4.1 GPA, but it has yet to be determined if he will be entering as a direct admit or via the prep school. He has yet to take his SAT, which of course will be a determining factor on how he enters the academy
The two-way player is being by the Black Knights as a linebacker and defensive end. He is a really good football player, who can play 3-4 different positions for Army. Stowers is a blue collar player and perfect fit to Black Knights football culture.
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