The game was a big success. We had amazing seats on the club level of the 50-yard line. Two Special OPS guys rappelled down from the rafters with the game ball. They also had the players run out onto the field through a giant inflated helmet and smoke cloud. The first half was unbalanced as the West didn't seem to be able to make a mistake while the East was simply beating itself out of the game. By halftime the score was 14-0 and all motivation was on the West's side. The...read more

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The Awards Dinner held by the Rotary Club was exceptional. It was held in a beautiful banquet hall with several hundred guests. The food was amazing an we had the opportunity to meet several of the other players and coaches as well as a few Medal of Honor recipients. We really enjoyed ourselves and got some amazing pictures that we'll never forget. The following morning we got to eat breakfast with the Secretary of the Army and the Army Vice Chief of Staff. After breakfast we...read more

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This morning we had the pleasure if checking out the Army Combat Zone next to the Alamo Dome. I've been to similar set-ups by the Army at our Annual Air Show but nothing like this. This was one spectacular event. There were displays and interactive program for almost every aspect of the Army from a rock climbing wall to a Special Operations trailer with virtual reality simulators. The only thing we didn't enjoy was the weather. It was definitely not participating with us...read more

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This morning we were bussed over to the Alamo Dome for our first visit and game rehearsal. The Venue looks amazing! It was a great feeling to stand on the 50 yard line and take it all in. We rehearsed the pre- game activities and headed back to the hotel. We've been told that we're going to be released for the rest of the morning and afternoon. Our next event will be the Event BBQ with the players followed by a concert by Darryl Whorley. I can't wait to get back with Jacques...read more

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So far Day Two has been filled with mostly administrative details. We've completed the morning portion of in-processing--learning how to appropriately approach the media, receiving our assigned Player’s Info, and meeting the leadership involved in this great event. We get to meet the players tonight and I know that I personally am really looking forward to getting some "face time" with the kids. On a high note: our lost baggage has been delivered to the hotel and Nickie can...read more

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We finally wrapped up in-processing and were released for a short break before our next event. We grouped up in the hotel lobby in order of which side we were representing. I was paired up with a player for the East Team. Of note; the East has won the last three games here at the All-American Bowl. Once the sides were organized we were taken over to a pavilion to meet the players. The player I was paired up with is a Tennessee boy as well. Wearing #36, Jacques Smith, is a Defensive...read more

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We finally made it to San Antonio, TX. Unfortunately, as soon as we got to baggage claim we realized the airline had lost (ah-hem ... "misplaced") two of our bags. I was lucky enough to have received the bags with my uniforms and personal clothes and was only missing my backpack with my weightlifting gear, protein powder, and supplements. My girlfriend, Nickie, wasn't so lucky. Of the four bags we brought on this trip her one little bag of clothes was missing. So, she is...read more

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My name is Jonathan Freudenthal. I was born and raised in Nashville, TN. I attended college at Western Kentucky University and started my career in the US Army. I served on Active Duty for six years and was fortunate to have served in both Afghanistan and Iraq with some of the best military and civilian organizations in the world. I am currently working for US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) as both an Army Reservist and Federal Employee. As a civilian, I am a Strategic Planner (GS-13...read more

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