'The Admiral' oversees Army All-American Bowl West team practice

By Army Reserve Sgt. Andrew Valles, 205th Public Affairs Operations CenterJanuary 2, 2013

David Robinson watches All-American Bowl practice
1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Former San Antonio Spurs center, David Robinson, speaks with another U.S. Army All-American West Team family member at the Blossom Athletic Center in San Antonio, Dec. 31, 2012. Robinson's son, Corey Robinson, number 88, earned his spot as wide-recei... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
WR Corey Robinson, All-American West team
2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Corey Robinson, wide-receiver for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl West team, shows the catching skills that got him on the team. Corey was named as an All-American while playing for San Antonio Christian School. His father, former San Antonio Spurs c... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
U.S. Army All-American Bowl West team coach
3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army All-American Bowl West Team coach addresses his players during the first day of practice at Blossom Athletic Center in San Antonio, Dec. 31, 2012. West and East teams are scheduled for kickoff of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in the Alamo... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 1, 2013) -- Hall of fame NBA center, David Robinson, stopped by Blossom Athletic Center here, to watch the first day of practice for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl West team, Dec. 31.

The 10-time NBA All-Star and retired San Antonio Spurs player watched as his son, Corey Robinson, wide-receiver for the West, practiced alongside other All-American players. Corey, number 88, earned his spot on the U.S. Army All-American team while playing wide-receiver for San Antonio Christian School.

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is in its 13th year and highlights the nation's top high school football players, along with the best high school marching band musicians and color guard members. Players in the bowl are paired with U.S. Army Soldier Heroes for a variety of events throughout the week.

The U.S Army All-American Bowl has produced more than 180 NFL players and 54 first-round picks. This year's U.S. Army All-American Bowl is scheduled for kick-off Saturday, Jan. 5, at 1 p.m. (EST).

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