i'm kenneth brinson and i play outside linebacker. place that is incredibly storied and has such a great tradition and it allowed me to pursue academics with rigor, as well as athletics. >> i think everybody would like to have a guy like kenny in their program. he is incredibly intelligent. what an outstanding student. tremendous football player. when somebody plays football at this level, it really is a part-time job. the professional expectations for a cadet, this takes up most of the time that our guys have and it's really demanding. >> this place is hard academically and can beat you down but i think the competitive part of my nature also loves the challenge that the west point presents. to win the campbell award would be an unbelievable honor, i think, that goes without saying. >> he's got a great family. just tremendously supportive. they would be more proud of him winning that award than they would the heisman trophy. >> it just shows the world what me and my family know. he is an amazing student athlete and an amazing person.