Courtesy Photo | Orlando Brown Jr., a Suwanee, GA native, is in Carson, Calif., to play in the Semper...... read more read more
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Story by Cpl. Courtney White, 6th Marine Corps District
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Orlando Brown Jr. is Recognized for Academic and Athletic Excellence; Selected to Play in Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.
The United States Marine Corps is recognizing exemplary student athletes across the country through the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. Now in its third year, the game will feature 90 student athletes selected from across the country based on their athletic prowess, academic success and embodiment of the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment.
Brown, from Peachtree Ridge High School, Suwanee, GA, is among those selected to participate in the nationally televised Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. The game will be broadcast on January 5, 2014, live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. PST from The StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.
“This game is all about technique and discipline,” said Brown, an offensive tackle for the East team. “There is so much to learn from everyone participating and I hope to pick up as much as I can.”
The student athletes selected for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl exhibit a drive similar to Brown in that they have more than outstanding athletic ability – they also exemplify youth leadership and are committed to building life skills both on and off the field.
“This is one of my first opportunities to play with players from the West Coast,” said Brown. “I’ve never really had a chance to play against players from the West with pads, so I’m excited for that.”
The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl is the culmination of the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis Football Program, which also includes an All-American Selection Tour. Through the program, the Marine Corps purposefully engages with well-rounded student athletes to share leadership lessons that will enable future success.
Brown, who is committed to the University of Tennessee, believes that the players of the game have a lot to prove.
“Many of the players here are underrated,” said Brown. “The players are here to play hard and are definitely ready to prove something. It should be a great game.”
| Date Taken: | 01.02.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 01.02.2014 19:35 |
| Story ID: | 118766 |
| Location: | ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Hometown: | SUWANEE, GEORGIA, US |
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