Background
Bowden was born February 2, 1988 in Plant City, Florida to high school teacher Bud and high school principal Pam Bowden. His father and uncle, Andy Knotts, both played football at Florida.
Bowden was born February 2, 1988 in Plant City, Florida to high school teacher Bud and high school principal Pam Bowden. His father and uncle, Andy Knotts, both played football at Florida.
Chip Bowden attended Durant High School where he was a three-year starting quarterback.
He has two sisters, Katie and Chelsea. As a senior, he was selected for the regional all-star game, where he was named the offensive Most Valuable Player for the East team He also played baseball and competed in wrestling.
He then attended United States Military Academy Preparatory School at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.
Bowden did not appear in any games during his freshman year (West Point cadets must graduate in four years, and therefore do not redshirt). In 2008, he backed up returning starter Carson Williams.
Bowden saw an increased amount of snaps throughout the second half the season, and recorded a total of 31 completions on 72 attempts for 282 yards, including two touchdowns and three interceptions. A mobile quarterback, and with an Army return to the option offense, Bowden also rushed 194 times for 572 yards and one touchdown.
Bowden was sacked eight times.
