tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287252592024-03-05T23:35:42.466-05:00Mid-Atlantic SportsAll sports, all the time!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger591125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-88679096242624975372023-11-11T20:05:00.000-05:002023-11-11T20:05:03.062-05:00Navy Dominates UAB on Veterans Day, 31-6<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg699vc9BxVqgQ5kq5HKayYNZha6p6eaNpu2kcTOKFEp-l453cakzG5oQNIYX2ji_9RQkWwmhNOKjn8smwBvzfg0x_QMRJzrMw-yWqoNRzawMxFc-SXBht1U90wBuGzGriucT04Dh8H1W4ss5o0Ufo_IlCscHO3VrBn90yOSUJloJ80CngILIDS/s4288/100_3974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg699vc9BxVqgQ5kq5HKayYNZha6p6eaNpu2kcTOKFEp-l453cakzG5oQNIYX2ji_9RQkWwmhNOKjn8smwBvzfg0x_QMRJzrMw-yWqoNRzawMxFc-SXBht1U90wBuGzGriucT04Dh8H1W4ss5o0Ufo_IlCscHO3VrBn90yOSUJloJ80CngILIDS/w200-h150/100_3974.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white;">Annapolis, MD - <span style="font-family: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;">In an inaugural meeting between the Navy Midshipmen and the UAB Blazers at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, a crowd of 29,078 fans witnessed a memorable clash that showcased the resilience and determination of Navy's football team.</span></span><div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The first quarter saw an intense exchange of offensive and defensive maneuvers. Navy's Alex Tecza's impressive 36-yard run set the stage for a goal-line stand by UAB's Keondre Swoopes, intercepting a pass from Xavier Arline in the end zone. However, Navy struck first with Arline connecting with Regis Velez for a 45-yard touchdown, giving the Midshipmen a 7-0 lead with 2:49 left in the first quarter.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">UAB responded quickly with a 51-yard drive culminating in a 37-yard field goal by kicker Matt Quinn, cutting Navy's lead to 7-3. The Blazers continued their comeback in the second quarter, as Quinn's accurate leg cut the lead further with a 29-yard field goal, making it 7-6 with 6:22 remaining in the half.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The third quarter showcased Navy's resilience as Xavier Arline's 22-yard pass to Brandon Chatman set the stage for a field goal by Nathan Kirkwood, extending Navy's lead to 10-6.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: collapse;">Kirkwood replaced Senior kicker Evan Warren who missed today’s game for a wise reason. Warren is a finalist for a Rhodes Scholarship and had interviews yesterday and today in Washington, D.C. If Warren were selected for a Rhodes Scholarship, he would be just the third football player in school history to receive this scholarship and the first since 1947. </span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The fourth quarter proved decisive for Navy, as Daba Fofana's 2-yard touchdown run capped a marathon 20-play, 80-yard, 12:34 drive, increasing Navy's lead to 17-6 with 10:08 left in the game. Navy's offense continued to impress, driving 86 yards for another touchdown. Quarterback Xavier Arline showcased his dual-threat capabilities, rushing for 50 yards and a touchdown, securing a commanding 24-6 lead with 4:12 remaining.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Navy's defense delivered the final blow when Rayuan Lane intercepted a Jacob Zeno pass and returned it 97 yards for a touchdown. The pick-six not only solidified Navy's dominance but also etched its name in the stadium's history as the longest interception return for a touchdown. It was also the second longest pick 6 in Navy football history.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The game finished with a resounding 31-6 victory for the Midshipmen, keeping a chance of bowl eligibility available with two more wins. </span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Colin Ramos led the defensive charge for Navy with an outstanding performance, tallying 12 tackles and a sack.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">On the UAB side, quarterback Jacob Zeno faced a relentless Navy defense, succumbing to four sacks and four hurries during the game.</span></p></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Only at Navy</b> - Navy is the only FBS school to start four quarterbacks this season. Tai Lavatai, Blake Horvath, Braxton
Woodson and Xavier Arline have all started for the Mids. Arline started today.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><b>The Streak Continues</b> - Navy has won 67-consecutive home games when leading after 3 quarters which is the longest streak in the country. The last time Navy lost at home when leading after 3 quarters was against Akron in 1999.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><b>UAB Coach, Trent Dilfer</b> - "I want to give Navy credit. As we've studied them this week, we thought this was the best-coordinated defense. It was a challenge to get ready for them. We felt by the end of the week we had a really good plan and the kids understood it, but from the opening drive a comedy of errors just kept plaguing us."</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Navy Coach, Brian Newberry</b> - "Just super proud of of our football team right now. Coming off two losses, one really difficult one to Air Force and then a really uncharacteristic loss to Temple, I just think it shows the character of our football team the way they responded."</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkIiVKFP6FthF5ZJ11pY9BKISXptl9FgkrPSsX0ij18KonPVyOe_Ey0y9eMzkLtJVogEOjCPbVd3NBQ_bvpJuH5e7kax8kQbRNUX6vvACiE6nF8PXVerisfwt8fEogCmNkr90mVOgC4KF2cCUWVySQhQpnxFM3yOQpw5tp8IsTJhk9xukcRWm/s4032/IMG_1253.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkIiVKFP6FthF5ZJ11pY9BKISXptl9FgkrPSsX0ij18KonPVyOe_Ey0y9eMzkLtJVogEOjCPbVd3NBQ_bvpJuH5e7kax8kQbRNUX6vvACiE6nF8PXVerisfwt8fEogCmNkr90mVOgC4KF2cCUWVySQhQpnxFM3yOQpw5tp8IsTJhk9xukcRWm/s320/IMG_1253.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Head Coach Brian Newberry<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-91159542882597186362023-10-21T15:50:00.002-05:002023-10-22T11:30:44.636-05:00#22 Air Force Dominates Navy, 17-6<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2S-8OGziPpCb7YgHFTj0aI7qoRBzKwleovbPISPiG8YR2aF5sxco36ncDpKDtWSYQ-hW5SfQUyx-07JMM7qIZfDiZiWumFGX0-183uT3yl28Wd_0UAseg87GPrY_55UqmuUPde262d8GFohMVIxW3IotzhKC9Xi3wzJMYMeiwxMYjYxa84XiZ/s4032/IMG_1076.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2S-8OGziPpCb7YgHFTj0aI7qoRBzKwleovbPISPiG8YR2aF5sxco36ncDpKDtWSYQ-hW5SfQUyx-07JMM7qIZfDiZiWumFGX0-183uT3yl28Wd_0UAseg87GPrY_55UqmuUPde262d8GFohMVIxW3IotzhKC9Xi3wzJMYMeiwxMYjYxa84XiZ/w320-h240/IMG_1076.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>Annapolis, MD - Air Force, the #22 ranked team in the country, dominated Navy in the first game to determine the winner of the Commander in Chiefs trophy in front a stadium attendance record crowd of 38,803.<p></p><p>The Navy offense was nonexistent until late in the game when the Mids scored their first touchdown when Tai Lavatai connected with Eli Heidenreich on a 10-yard TD pass with just 50 seconds remaining in the game.</p><p>Freshman, Braxton Woodson, got his first start of the year at quarterback. Woodson struggled against the aggressive Air Force defense completing just 2-6 passes for 6 yards. Braxton struggled running the ball as well carrying the ball 14 times for -14 yards including being sacked 4 times. The struggles didn't fall only on the freshman quarterback's shoulders. Navy's offense had ten 3-and-out series out of their 14 drives in the game.</p><p>Senior Tai Lavatai came into the game on Navy's first drive of the fourth quarter in an attempt to give a spark to the offense. Lavatai had 3 carries for 8 yards and completed 13-23 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown. He also had two interceptions.</p><p>Air Force scored first in the game with a 94-yard touchdown pass from Zac Larrier to Dane Kinamon in the second quarter. The touchdown was the longest play from scrimmage in stadium history. The Falcons held the lead for the remainder of the game.</p><p>The Falcons finished the game with 288 offensive yards to the Midshipmen's 124. Ninety-three of those yards came in the fourth quarter. Air Force has won the past four games against Navy.</p><p>Navy has a bye week and will travel to Temple on November 4. Air Force travels to Colorado State next Saturday.</p><p><b>Defensive Leader -</b> Colin Ramos, Jr. LB. led the Navy defense with a season-high 11 tackles, along with his first sack of the year.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Z-rbA9H51kGDx6iBMSBoRWc4voy1KDb2ZZc9huzF4_QM7sWRsDkobfzERVCYMkqAaJxG1v_j0DKCgWBYlwnce8QU8JbI-C15btmKPffogJw3SU-0u2nZQHhp9y8rBjpFU4a_e2pWJwmEg_t5vdJ4IKJC_Y_V3BVN2B84c2MN3oivHGCd4c8h/s4032/IMG_1092.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Z-rbA9H51kGDx6iBMSBoRWc4voy1KDb2ZZc9huzF4_QM7sWRsDkobfzERVCYMkqAaJxG1v_j0DKCgWBYlwnce8QU8JbI-C15btmKPffogJw3SU-0u2nZQHhp9y8rBjpFU4a_e2pWJwmEg_t5vdJ4IKJC_Y_V3BVN2B84c2MN3oivHGCd4c8h/w400-h300/IMG_1092.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><b>Day of Legends -</b> Navy honored Roger Staubach with his #12 being painted on the field alongside Joe Belino (#27), the Naval Academy's only Heisman Trophy winners.<p></p><p>Former head coach, Paul Johnson was also honored for being inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame coming up in December.</p><p><b>Air Force Head Coach Troy Calhoun comments -</b> On the closeness of the game - "I think there are enough resemblances both ways; certainly the effort of the young people that play. They put a good bit into these. Credit to both sides. Navy was tremendous. Their defense; there is a reason they had a shutout last week."</p><p><b>Navy Head Coach Brian Newberry -</b> "First of all, hats off to Air Force. That is a heck of a football team, and we knew that going into the game. They really played lights out on defense today. Offensively, we just weren't good enough."</p><p><b>Game Highlights - </b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TqboZJ_ArWU" width="320" youtube-src-id="TqboZJ_ArWU"></iframe></div><br /><p><b>Navy Postgame Press Conference -</b> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RZNTMq34wXI" width="320" youtube-src-id="RZNTMq34wXI"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-18128318958141552972023-09-30T19:30:00.005-05:002023-10-01T16:44:22.134-05:00Navy Falls to South Florida, 44-30<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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There will be no march-on.</p><p><b>Game Update</b> - The Navy-Wagner game is currently on a weather delay. The march-on of the Midshipmen has been cancelled.</p><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaGsHSJlHHxs1nC_mbD6_uMXPHd_5vc0a63jThjkCm4OcY0m6xn_xz9L0x2rN278szGUEgfT4EqD4bt6WGpQGCBn1dNT5JKFnUfiqhhWf2VVW836Z_eC7CGC6r-hBrspp92eNwnJfhVpYdqD2PYwBzoC5s4QFu9xXImnSu-atbTPN4SeKl0Hy/s2386/IMG_0912.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2386" data-original-width="1284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaGsHSJlHHxs1nC_mbD6_uMXPHd_5vc0a63jThjkCm4OcY0m6xn_xz9L0x2rN278szGUEgfT4EqD4bt6WGpQGCBn1dNT5JKFnUfiqhhWf2VVW836Z_eC7CGC6r-hBrspp92eNwnJfhVpYdqD2PYwBzoC5s4QFu9xXImnSu-atbTPN4SeKl0Hy/s320/IMG_0912.PNG" width="172" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxpdpNuN0Fm0LpS7a4qnMO-W3Ur3Y9VCIn3naqgASHa9aNleDa0Zk6h5aZ63n9f4-qk5Wojv-ARNvFsQcfHnWxWvA99xxJ5VKRQeRCqsuAXPmlhoUWngYBGaFLZk-MHKur8lsZlLRLBd6vMdQbw_IflFu3hcJVbtrxikmdjJTmrza0aULO6Twt/s4032/IMG_0909.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxpdpNuN0Fm0LpS7a4qnMO-W3Ur3Y9VCIn3naqgASHa9aNleDa0Zk6h5aZ63n9f4-qk5Wojv-ARNvFsQcfHnWxWvA99xxJ5VKRQeRCqsuAXPmlhoUWngYBGaFLZk-MHKur8lsZlLRLBd6vMdQbw_IflFu3hcJVbtrxikmdjJTmrza0aULO6Twt/w320-h240/IMG_0909.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><p><b>Pre-game -</b> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8zZzCDtjzDjN0hN_ft9pVYCTLAtr4cWqApZDDu9AiaN-sS-RWrH1JpqyeynQtN4J5PJIAmLfmBOMP3EA9mKUE3hDkSfuTkWHPa8hJGi00L0Q9rZ2cjIPHi2e0NzWuxAsKuon-IwBz3FLqY5W0FdZDePxl9GUw6YyHoGBvWjPXftmREQBxATXi/s4032/IMG_2557.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8zZzCDtjzDjN0hN_ft9pVYCTLAtr4cWqApZDDu9AiaN-sS-RWrH1JpqyeynQtN4J5PJIAmLfmBOMP3EA9mKUE3hDkSfuTkWHPa8hJGi00L0Q9rZ2cjIPHi2e0NzWuxAsKuon-IwBz3FLqY5W0FdZDePxl9GUw6YyHoGBvWjPXftmREQBxATXi/w200-h150/IMG_2557.HEIC" width="200" /></a></div>Navy (0-1) will host Wagner (0-1) at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in the home opener for the Midshipmen. Navy is looking to rebound from the season opening loss to Notre Dame in Ireland. Wagner is also looking to get their first win of the season after falling to Fordham last week, 46-16. This game will be Coach Brian Newberry's home opener as well. Newberry was hired to replace former Navy coach, Ken Niumatalolo.<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-30133629870996820282023-03-19T11:42:00.006-05:002023-03-19T11:47:56.448-05:002023 Pennsylvania State Basketball Playoffs<p style="text-align: left;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX88SxsBBzWWWvzD9mqQHJeLmd3kaPalSnL-1TKUokkDz4c7BssNwQNLILlnWN8o6HhRfVECxNO7UMeUDIWO22diJGi69a6dul2s_Z81TTsKPJA8xFMiNxv8qo67U_eE1_UiknCIUI6VpaWx1UScIL7-qAJIfI34eS7Apa6aTVY2Ugmc96PA/s400/PIAA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX88SxsBBzWWWvzD9mqQHJeLmd3kaPalSnL-1TKUokkDz4c7BssNwQNLILlnWN8o6HhRfVECxNO7UMeUDIWO22diJGi69a6dul2s_Z81TTsKPJA8xFMiNxv8qo67U_eE1_UiknCIUI6VpaWx1UScIL7-qAJIfI34eS7Apa6aTVY2Ugmc96PA/w158-h158/PIAA.jpg" width="158" /></a></b></div><b><br /> </b><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">2023 PIAA Basketball Championship Brackets</span></b></p><p><b><u><br /></u></b></p><p><b><u><br /></u></b></p><p><b><u><br /></u></b></p><p><b><u><br /></u></b></p><p><b><u>BOYS</u></b></p><p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/DmGoTHu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/Ofv-2Hu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/basketball-22-23/2023-piaa-boys-basketball-championships-1a-boys-championship.htm" target="_blank">1-A Boys Basketball</a></p><p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/DmGoTHu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/UkNZP3u-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/basketball-22-23/2023-piaa-boys-basketball-championships-2a-boys-championship.htm" target="_blank">2-A Boys Basketball</a></p><p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/DmGoTHu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/ZJJyfXu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/basketball-22-23/2023-piaa-boys-basketball-championships-3a-boys-championship.htm" target="_blank">3-A Boys Basketball</a></p><p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/DmGoTHu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/cIoC6Xu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/basketball-22-23/2023-piaa-boys-basketball-championships-4a-boys-championship.htm" target="_blank">4-A Boys Basketball</a></p><p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/DmGoTHu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/iIdv7nu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/basketball-22-23/2023-piaa-boys-basketball-championships-5a-boys-championship.htm" target="_blank">5-A Boys Basketball</a></p><p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/DmGoTHu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/oTCE_3u-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/basketball-22-23/2023-piaa-boys-basketball-championships-6a-boys-championship.htm" target="_blank">6-A Boys Basketball</a></p><p><b><u><br /></u></b></p><p><b><u>GIRLS</u></b></p><p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/6ukDEHu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/D1eWW3u_Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/girls-basketball-22-23/2023-piaa-girls-basketball-championships-1a-girls-championship.htm" target="_blank">1-A Girls Basketball</a></p><p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/6ukDEHu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/9yzbDnu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/girls-basketball-22-23/2023-piaa-girls-basketball-championships-2a-girls-championship.htm" target="_blank">2-A Girls Basketball</a></p><p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/6ukDEHu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/HjI3h3u_Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/girls-basketball-22-23/2023-piaa-girls-basketball-championships-3a-girls-championship.htm" target="_blank">3-A Girls Basketball</a></p><p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/6ukDEHu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/K8_EAnu_Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/girls-basketball-22-23/2023-piaa-girls-basketball-championships-4a-girls-championship.htm" target="_blank">4-A Girls Basketball</a></p><p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/6ukDEHu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/Pd6Ginu_Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/girls-basketball-22-23/2023-piaa-girls-basketball-championships-5a-girls-championship.htm" target="_blank">5-A Girls Basketball</a></p><p><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/6ukDEHu-Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/UEfgmHu_Ee2A0wqb9tl3hA/girls-basketball-22-23/2023-piaa-girls-basketball-championships-6a-girls-championship.htm" target="_blank">6-A Girls Basketball</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-86097957999047177942022-11-20T05:15:00.002-05:002022-11-20T22:08:12.402-05:00Navy Stuns UCF, 17-14<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoVZTZjUlFBAE77NbCDx7-fLoWZLh89i7l6d4aKNXtYtpz5Qi5yW03i76Tnq_ns-AdkVODlbX8QN0Jjtl59WW10lZceyQqxCvfFp_rjOIK3ZUr7h2btTMSvxGRcyX76KQ0kYocPtCJWVcH27ykUsjp_seNRVJJZid5FDP6QJHGAWST8NMm2w/s429/goat" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="429" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoVZTZjUlFBAE77NbCDx7-fLoWZLh89i7l6d4aKNXtYtpz5Qi5yW03i76Tnq_ns-AdkVODlbX8QN0Jjtl59WW10lZceyQqxCvfFp_rjOIK3ZUr7h2btTMSvxGRcyX76KQ0kYocPtCJWVcH27ykUsjp_seNRVJJZid5FDP6QJHGAWST8NMm2w/w226-h225/goat" width="226" /></a>Navy (3-7) traveled to Orlando to take on #17 UCF (8-2) in what will be the last meeting between the two schools in the American Athletic Conference. For the first time this season, the Midshipmen scored on their opening drive of the game and never fell behind the fifth best rushing team in the country.</div></div><p></p><p>Navy quarterback, Xavier Arline led the Mids in what was arguably their best played game of the season. The junior signal caller carried the ball 18 times for 24 yards and a TD. He attempted just one pass that fell incomplete.</p><p>Daba Fofana led the rushing game with 114 yards on 20 carries. John Marshall led the defense with 10 tackles, four sacks, and a forced fumble.</p><p>Vincent Terrell II scored Navy's second touchdown, an eight-yard carry, following a UCF field goal that cut the Midshipmen's lead to one. Mbiti Williams Jr. picked off a UCF pass as time expired in the second quarter.</p><p>UCF's Mikey Keene connected with Javon Baker for a 28-yard touchdown on their first drive of the second half. The Knights converted a 2-point conversion to tie the game 14-14.</p><p>Bijan Nichols kicked a 45-yard field goal with 8:22 remaining in the third quarter that would give Navy the lead for good 17-14.</p><p><b>Stat of the Game -</b> Navy won the game without completing a pass.</p><p><b>Player of the Game -</b> Navy's John Marshall set a school record with four sacks in the game and forced a fumble that led to the game winning field goal.</p><p><b>Play of the Game -</b> Daba Fofana broke a 46-yard run to the UCF six yard line on Navy's first drive. Three plays later, Fofana pounded the ball into the end zone giving Navy a 7-0 lead.</p><p><b>Play of the Game #2 -</b> Navy cornerback, Mbiti Williams Jr. picked off a John Rhys Plumlee pass at the Navy 14 yard line. The interception as time ran out prevented the Knights from putting points on the board at the end of the first half.</p><p><b>That's Ball Control -</b> On Navy's two touchdown drives in the game, the Mids averaged 12 plays and 6:43 time of possession. UCF had four possessions in the first half and six in the second half.</p><p><b>Records -</b> Navy (4-7) and UCF (8-3)</p><p><b>Next Week -</b> UCF will travel to USF on November 26. Navy will play Army on December 10 in Philadelphia.</p><p><b>Postgame Press Conferences -</b> </p><p>Navy</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fWf9vWCf4Do" width="320" youtube-src-id="fWf9vWCf4Do"></iframe></div><div><br /></div>UCF<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8EZ1MP3MeqU" width="320" youtube-src-id="8EZ1MP3MeqU"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-84111704862733604942022-11-12T17:26:00.005-05:002022-11-12T17:26:54.564-05:00Navy Falls Short in Comeback Against Notre Dame<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqZmJILUEJ48Eu5LT6UCTmDIKDkKPp_BxHfa9Pf2Kku1r0vj9yneD7MeminOi5-bvVnHMP9neWzjeMa0nNmmQr-DVChSoLuuYucKmo4qQ3ub_hEBIKIOsQ_4g6Gtzqc60cJ-mylNZHpHPy9nMsXOxM4py4grkkxBxn9dS1uTrGYuouhOlBZg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="2880" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqZmJILUEJ48Eu5LT6UCTmDIKDkKPp_BxHfa9Pf2Kku1r0vj9yneD7MeminOi5-bvVnHMP9neWzjeMa0nNmmQr-DVChSoLuuYucKmo4qQ3ub_hEBIKIOsQ_4g6Gtzqc60cJ-mylNZHpHPy9nMsXOxM4py4grkkxBxn9dS1uTrGYuouhOlBZg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Notre Dame Fighting Irish jumped out early and took a commanding lead against host Navy at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Notre Dame quarterback, Drew Pyne connected on two touchdown passes in the first quarter and two more in quarter number two. He also scored on an 11-yard run giving Notre Dame a 35-13 lead at halftime. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Navy fought back in the second half, outscoring the Irish, 19-0. The Mids were a successful onside kick away from having a chance to tie or win the game in the fourth quarter, falling just short 35-32.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Notre Dame offense was connecting on all cylinders in the first half. The Irish scored touchdowns on their first three drives, missed a field goal on their next possession, and then scored on each of their next two possessions before halftime.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pyne completed touchdown passes to Audric Estime (30 yards) and Braden Lenzy (38 yards) in the first quarter. He found Chris Tyree open for a 5-yard touchdown pass early in the second quarter. Pyne ran the ball for an 11-yard touchdown before completing a 37-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Thomas with just over a minute remaining in the half.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">On Navy's second possession of the game, Xavier Arline connected with a wide open Mark Walker for a 34 yard completion moving the ball to the Notre Dame 36 yard line. Two plays later, Daba Fofana put Navy on the scoreboard with a 36-yard carry near the end of the first quarter. Fofana finished the game with 133 yards on just 15 carries.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Arline was also able to find the end zone on the ground with a 2-yard carry late in the first half. Arline finished the game with 63 yards rushing on 12 carries.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Navy came out in the second half and looked like a different team. The Navy defense held Notre Dame scoreless giving the offense an opportunity to chip away at the Irish lead.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bijan Nichols kicked a 26-yard field goal on Navy's opening drive of the half. Nichols, a team captain, was able to play his first game of the season today after battling an injury.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Arline completed a 23-yard touchdown pass to Mark Walker early in the fourth quarter. He also ran for the two-point conversion. Late in the game, Maasai Maynor connected with Maquel Haywood for a 20-yard touchdown, Vincent Terrell II converted the two-point conversion cutting the Notre Dame lead to 3.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Navy was unable to convert an onside kick and Notre Dame was unable to run out the clock.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Play of the game -</b> Notre Dame completed a 38-yard touchdown pass from Drew Pyne to Brandon Lenzy. Lenzy was covered well by Mbiti Williams Jr. but somehow caught the ball behind the back of the Navy defender and maintained control for Notre Dame's second touchdown.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Player of the game -</b> Notre Dame's Drew Pyne completed 17 of 21 passes and four touchdowns. He also had a rushing touchdown and had a part in each of Notre Dame's scores.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Notre Dame quarterback, Drew Pyne on Braden Lenzy's touchdown -</b> That was unbelievable. I threw it up and it was an unbelievable catch. I haven't seen anything like it before in my life. I am so happy for him.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>You hate to see that -</b> Xavier Arline went down with what appeared to be an ankle injury in the fourth quarter and did not return to the game. Arline is starting at quarterback since Tai Lavatai went out with a season ending injury.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNo2lE1Aov-nV_uKu2j4UFrbEcViAjbCNj9G_gtiXuzXATeVxZHcxTCA85SSH2T5b1B6g6Z-8XVqB7CODaQPZmZqLF3z9j2lWaDgWJZAK6JtQ0KyJttWmYRj4Y7aCAH2-Wp3r6oFc7cj_AN8-7OD8Ko-9w38ftb9UFF2-kFNoBrHao9GKRZw" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1556" data-original-width="1310" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNo2lE1Aov-nV_uKu2j4UFrbEcViAjbCNj9G_gtiXuzXATeVxZHcxTCA85SSH2T5b1B6g6Z-8XVqB7CODaQPZmZqLF3z9j2lWaDgWJZAK6JtQ0KyJttWmYRj4Y7aCAH2-Wp3r6oFc7cj_AN8-7OD8Ko-9w38ftb9UFF2-kFNoBrHao9GKRZw=w168-h200" width="168" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daba Fofana</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Navy fullback, Daba Fofana -</b> The O line was moving people the whole time. In the first half we were able to take advantage of that. the in the second half they started keying in on our run game and that was able to open things up for our passing game.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>What a turn around -</b> The Navy defense contained the Irish defense in the second half and sacked Pyne five times for a loss of 25 yards. Collin Ramos and John Marshall each had 1.5 sacks and Rayuan Lane had 1.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Unsung hero -</b> Dashaun Peele tipped a Drew Pyne pass that was intercepted by John Marshall. Navy scored a touchdown on the ensuing play.</div></div></div><p></p><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvg3QEsGtvJpSZuYlLqDW8eUhgBBOP1UsjxVUkcyPEfCPPuv_zfuuH2kkjv5jA-w8eeVESUf_fpKkBIGTw7PtSorpUDohvZ4p5flN6slT2MVf21u74TeD94xjfsjk00XBrI2sfr1DH-B6p1cjJvTjKlEKd9IdsMq5ChGWSczpsjI8jy0rbcQ" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1641" data-original-width="1861" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvg3QEsGtvJpSZuYlLqDW8eUhgBBOP1UsjxVUkcyPEfCPPuv_zfuuH2kkjv5jA-w8eeVESUf_fpKkBIGTw7PtSorpUDohvZ4p5flN6slT2MVf21u74TeD94xjfsjk00XBrI2sfr1DH-B6p1cjJvTjKlEKd9IdsMq5ChGWSczpsjI8jy0rbcQ=w200-h176" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ken Niumatalolo</td></tr></tbody></table><b>Navy coach, Ken Niumatalolo - </b>I am proud of our players. I don't know if I have ever been more proud of a team after a game, win or lose.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Notre Dame coach, Marcus Freeman -</b> As I told the team, first and foremost, no victory should be taken for granted. Congratulations on a hard-fought win. I challenged them on Friday. I challenged them at halftime. The one thing you know about Navy is they will never quit.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Records -</b> Notre Dame improves to 7-3 and Navy falls to 3-7.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Next week -</b> Notre Dame hosts Boston College next week and Navy travels to Central Florida.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-53642318276048315272022-10-21T07:38:00.089-05:002022-10-22T10:21:35.313-05:00Houston at Navy - Pregame Notes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiwZcs3wmPBTbK4-RAWgQDIDGUUOFjjXvCpGtRKtpLj8kWZdVCiV3Jw6pi9KBQlaYG-zTw3UZmusNObjKMk4ZkV-9PY1d-xkXOahvNoX9hQqx3Et7tlAZBV8XkTzzl9n4mHt_KvIWmQ_R6QnX5iU4sR9hjKmpezfFDORxj6GkdTbuk-fC7WA/s4288/100_3960.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiwZcs3wmPBTbK4-RAWgQDIDGUUOFjjXvCpGtRKtpLj8kWZdVCiV3Jw6pi9KBQlaYG-zTw3UZmusNObjKMk4ZkV-9PY1d-xkXOahvNoX9hQqx3Et7tlAZBV8XkTzzl9n4mHt_KvIWmQ_R6QnX5iU4sR9hjKmpezfFDORxj6GkdTbuk-fC7WA/w293-h220/100_3960.JPG" width="293" /><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></a></div><p></p><p></p><p>Navy (2-4) hosts Houston (3-3) in a Noon contest on Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. This will be the ninth meeting between the two schools and the last meeting as AAC foes. The Cougars will be moving to the Big 12 conference next season.</p><p>Houston holds a 6-2 record against the Midshipmen. Saturday's contest will be aired on ESPNU.</p><p>Navy is coming off a tough loss to SMU, 40-34 last Friday. The Cougars are coming off a 33-32 win at Memphis on October 7.</p><p>Tai Lavatai is the offensive leader of the team. Lavatai has thrown for 66o yards and 4 touchdowns on a running heavy team. He also has the most carries (94) and touchdowns (5) on the ground. Fullback Doba Fofana leads the team with 336 yards rushing. Navy is ranked 5th in the nation in rushing yards, averaging 255.2 yards per game.</p><p>Jayden Umbarger leads the receiving corps with 13 receptions for 169 yards and one touchdown. Slotback Vincent Terrell Jr. also has six receptions and two touchdowns.</p><p>John Marshall has 42 tackles and two sacks for the defense.</p><p>Clayton Tune has completed 64.7% of his passes for the Cougars. He has thrown for 1567 yards and 12 touchdowns. Tune's top target is Nathaniel Dell. Dell has 43 receptions for 534 yards and six touchdowns.</p><p>Brandon Campbell (a USC transfer) and Tune lead the Houston running game. Campbell has 67 carries for 296 yards and three touchdowns. Tune has 66 carries for 211 yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>Donavan Mutin and Gervarrius Owens have 33 and 32 tackles respectively this season. Mutin has four tackles for a loss and Owens has an interception.</p><p>Houston is a small favorite in the game.</p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-37352412766632365582022-10-08T19:31:00.003-05:002022-10-08T19:31:31.280-05:00Navy Dominates Tulsa, 53-21<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGlmcqvypcyaCq591PG6Cmf0aRqz6HIDhdOhkyPgyaC83PL57N_bjLC7Nrlofjrj2ql3EatIF5a6CGiyWbmafUL1pmfpaTj09TBtX8An-TwfbLdVvnC8BZmzR_9KQd7DAR32K1-ZXB_iH4VQre1o1oM5DXUUehm7x23Pi3F3yB-SFvQkVvg/s794/IMG_4856.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="794" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGlmcqvypcyaCq591PG6Cmf0aRqz6HIDhdOhkyPgyaC83PL57N_bjLC7Nrlofjrj2ql3EatIF5a6CGiyWbmafUL1pmfpaTj09TBtX8An-TwfbLdVvnC8BZmzR_9KQd7DAR32K1-ZXB_iH4VQre1o1oM5DXUUehm7x23Pi3F3yB-SFvQkVvg/w200-h200/IMG_4856.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Navy came into their game against visiting Tulsa as a slight underdog. With 5:10 left in the first quarter, Daniel Davies kicked the first of his three field goals giving Navy a lead that they would not give up for the rest of the game. <span style="background-color: white;">The Mids finished the game against their AAC opponent, 53-21 improving Navy's record to 2-3 and 2-1 in the AAC.</span><div><br /></div><div><div>The Midshipmen were playing on all cylinders on both sides of the football for the first time this season. The offense looked like Navy football of old and rushed for 455 yards and five touchdowns in the game. Five ball carriers averaged over 5 yards per carry and four of them rushed for over 60 yards in the game.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Daba Fofana was impressive carrying the ball this afternoon, rushing for 159 yards and three touchdowns. Vincent Terrell II carried the ball 17 times for 94 yards and a touchdown to complement Fofana and created a one-two punch that Tulsa couldn't contain.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Brian Newberry's defense would not be outdone holding Tulsa to just 25 yards rushing in the game. The defense also had three interceptions, six quarterback hurries, and five pass breakups in the game.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Colin Ramos, Nicholas Straw, and Elias Larry each had interceptions in the game. Larry also had two pass breakups causing problems for Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Where Did That Come From</b> - On Navy's third drive of the game, freshman wide receiver got the fans excited. Nathan Kent, on his first collegiate play, took a Tai Lavatai hand off and used his impressive speed to run for 70 yards and a touchdown giving Navy a 10-0 lead.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Drive of the Game</b> - On Navy's first drive of the second half, Coach Ken Niumatalolo obviously wanted to keep the momentum that they had build up in the first half. The Mids faced a 4th-and-3 on their own 46 yard line and ran a perfect fake punt. Rayuan Lane III took the snap, his first career carry, and sprinted down the sideline for 28 yards giving Navy a first down at Tulsa's 26 yard line. On the next play, Niumatalolo called another gutsy play. Lavatai pitched the ball to Kai Puailoa-Rojas who then threw the ball back to Lavatai for a 26 yard touchdown giving Navy a 43-14 lead.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Performance of the Game</b> - The Navy offense scored 26 points in the second quarter. Navy has not scored that many points in a game this season. Fofana had three touchdowns on the ground, Davies kicked the second of his three field goals, and the defense forced a safety.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Tulsa Coach Philip Montgomery on Navy's Running Game</b> - "Well obviously it's a tough offense to go against. If you let the fullback get going then it really opens up the rest of their offense."</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Navy Coach Ken Niumatalolo on Navy's Offense</b> - "It is the young men. They continue to come to work, continue to battle. They haven't given up. This team that showed up today, I expected this team. It's all them."</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Next Week</b> - Navy travels to SMU on Friday and Tulsa has an off week.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-72437930095553640822022-10-07T12:37:00.053-05:002022-10-08T13:50:59.900-05:00Tulsa at Navy - Pregame Notes<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvIeExnrgVnPjtLoVcHtF_lrA2TF2FjFdHGqTPSEZqw_LU1beaCX11VaZFeVSSRwjvgtSoZQRIpgitHUcdx0iGwmWWVLpf0xWHUHE3Y8A-axk_yE5h9NPvjTKfkDWIMPyN6ps_xaM-2ims8nP29Z-HzZgMZ0yb-bHdMRCRsayDdMQO8j4pjA/s4032/IMG_8731.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvIeExnrgVnPjtLoVcHtF_lrA2TF2FjFdHGqTPSEZqw_LU1beaCX11VaZFeVSSRwjvgtSoZQRIpgitHUcdx0iGwmWWVLpf0xWHUHE3Y8A-axk_yE5h9NPvjTKfkDWIMPyN6ps_xaM-2ims8nP29Z-HzZgMZ0yb-bHdMRCRsayDdMQO8j4pjA/s320/IMG_8731.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>Navy (1-3) hosts the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-3) on Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Mids lead the series against Tulsa, 7-2 but just 2-2 at home.<p></p><div>The Midshipmen are coming off a tough loss to military academy rivals, Air Force 13-10. Tulsa fell to Cincinnati, 31-21.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tulsa is led by quarterback, Davis Brin. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Brin has thrown for 1,555 yards and 12 touchdowns. He has thrown just 3 interceptions. Brin is averaging 15.4 yards per completion, which is good for third-best in the country.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tulsa's receiving leaders are Keylon Stokes who has 37 catches and 3 TDs and JuanCarlos Santana who has reigned in 22 catches 4 TDs. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 5"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Steven Anderson leads the Tulsa running game with 229 yards and 4 TDs. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">The cornerstones of the Golden </span>Hurricane<span style="font-family: inherit;"> defense is graduate student Bryson Powers who has 47 tackles and Justin Wright who has 38. </span></div><div class="column"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="column">The Midshipmen offense is lead by junior quarterback, Tai Lavatai. Lavatia leads the team in rushing with 135 yards and 3 TDs. He has completed 52% of his passes for 515 yards and 2 TDs. Jayden Umbarger has 8 receptions for 110 yards to lead the receivers.</div><div class="column"><br /></div><div class="column">John Marshall leads the defense with 34 tackles and 2 sacks this season.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><p>Tomorrow's game will be televised on CBS Sports Network and kickoff is scheduled for 3:30.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-91496147196759391842022-09-10T19:15:00.000-05:002022-09-10T19:15:15.904-05:00Memphis Passing Game Sinks Navy, 37-13<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYTFH1gA7CSIcRW92wMzXw_PWXf4QN7N7_kV7oz3HfkZ7n-wmSpU-smv_8iGvBknZFnDgTTY-8xGUe31PG9hTDU8T1I2HsngeV36nEKN38FEh5ys9F1Tl_iXAb8H5j8WhsKu-NUlfP84Em0-DRPqDdCJjNXUt8bQ7WB-5exwnYvW1Vdk0kQ/s794/IMG_4856.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="794" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYTFH1gA7CSIcRW92wMzXw_PWXf4QN7N7_kV7oz3HfkZ7n-wmSpU-smv_8iGvBknZFnDgTTY-8xGUe31PG9hTDU8T1I2HsngeV36nEKN38FEh5ys9F1Tl_iXAb8H5j8WhsKu-NUlfP84Em0-DRPqDdCJjNXUt8bQ7WB-5exwnYvW1Vdk0kQ/w211-h211/IMG_4856.JPG" width="211" /></a></div>Navy came into their game against Memphis hoping to right the ship and get their first win of the season. Last week at home against Delaware, the offense struggled putting points on the board. The defense, on the other hand, played well and kept Navy in the game.<p></p><p>Navy didn't play well on either side of the football this week. Granted, the offense still struggled scoring points, finding the end zone only two times out of their 10 possessions. The turnover bug hasn't left the Navy offense either as the Mids threw two interceptions and lost a fumble.</p><p>The defense couldn't contain Memphis quarterback, Seth Henigan. The sophomore signal caller completed 24 passes on 34 attempts for 415 yards and two touchdowns. The running game was good enough to keep the Navy defense honest, gaining 91 yards and accounting for two rushing touchdowns.</p><p>Navy was still in the game at halftime, trailing 13-7. Navy's lone score in the first half was a 62-yard pass from Tai Lavatai to Anton Hall Jr. The catch was Hall's first of his career and the longest pass of Lavatai's career.</p><p>In the second half, Memphis took control and outscored the Midshipmen 24-6 to give Memphis their first win of the season, 37-13. Lavatai scored a rushing touchdown from one yard out with 12:46 remaining in the game. The two-point conversion attempt was no good and Navy would not have another scoring drive in the game.</p><p>You could tell by his demeanor in the post-game press conference that Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo was frustrated with the team's performance the past two weeks.</p><p>"Tough loss. Our kids, everybody with them, are devastated. We put a lot into this."</p><p>It was obvious that the losses and overall performance to open the season are not what Navy or Coach Niumatalolo are satisfied with. Especially with the offense, of which he's the coordinator and play caller.</p><p>"From the first game, there was nowhere to go but up. It was better (than last week) but still not good enough. Still too many mistakes."</p><p><b>Play of the game</b> - Navy called a halfback pass on a second down at the Memphis 29 yard line. Maquel Haywood through a pass into coverage that was intercepted by Quindell Johnson in the end zone. Coach Niumatalolo said that play "changed all the momentum".</p><p><b>Player of the game</b> - Memphis quarterback completed 24 passes for 415 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p><b>Statistically speaking</b> - Navy had the time-of-possession advantage in the game, 32:34 - 27:26. Memphis had only two fewer plays in the game.</p><p><b>From the press box</b> - A reporter in the press box after the game mentioned that Navy had only one good play and one good drive in the game.</p><p><b>Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai on his touchdown pass </b>- "It was good to get something going. It was spurts of happiness. At the end of the day, it was great to see Anton's first touchdown, but we didn't get the job done today on offense."</p><p><b>Navy linebacker John Marshall</b> - "I think it (the game) came down to a couple of plays. Our defense flashes a lot, but that consistency is what will keep us going throughout the year. I think we are just a couple of plays away from being a really good defense."</p><p><b>Records</b> - Navy falls to 0-2 on the season and Memphis improves to 1-1.</p><p><b>Next week</b> - Navy will have a bye week next week and then will travel to East Carolina on September 24. Memphis will host Arkansas State in their first home game of the year.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-66627181215212076862022-09-09T12:01:00.083-05:002022-09-10T13:33:03.298-05:00Memphis at Navy - Pregame Notes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO717vtOLjU6AxVyo9f2kxJbS0taODW4RwfNkKMiCkYgJijm3uu4BH4FVlG8dkS76rUTvRcGER3sn31gRc3tYH1oCXPeXYFOSe53C15OGxJLav-K0Qm-Rr_mNhlTwtHeZDXqKBFIjI-WoAeDvTkmJAg5QVNKGJSI5swCrMZHlkT8k_zrxnrQ/s4032/IMG_8586.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO717vtOLjU6AxVyo9f2kxJbS0taODW4RwfNkKMiCkYgJijm3uu4BH4FVlG8dkS76rUTvRcGER3sn31gRc3tYH1oCXPeXYFOSe53C15OGxJLav-K0Qm-Rr_mNhlTwtHeZDXqKBFIjI-WoAeDvTkmJAg5QVNKGJSI5swCrMZHlkT8k_zrxnrQ/w247-h185/IMG_8586.HEIC" width="247" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The Memphis Tigers will travel to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Saturday to face the Navy Midshipmen. Both teams are looking for their first win of the season. Memphis lost last week at Mississippi State, 49-23. The Mids fell short against Delaware, 14-7.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Saturday will be the eighth meeting between the two schools. Memphis has a 4-3 record against Navy and has won the last three meetings.</p><div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">Memphis has 37 transfers on their roster from schools including Cal, Florida, Miami, and Ohio State. They also have 13 fifth-year players on their two-deep roster.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Senior quarterback, Seth Hennigan leads the Memphis offense. He completed 19-30 attempts last week for 165 yards and a touchdown. Jevon Ducker and Brandon Thomas combined for 96 yards against Mississippi State.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Redshirt Seniors Jaylon Allen and Qunidell Johnson led the Tigers in tackles with 12 and nine respectively. Allen also had a sack in the game and Johnson had an interception.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The Navy defense held Delaware to just 13 rushing yards last week and recorded 12 tackles for a loss and five sacks.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The offense struggled early in the game losing three fumbles in the first five offensive series. Navy lost just five fumbles in the entire 2021 season.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The Mids are lead by junior quarterback, Tai Lavatai. Lavatai carried the ball 18 times last week and had the teams only touchdown in the game. He also completed five passes for 135 yards.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Linebacker Colin Ramos led the defense with nine tackles against the Blue Hens. Evan Gibbons had eight tackles and two tackles for a loss. Striker John Marshall had seven tackles and two sacks.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Tomorrow's game will be televised on CBS Sports Network and kickoff is scheduled for 3:30.</p><p><br /></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-85017995515534212482022-09-03T16:01:00.003-05:002022-09-10T14:22:26.887-05:00Navy Falls to Visiting Delaware, 14-7<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCoLtguk6X2j3GyJorPFYf3IV0gk-DurMPjNFfZNais77WeoyXMhFV_EczgdTCLgDDzdd-bK22Smw7U44a2NJMiO2Q1EhFsqnCpKSaUjPoiuKG0gfCk9qoP432Nyg5vUPns31EYWJpf_i74Z9SfFsI2eqKZPm9XwmUnjVl9UThOMHJnxbe_A/s577/navy_goat.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="577" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCoLtguk6X2j3GyJorPFYf3IV0gk-DurMPjNFfZNais77WeoyXMhFV_EczgdTCLgDDzdd-bK22Smw7U44a2NJMiO2Q1EhFsqnCpKSaUjPoiuKG0gfCk9qoP432Nyg5vUPns31EYWJpf_i74Z9SfFsI2eqKZPm9XwmUnjVl9UThOMHJnxbe_A/w200-h200/navy_goat.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: inherit;">A Navy fumble on the opening play of the game that was recovered by Delaware set the tone for the remainder of the season opener for the Midshipmen. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Navy quarterback, Tai Lavatai carried the ball on Navy's first play and fumbled after a carry of seven yards. Delaware's Del Nickles recovered the fumble on the Navy 24 yard line. Two plays later, Delaware connected on a 6 yard touchdown pass from Nolan Henderson to Bryce De Maille giving the Blue Hens a 7-0 lead just 42 seconds into the game.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Turnovers were the downfall for the Mids in today's game. Navy was held to a three-and-out and a missed a field goal on their next two drives. Then fumbled the ball away to Delaware on their following two drives.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Navy head coach, Ken Niumatalolo and the coaching staff have been preaching to get a fast start in today's game. </span>Unfortunately three turnovers in Navy's first five possessions deflated the offense's momentum. </p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVrkvpcrrGNDm7uMRO8peYpWXLxRczq88Yb0mBhk2-ehJsk-C3bUIJdEfes47WSm9Cf9pJXcojA_BO3NHxRbc5_Sjp_ivCLWDlV98hC9jdSy5XjcogxCHT2QTE5bYQnImdpob3vYXTPG4RoPyFpZiUd-qz_lNXlic5aeHtC3ktbWTEFvuFQ/s1467/IMG_8563.HEIC" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="John Marshall" border="0" data-original-height="1393" data-original-width="1467" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVrkvpcrrGNDm7uMRO8peYpWXLxRczq88Yb0mBhk2-ehJsk-C3bUIJdEfes47WSm9Cf9pJXcojA_BO3NHxRbc5_Sjp_ivCLWDlV98hC9jdSy5XjcogxCHT2QTE5bYQnImdpob3vYXTPG4RoPyFpZiUd-qz_lNXlic5aeHtC3ktbWTEFvuFQ/w200-h190/IMG_8563.HEIC" title="John Marshall" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John Marshall</td></tr></tbody></table>"We lost three possessions and that hurts," shared Niumatalolo. "It couldn't have started in a worse way."<br /><p></p><p>The Navy defense kept the team in the game, even giving them a chance to win late in the contest. The Mids defense had 12 tackles for a loss in the game and sacked Henderson five times. Both Kip Franklin and John Marshall spoke highly of the defense in the post game press conference.</p><p>Marshall had two sacks in today's game and created chaos for the Delaware offense all afternoon.</p><p>Navy kept fighting and finally put points on the scoreboard with 29 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Lavatai carried the ball two yards and got the season's first touchdown. The junior quarterback had 34 yards on 18 carries in the game. Lavatai also completed five passes for a career high 135 yards, including a 43 yard completion as the first half ended.</p><p>Navy hosts American Athletic Conference for Memphis next Saturday in Annapolis.</p><p><b>Vital statistic</b> - Navy had three lost fumbles in today's game. The Midshipmen had just two lost fumbles in the last eight games last year.</p><p><b>Battling an injury</b> - Navy team captain, Bijan Nichols was questionable in today's game with a leg injury and did not play. Nichols is thought to be the first punter to be named a captain at Navy and only the second kicker (first since 1930).</p><p><b>Coach Niumatalolo on the pressure of Navy's quarterbacks</b> - "The quarterback in our offense gets a lot of credit when things go well because the ball is always in his hands. But you also get a lot of blame because the ball is always in your hands. It's the nature of the position."</p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfH2zxDHnGKAfcKAsl89QGokgaIzHPps1CFDefb2XuUJtkS0LXbvfkM9KyMQwR3CcNGXFzJ6t7_i6cNAOIaB68yWpwShlxZXO2QcFYAuVjTqvyAygJcV9czTVH8APVeBS4NH2sLAk_nTaj8Jd26-gv8KbALv9Tc4jiPrDPmH7tOrAGlEXqQg/s2532/IMG_8561.HEIC" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2532" data-original-width="2063" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfH2zxDHnGKAfcKAsl89QGokgaIzHPps1CFDefb2XuUJtkS0LXbvfkM9KyMQwR3CcNGXFzJ6t7_i6cNAOIaB68yWpwShlxZXO2QcFYAuVjTqvyAygJcV9czTVH8APVeBS4NH2sLAk_nTaj8Jd26-gv8KbALv9Tc4jiPrDPmH7tOrAGlEXqQg/w163-h200/IMG_8561.HEIC" width="163" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kip Franklin</td></tr></tbody></table><b><br />Kip Franklin on the offense's struggles</b> - "We have to be resilient. That was tough, but we need to be able to just brush this game off our shoulder. We're a tough team; we've been in situations like this before and we need to come back and play better."<p></p><p><b>Unsung hero</b> - Navy's Colin Ramos had nine tackles, one tackle for a loss, and one forced fumble.</p><p><b>Delaware head coach Ryan Party on shutting down the triple-option </b>- "I told Coach Rojas after the game I thought that was one of the best performances a defense had against a triple-option team in a long time. I thought we had an unbelievable assignment-based plan going into it and our guys executed it perfectly."</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vg7YknJ0FBM" width="320" youtube-src-id="Vg7YknJ0FBM"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-81398751259167593202022-09-02T10:04:00.001-05:002022-09-03T10:05:45.752-05:00Delaware at Navy - Pregame Notes<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDmM-0NYdstOJz1tH5xwYfPvKLG8rUQQaQQ0yaIKv-POiXZ7hS2cztDk3qTtgXpC1hhK3yyGYt7xKjNPXNlmqYMuidmSPSCIK8L3afI6mv27lqR6zzGzPmMdbyGCx8560lLuGT5ArKQbX-FSgGqVYTOgt2Q7PSJ6pG7Ahg8g-mP967_27nw/s4032/IMG_8546.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDmM-0NYdstOJz1tH5xwYfPvKLG8rUQQaQQ0yaIKv-POiXZ7hS2cztDk3qTtgXpC1hhK3yyGYt7xKjNPXNlmqYMuidmSPSCIK8L3afI6mv27lqR6zzGzPmMdbyGCx8560lLuGT5ArKQbX-FSgGqVYTOgt2Q7PSJ6pG7Ahg8g-mP967_27nw/s320/IMG_8546.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>Navy hosts Delaware at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Saturday in the opening game of the 2022 season. This will be the 18th meeting between the two schools and the first one since 2013. Navy has won the last three meetings.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Navy is led by head coach, Ken Niumatalolo who will be beginning his 15th season leading the Midshipmen.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Blue Hens are playing their first contest under Head Coach Ryan Carty. Carty a is 2006 Delaware graduate.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;">Navy is 55-22 at home under </span><dfn style="box-sizing: border-box; word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-style: normal;">Niumatalolo and </span></dfn><span style="background-color: white;">7-7 in season openers, </span><span style="background-color: white;">including a 5-2 mark when opening the year at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; word-wrap: break-word;">The Mids have their hands full with a challenging schedule this season. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Navy's 12 opponents in 2022 combined to go 100-52 in 2021 (.658), making Navy's schedule the toughest in the country this year based on last year's opponents' win-loss records.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The key to Navy's </span>success<span style="font-family: inherit;"> this year will be junior quarterback, Tai Lavatai. Lavatai completed 55% of his passes last season along with 5 TDs. The running game will be where Lavatai needs to lead the offense.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;">Delaware has 17 transfers on its roster and </span>returns eight defensive starters from a season ago. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Quarterback Nolan Henderson in his sixth season with Delaware will be the leader on the offensive side of the ball. His main target will be <span style="font-family: inherit;">wide receiver Thyrick Pitts who has had a reception in 30-consecutive games, which is fifth all-time in UD history</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kickoff on Saturday is </span>scheduled<span style="font-family: inherit;"> for 12:02 PM and will be covered by </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">CBS Sports Network.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><dfn style="box-sizing: border-box; word-wrap: break-word;"><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div></dfn></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span face="Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-68925516557626952422021-12-11T20:51:00.000-05:002021-12-11T20:51:26.996-05:00Navy Upsets Army, 17-13<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVF8dCNFjttmNMxK2jKnZRckQrfY1V6rgIT48bOzHIZCzwVvI71TZUN6mX4HoMPo5sKZ1nGMU6-6OIoeNuyQhwfqo_DyNq2_75TKYhJl6BQLokBSzT4EjOhJBkb4_iZ7Scu_cSRt-NTYrjE5FW5fER20YwgSsIcDdPPJ9NoNZs4vJRozTzmQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVF8dCNFjttmNMxK2jKnZRckQrfY1V6rgIT48bOzHIZCzwVvI71TZUN6mX4HoMPo5sKZ1nGMU6-6OIoeNuyQhwfqo_DyNq2_75TKYhJl6BQLokBSzT4EjOhJBkb4_iZ7Scu_cSRt-NTYrjE5FW5fER20YwgSsIcDdPPJ9NoNZs4vJRozTzmQ=w297-h223" width="297" /></a></div>The Army-Navy game is historically a close, hard-fought battle between two rival service academies. This year's contest was the 122nd time these two schools have faced each other, and was no different.<br /><p></p><p>Navy came into today's contest with a 3-8 record hoping to get a needed win against favored Army. A win would also prevent the Cadets from winning this year's Commander-in-Chief's trophy.</p><p>Army came out of the gate quickly, when QB Christian Anderson put the Cadets on the scoreboard on just the fourth play from scrimmage, with a 56-yard keeper.</p><p>The Midshipmen didn't flinch, and sophomore quarterback, Tai Lavatai led Navy on their own scoring drive. The drive was 11 plays for 83 yards and took 5:38 off the board. Lavatai called his own number and scored on an 8-yard carry to tie the game, 7-7 with 7:22 left in the first quarter.</p><p>On the Navy scoring drive, backup quarterback Xavier Arline pulled a hamstring on a 10-yard carry and would not take another snap in the game.</p><p>Army regained the lead on the ensuing drive when Cole Talley connected on a 31-yard field goal with 13 seconds remaining in the first quarter. Anderson led the Cadets with two big passes on the drive, one to Isaiah Alston for 35 yards and one to Cade Barnard for 12 yards. Anderson would finish the game with 7 completions for 108 yards.</p><p>The Navy and Army defenses tightened up and forced punts on the next four drives. </p><p>Navy drove down the field late in the first half looking to tie the game before halftime. Bijan Nichols missed a 53-yard field goal giving the ball back to Army with under five minutes remaining in the half.</p><p>The Cadets moved the ball with two more big passes from Anderson and a Navy personal foul. The drive stalled at the Navy 15 and Talley hit a 32-yard field goal to give Army a 13-7 lead going into the half.</p><p>Navy took the lead in the game on their first drive of the second half. </p><p>Lavatai connected with freshman Maquel Haywood for 24-yard pitch and catch moving the ball into </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhp7wuZCiLUJUeF8Mw9KbPyYUItOuj1HscQjd6MaOCz0wIhaNcnp2_xADlwnHfwl7lyh6HrH1N6wTUYzKZ3aLmtju_yfjxRbfy7yt1irzmPcbPz6_6T1ZGPRaPCFbamNlmo1KLVrDI3DoyTe68qSoD54iGohYmRAl0DuwMTTOxi8zldKZAgAw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhp7wuZCiLUJUeF8Mw9KbPyYUItOuj1HscQjd6MaOCz0wIhaNcnp2_xADlwnHfwl7lyh6HrH1N6wTUYzKZ3aLmtju_yfjxRbfy7yt1irzmPcbPz6_6T1ZGPRaPCFbamNlmo1KLVrDI3DoyTe68qSoD54iGohYmRAl0DuwMTTOxi8zldKZAgAw=w232-h174" width="232" /></a></div><br />Army territory. Later in the drive Navy faced a fourth and four with the ball on the Army 28. Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo played aggressively and decided to go for the first down instead of attempting a field goal.<p></p><p>Chance Warren't number was called and made a fantastic play on a reverse call. Warren scrambled down the sideline to the Army 2-yard line. Lavatai called his own number and scored the go-ahead touchdown with some help from his offensive line.</p><p>Navy extended their lead when Nichols connected on a 43-yard field goal, giving Navy a 17-13 lead.</p><p>Army got the ball back with 2:56 remaining in the game with a chance to get the win. The Cadets had the ball in Navy territory facing a fourth and three play. Navy captain and senior leader, Diego Fagot along with Jacob Busic stuffed Anderson, sealing the win for Navy.</p><p>Tai Lavatai completed four passes for 82 yards and carried the ball 20 times for 62 yards and two touchdowns.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8XfSXW4KffsoRLZ4COAur1iT6o4gCt1iHsewnGB4Io9bFfmuytpn0_fGud7qschYdVeD2Fyhk6yG2-H9xsYuOv8st1enA8ISPjBp2wphUqNRvBV0jEOOtjCvrxlqpCFNyo9oncUjQRUoL0AnmHgQMnHPlAtuIUhFM83xByt0lDEQW7I0mSQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8XfSXW4KffsoRLZ4COAur1iT6o4gCt1iHsewnGB4Io9bFfmuytpn0_fGud7qschYdVeD2Fyhk6yG2-H9xsYuOv8st1enA8ISPjBp2wphUqNRvBV0jEOOtjCvrxlqpCFNyo9oncUjQRUoL0AnmHgQMnHPlAtuIUhFM83xByt0lDEQW7I0mSQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div>Diego Fagot led the defense with nine tackles and two QB hurries. Fagot also got a carry on mistaken fake punt when he took the unexpected snap and scrambled four yards for a Navy first down.<p></p><p>The Midshipmen finish the year with a 4-8 record. Army falls to 8-4 and will face Missouri in the Armed Forces Bowl on December 22.</p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-66780880150312186502021-10-30T06:00:00.003-05:002021-10-31T17:34:44.014-05:00Midshipmen Earn Second Win Against Tulsa, 20-17<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbNTwnpODvhUUDrTVz80FkBiLCuAHkl0iggYevLt6pdDHdf0qdsqZqbY3J1HsSILcBrD2hkA3jG7eGwz6CTHMuczKOnViEMwZIRnyuvMi-4A8qg5X5twUt6RiEsu8QZ6NB1wp/s577/navy_goat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="577" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbNTwnpODvhUUDrTVz80FkBiLCuAHkl0iggYevLt6pdDHdf0qdsqZqbY3J1HsSILcBrD2hkA3jG7eGwz6CTHMuczKOnViEMwZIRnyuvMi-4A8qg5X5twUt6RiEsu8QZ6NB1wp/s320/navy_goat.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Midway through the second quarter of a scoreless ball game, Tulsa's Anthony Watkins broke free and sprinted 78 yards to what looked like would be a Golden Hurricane touchdown. Navy's Michael McMorris however, made what turned out to be the play of the game, catching Watkins from behind and tackling the runner on the Navy 7 yard line. <p></p><p>The Mids defense played tough and held Tulsa to a 26-yard field goal. The four point <span style="font-family: times;">difference from McMorris's don't-give-up tackle was the difference in the game. The Navy Midshipmen earned their second win of the year on the road against Tulsa, 20-17.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: times;">"Mikey's play was the play of the game, probably the play of the year," said Navy head coach, Ken Niumatalolo.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">Navy and Tulsa bat</span>tled defensively through the first half and the score was tied 3-3 at the intermission.</p><p>Tulsa got the ball to start the second half and Watkins took the Navy kickoff and returned the ball 97 yards for a touchdown giving the Golden Hurricane a 10-3 lead.</p><p>On the ensuing drive, the Midshipmen put together a 10-play, 75-yard drive that was capped off by a one yard TD run by James Harris to even the score, 10-10.</p><p>On Navy's next drive, Navy signal caller Tai Lavatai led the Midshipmen on 14-play, 80-yard drive that took over eight minutes off the clock. Lavatai called his own number and scored from one yard out giving Navy their first lead of the game with 11:24 remaining in the fourth quarter.</p><p>Tulsa turned the ball over on downs on their next drive, giving Navy good field position at the Golden Hurricane 48 yard line. A heavy dose of fullback Isaac Ruoss, Lavatai, and Harris moved the ball to the Tulsa 29 yard line. Bijan Nichols converted a 48-yard field goal giving Navy a 20-10 lead with 4:14 remaining in the game.</p><p>Tulsa started the next drive at their own 35. Quarterback Davis Brin led Tulsa on a must-score drive completing four passes for 68 yards including a two-yard touchdown pass to Ezra Naylor II. The 8-play scoring drive left just over two minutes on the clock with Navy holding a 3-point lead.</p><p>Navy recovered the onside kick attempt and were able to run out the clock.</p><p>Navy ran the ball 60 times for 302 yards in the game and did not complete a pass. Carlinos Acie led the Mids ground game with 80 yards on just 3 carries.</p><p>John Marshall and Diego Fagot led the defense with 8 and 7 tackles respectively. Marshall also had a fumble recovery. Rayuan Lane had an interception.</p><p>Navy (2-6) travels to South Bend next Saturday to take on Notre Dame.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-16581591360666533012021-10-23T15:46:00.000-05:002021-10-23T15:46:05.845-05:00Navy Falls to #2 Cincinnati, 27-20<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXIK7kN-evJoFes2_7D4K4X1MxNOtP1dQlucGew0exjv77_gVyzvPyVxLhD-m5vpT3sO52zwRn_bdRjrk8xvqjdh_WVOis4rTTtY6eQ4-i4-GwaH_dycB2kQVz191ktV7jAbx/s794/IMG_4856.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="794" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXIK7kN-evJoFes2_7D4K4X1MxNOtP1dQlucGew0exjv77_gVyzvPyVxLhD-m5vpT3sO52zwRn_bdRjrk8xvqjdh_WVOis4rTTtY6eQ4-i4-GwaH_dycB2kQVz191ktV7jAbx/w200-h200/IMG_4856.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Navy lost a heartbreaker to visiting Cincinnati, 27-20. The Mids played even with the Bearcats throughout the first half, trailing just 13-10 at halftime. Cincinnati scored 14 points in the third quarter to force Navy out of their game plan by forcing them to play from behind.<div><br /></div><div>Navy didn't disappoint by scoring 10 points in the fourth quarter and converting and onside kick to give the Mids a chance at tying the game with less than a minute remaining. The Cincinnati defense came up with a clutch INT preserving the win. </div><div><br /></div><div>Cincinnati remains undefeated (7-0) and Navy falls to 1-6. The Midshipmen take on Tulsa on Friday. <br /><p></p><p><b><u>Great Beginning</u></b></p><p>Cincinnati won the coin toss and elected to receive. The Navy defense forced a two consecutive three-and-outs. On the Midshipmen's second drive of the game, they put together a 13 play, 79-yard scoring drive. Tai Lavatai capped off the drive with a two yard TD run to give Navy the early 7-0 lead.</p><p><b><u>Ouch!</u></b></p><p>Following Navy's impressive scoring drive, Cincinnati bounced back with a quick scoring drive of their own. Following a Navy onside kick attempt, Desmond Ridder completed two consecutive passes, the last one a 31-yard TD pass to Josh Whyle.</p><p><b><u>No Quit</u></b></p><p>Not to be outdone, Navy battled back to take the lead after Cincinnati's quick score. The Midshipmen took over at their own 49 yard line following a Maquel Haywood 48 yard kickoff return. On the drive, Lavatai connected with Kai Puailoa-Rojas for a 21-yard completion. The drive stalled at the Bearcats 16 yard line. Bijan Nichols hit a 33 yard field goal to give Navy the three point lead, 10-7.</p><p><b><u>Cincinnati Got Hot!</u></b></p><p>After falling behind to Navy, 10-7, the Bearcats offense caught on fire and scored on four consecutive drives. They connected on two field goals before halftime to take a 13-10 lead into the intermission. To start the second half, Cincinnati scored TDs on two consecutive drives. Jerome Ford found paydirt with a 43 yard run for the first score. On the next Bearcat drive, Ridder connected again with Whyle for a score, this time from 3 yards out giving Cincinnati a 27-10 lead.</p><p><b><u>Look out for the injury bug</u></b></p><p>Two offensive linemen from Navy had to leave the game due to injuries. Center Darrellson Masaniai went out in the first quarter. Offensive Tackle Kip Frankland also left the game with an injury in the second quarter.</p><p><b><u>Never Quit</u></b></p><p>It goes without saying that Navy football players have a "don't quit" attitude. Navy showed that this afternoon against #2 Cincinnati. Navy had fallen behind the Bearcats 27-10 going into the fourth quarter. Bijan Nichols kicked a 27 yard field goal with 7:34 left in the game cappaing off a 9-play, 48 yard drive, cutting the Cincy lead to two touchdowns. </p><p>The Navy defense continued their scrappy scheme and forced a Cincinnati three-and-out. The Navy offense drove down the field led by Tai Lavatai. Lavtai threw nine passes on the drive which is unheard of in the current Navy offense. Lavatai ended the drive with a one yard TD carry cutting the Cincinnati lead to 27-20 with 0:50 remaining in the game. </p><p>The Navy kickoff team successfully kicked on onside kick and Jamal Glenn recovered the ball on the Navy 47. The Navy comeback ended on a Lavatai INT with 25 seconds remaining in the game.</p><p><b><u>Strasemeier's Stat of the game</u></b></p><p>Scott Strasemeier, Navy's Senior Associate A.D./Sports Information, shared that Cincinnati's 271 yards in today's game were the least they've gained in 19 games going back to 2019.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-36344725729341471082021-10-22T09:02:00.001-05:002021-10-23T10:15:48.555-05:00Navy Hosts #2 Cincinnati<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqmvGnky5mV-SWEiOGNuohwhMnTG6hTogSPXaGEHVjmw5lTjE-Wpq2f-gEvdel2W0Sruo6a6FBtohwIEHI0LA7vAQxscHn09iYTIDytPyb2R3tiCXSrp5a3xgWqthEiMtCb63/s4288/100_3974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqmvGnky5mV-SWEiOGNuohwhMnTG6hTogSPXaGEHVjmw5lTjE-Wpq2f-gEvdel2W0Sruo6a6FBtohwIEHI0LA7vAQxscHn09iYTIDytPyb2R3tiCXSrp5a3xgWqthEiMtCb63/w320-h240/100_3974.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Navy plays host to #2 Cincinnati in Annapolis on Saturday. The Bearcats are ranked second in both the AP and Coaches Polls. The game will kickoff at 12:05 on ESPN2. <p></p><p>The Bearcats are lead by head coach Luke Fickell. Fickell is in his 5th season at Cincinnati and holds a 41-14 record. </p><p>The last time Navy faced Cincinnati was in 2018 in Ohio. The Bearcats trounced Navy 42-0. That win was the first and only win that Cincinnati has against Navy. The Midshipmen lead the series contests, 3-1.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="150" src="blob:https://www.blogger.com/5a4a3fb8-280c-4f77-94b3-594aa3bc99ef" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="200" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Desmond Ridder</td></tr></tbody></table>Cincinnati comes to Navy as a national powerhouse boasting a 6-0 record. They are averaging 43.0 points per game which is good for #6 in the country. Their win margin this season is 29.8 points per game.</p><p>The player to watch today for Cincy is senior quarterback, Desmond Ridder. Ridder comes into the game as a Heisman Trophy candidate throwing for 13 TDs and averaging 238.2 yards per game this season.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-2689293728911476502021-10-02T18:55:00.000-05:002021-10-02T18:55:14.838-05:00Navy Knocks off the Knights, 34-30<p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbNTwnpODvhUUDrTVz80FkBiLCuAHkl0iggYevLt6pdDHdf0qdsqZqbY3J1HsSILcBrD2hkA3jG7eGwz6CTHMuczKOnViEMwZIRnyuvMi-4A8qg5X5twUt6RiEsu8QZ6NB1wp/s577/navy_goat.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="577" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbNTwnpODvhUUDrTVz80FkBiLCuAHkl0iggYevLt6pdDHdf0qdsqZqbY3J1HsSILcBrD2hkA3jG7eGwz6CTHMuczKOnViEMwZIRnyuvMi-4A8qg5X5twUt6RiEsu8QZ6NB1wp/w200-h200/navy_goat.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">Navy defeated visiting UCF 34-30 to get their first win of the season and their first win against the Knights. Navy fought back from 17 points down which is their biggest comeback since 2008. Tai Lavatai scored two touchdowns on runs of 7 and 1 yards and also contributed 58 yards passing to lead the Mids offense who played their best game of the season. Carlinos Acie led the Navy ground game with 85 yards on 11 carries. Acie came into today’s game with just 68 yards rushing in his career.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Senior captain, Diego Fagot led the defense with 11 tackles and a forced fumble. Taylor Robinson had a fumble recovery and an interception in the game, both were the first of his career.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0me-9H-gj88kjp6rrlGYlnpqeTpmWjUS91RMP5SZ38uUWXvP-puWDIRnvBHaahbE41pOviHaKr2Q_4-yQnXJpyCCjqgMyfvlIrTnA6RFOUryKSa4pDXBsYBr_KIOrDHXdZaRP/s4032/IMG_6599.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0me-9H-gj88kjp6rrlGYlnpqeTpmWjUS91RMP5SZ38uUWXvP-puWDIRnvBHaahbE41pOviHaKr2Q_4-yQnXJpyCCjqgMyfvlIrTnA6RFOUryKSa4pDXBsYBr_KIOrDHXdZaRP/s320/IMG_6599.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In what Coach Ken Niumatalolo felt was the play of the game, the Mids Michale McMorris blocked a UCF punt that was recovered in the end zone by Daniel Taylor cutting the UCF lead to 20-17. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">“The blocked punt was a momentum changer for us. If we don’t win special teams, we don’t win the game. We needed this so bad. We needed to celebrate. It’s a great testament to our young men.”</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Retiring #48</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Navy retired Chet Moeller’s number 48 today. Moeller is a 1976 graduate of the Naval Academy and just the fifth Midshipmen to have his number retired by Navy. The Midshipmen have retired numbers 12 (Roger Staubach), 19 (Keenan Reynolds), 27 (Joe Bellino), 30 (Napoleon McCallum) prior to retiring Moeller’s number 48, the first Navy defensive player to receive this honor.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Not the way to start the game</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">On a third-and-11 play from their own 14 yard line, Carlinos Acie fumbled the ball that was recovered by UCF. On the Knights’ first play, freshman QB Mikey Keene connected with Brandon Johnson for a 15 yard TD giving UCF a 7-0 lead just 1:36 into the game.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u>That looks like Navy football</u></b></div><div>Navy’s ensuing drive following the UCF quick score looked a lot like Navy football that fans in Annapolis are used to. QB Tai Lavatai led a 16-play, 75-yard drive that was capped off by a seven yard run by Lavatai on a RPO. Navy’s drive took 8:15 off the clock.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Turnover Killers</u></b></div><div>Navy turned the ball over twice deep in their own territory only to have the Knights score touchdowns on the next play following both turnovers. </div><div><br /><b><u>Navy Penalties</u></b><br />Coming into today’s game, Navy led the country averaging just 3 penalties and 26.7 yards per game. Today, on the other hand, the Mids could not maintain their typical discipline on the field and were flagged <span style="background-color: white;">eight times for 72 yards</span>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Stat of the game</u></b> </div><div>Navy has 49 one-possession wins since 2007 which is the most in the nation. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh45jRqaysWaZBYg1WSd3TjJ96qx7BjnAq5sjdrUgoUtQe8DTi8kuupf0jnZ2G0emQIFEMOYDw6ZUfSZiz92O1YrcJfReqt42JWR_pf0eFsCi0EXbBKTrd2y61otF6811VHOcyt/s4032/IMG_6592.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh45jRqaysWaZBYg1WSd3TjJ96qx7BjnAq5sjdrUgoUtQe8DTi8kuupf0jnZ2G0emQIFEMOYDw6ZUfSZiz92O1YrcJfReqt42JWR_pf0eFsCi0EXbBKTrd2y61otF6811VHOcyt/s320/IMG_6592.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Next week</b></u></div><div>Navy hosts SMU next week at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium at 3:30. The game will be televised on CBS Sports Network.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbNTwnpODvhUUDrTVz80FkBiLCuAHkl0iggYevLt6pdDHdf0qdsqZqbY3J1HsSILcBrD2hkA3jG7eGwz6CTHMuczKOnViEMwZIRnyuvMi-4A8qg5X5twUt6RiEsu8QZ6NB1wp/s577/navy_goat.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-2538345668689166392021-10-01T12:11:00.001-05:002021-10-02T12:36:27.947-05:00Navy hosts UCF in AAC Battle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMR-xk7lMFMA42CvmMLy6_5mYr9Zxb7L5DgjpnLVNaWy5c6_b7GSMVk4txzMxxUefNxZEVeHH8gAkXaKs8nlni3uIdkLGD8WDz47vj_idVp_lL-rxKkg3Lp6GiCfogASWcmyp/s4288/100_3960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="4288" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMR-xk7lMFMA42CvmMLy6_5mYr9Zxb7L5DgjpnLVNaWy5c6_b7GSMVk4txzMxxUefNxZEVeHH8gAkXaKs8nlni3uIdkLGD8WDz47vj_idVp_lL-rxKkg3Lp6GiCfogASWcmyp/s320/100_3960.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Navy will host the UCF in an AAC matchup Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. The Midshipmen come into the game looking for their first victory of the season. Navy has been inconsistent offensively this year and look to get back on track against the Knights.<div><br /></div><div>UCF (2-1) is the only AAC team that Navy has not defeated since joining the American Athletic Conference in 2015. UCF’s high profile quarterback, Dillon Gabriel is out with an injury and freshman, Mikey Keene will make his first start. UCF is averaging 44.7 points per game and we’ll have to seen if the quarterback change will have any impact on the teams efficiency. </div><div><br /></div><div>Xavier Arline is expected to get the start at quarterback for the Midshipmen. Arline became the starter after the injury of Tai Lavatai in week 1. Arline leads the Navy run game with 171 yards on 51 carries.</div><div><br /></div><div>The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 3:30.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-91386853842887796872021-09-11T18:29:00.003-05:002021-09-11T18:29:46.225-05:00Air Force knocks off Navy, 23-3 on 9/11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbNTwnpODvhUUDrTVz80FkBiLCuAHkl0iggYevLt6pdDHdf0qdsqZqbY3J1HsSILcBrD2hkA3jG7eGwz6CTHMuczKOnViEMwZIRnyuvMi-4A8qg5X5twUt6RiEsu8QZ6NB1wp/s577/navy_goat.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="577" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbNTwnpODvhUUDrTVz80FkBiLCuAHkl0iggYevLt6pdDHdf0qdsqZqbY3J1HsSILcBrD2hkA3jG7eGwz6CTHMuczKOnViEMwZIRnyuvMi-4A8qg5X5twUt6RiEsu8QZ6NB1wp/w165-h165/navy_goat.jpg" width="165" /></a></div>Navy and Air Force met on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Both teams wore special uniforms for the occasion. The game was a defensive struggle early on for both teams. Air Force scored back-to-back touchdowns at the end of the third and beginning of the fourth quarters against a tired Navy defense. The Mids fall to 0-2 and the Falcons improve to 2-0 with a big win in an effort to claim the Commander-in-Chief Trophy. Navy has an off week before traveling to Houston on September 25.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhFu7831-KG4S5cbiBIJDYzOf6SNCo6ASTg-saNSP8YCc7mAcs-2sPwxIZ2uOsvAVQOkLNSmFrJDc0cK6oyjJMmMMr0wE9jQ2LQIgvaXm0i7VxVABdsYUTkxrSKzwMhd3vAQh/s4032/IMG_6419.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhFu7831-KG4S5cbiBIJDYzOf6SNCo6ASTg-saNSP8YCc7mAcs-2sPwxIZ2uOsvAVQOkLNSmFrJDc0cK6oyjJMmMMr0wE9jQ2LQIgvaXm0i7VxVABdsYUTkxrSKzwMhd3vAQh/w283-h212/IMG_6419.HEIC" width="283" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div><b>The punting game is very important</b> -</div><div>Both teams realized the importance of the punting game. Navy scored their only points of the game following a 12-yard punt by Air Force’s Charles Bein. Navy started their drive on the Air Force 28 yard line and got on the score board following a 23-yard field goal by Bijan Nichols.</div><div><br /></div><div>Air Force got their first points of the game after Navy’s Kellen Grave de Peralta punted for 18 yards to the Navy 43 yard line. Air Force scored a touchdown nine plays later and would never give up the lead.</div><div><br /></div><div>Later in the game, Navy snapped the ball through the end zone on a punt for a safety. Air Force scored a TD on the following drive.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Great call, Ivin</b> - </div><div>Navy offensive coordinator made a great call in the second quarter. The Navy offense had been anemic and the Mids faced a 3rd-and-8 on the Air Force 36 yard line. Jasper called a quarterback counter for Xavier Arline who scrambled 26 yards to the Air Force 10. Navy would score their only points of the game on this drive.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Stat of the night</b> - </div><div>Nine of Navy’s 12 drives were three-and-out drives during the game.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><b>Dominating defenses</b> - </div><div>The Air Force defense held Navy to just 68 yards in the game - 32 passing and 36 rushing. The Navy defense held Air Force in check for the majority of the game before wearing down due to a lack of offense for the Mids giving them very short breaks between drives.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy7IMKoHzggFobidndQ0kzHailGnUft-MbeC94AZpRmDMSM_gBHQHQoQqRR6N6KUbIC_tMoaPyPjMFJM9mlu56G7eLAIYmF3W-_LQL87IDODkyJ8O5wXaM_o4xeTtwYFLv_RWc/s4032/IMG_6410.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy7IMKoHzggFobidndQ0kzHailGnUft-MbeC94AZpRmDMSM_gBHQHQoQqRR6N6KUbIC_tMoaPyPjMFJM9mlu56G7eLAIYmF3W-_LQL87IDODkyJ8O5wXaM_o4xeTtwYFLv_RWc/s320/IMG_6410.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Class Act</b> - Coach Ken Niumatalolo had a lengthy discussion with officials regarding the roughing the kicker call that eventually led to an Air Force touchdown. Niumatalolo obviously didn’t agree with the call, yet the discussion wasn’t animated and he kept his composure through the exchange. He ended the conversation with a shoulder shrug and patted both officials on the shoulder before walking back to the sideline.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-7606277061668872492021-09-04T21:00:00.031-05:002021-09-11T18:49:24.611-05:00Navy falls to Marshall, 49-7<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXIK7kN-evJoFes2_7D4K4X1MxNOtP1dQlucGew0exjv77_gVyzvPyVxLhD-m5vpT3sO52zwRn_bdRjrk8xvqjdh_WVOis4rTTtY6eQ4-i4-GwaH_dycB2kQVz191ktV7jAbx/s794/IMG_4856.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="794" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXIK7kN-evJoFes2_7D4K4X1MxNOtP1dQlucGew0exjv77_gVyzvPyVxLhD-m5vpT3sO52zwRn_bdRjrk8xvqjdh_WVOis4rTTtY6eQ4-i4-GwaH_dycB2kQVz191ktV7jAbx/w189-h189/IMG_4856.JPG" width="189" /></a></div><b>Pre-game</b> - Navy and Marshall met for the first time in the 2021 season opener for both schools. Prior to the game there was a moment of silence for Michelle Cummings, the mother of Navy freshman offensive lineman, Trey Cummings. Cummings was shot by a stray bullet on June 29 when she was in Annapolis for the Naval Academy’s induction day.<div><br /></div><div><b>The Herd Starts Quickly</b> - Marshall started their opening drive on their own 25 yard line. QB Chad Wells connected with Talik Keaton on a post routed for 47 yards to the Navy 28. Eight plays later, Rasheen Ali hit pay dirt with a two yard touchdown run. The play capped off a 9-play, 75 yard drive taking a 7-0 lead.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Lack of execution</b> - Navy’s first two drives of the game ended with poor execution. On Navy’s opening drive, the Mids faced a fourth down in Marshall territory. Senior wide receiver, Mychal Cooper dropped a Tai Lavatai pass that would have been a first down and extended the drive. On their ensuing possession down 14-0, a Bijan Nichols 41-yard field goal attempt was blocked by TJ Johnson keeping the Mids off the scoreboard.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Great call, Ivin</b> - Navy offensive coordinator, Ivin Jasper called a reverse pitch to Jayden Umbarger on a fourth-and-three at the Marshall 42. Umbarger gained 28 yards on the carry to the Herd 14 yard line. The Mids were unable to score on the drive.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Clutch plays</b> - Navy senior free safety, Kevin Brennan had two big takeaways in the game. Early in the second quarter with the ball deep in Navy territory, Brennan recovered a Sheldon Evans fumble on the Midshipmen 21 yard line. In the third quarter, Brennan picked off a Wells pass and returned it to the Marshall 15.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Key stats</b> - Navy dominated the time of possession in the game - 41:19 to 18:41. Navy also ran 29 more plays than Marshall.</div><div><br /></div><div>Navy punted the ball 6 times in the game, averaging just 29.8 yards per punt.</div><div><br /></div><div>Marshall fumbled the ball 4 times in the game, only losing one.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Wrap up</b> - </div><div>Marshall dominated Navy, 49-7 on the opening of the season for both teams. The Herd dominated from the beginning of the game scoring in every quarter and holding the Mids to a late touchdown run by Xavier Arline in the fourth quarter.</div><div><br /></div><div>Marshall RB, Rasheen Ali scored four touchdowns, including the first three of the game to help put Navy out of the game early. He finished with 59 yards on 14 carries. Grant Wells threw for 333 yards to keep the Navy defense off balance.</div><div><br /></div><div>Navy rushed for 385 yards, but could not finish drives with points. The Mids were just 1 for 5 in scoring points in the red zone.</div><div><br /></div><div>Navy will host rival Air Force on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguK9I-tNKjYshoufzVBfCKDTds_-3xC8W-SbFKf3QvxM4gIvem6JNTQsEi2rqj-tKilWDM7b30HeGFc3xMWWR66Sqb-s6eolRRE0PTPpnS8882HLLY9hAmDCpmphpWZGCy__u4/s4032/IMG_6355.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguK9I-tNKjYshoufzVBfCKDTds_-3xC8W-SbFKf3QvxM4gIvem6JNTQsEi2rqj-tKilWDM7b30HeGFc3xMWWR66Sqb-s6eolRRE0PTPpnS8882HLLY9hAmDCpmphpWZGCy__u4/s320/IMG_6355.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-59098494149084201862021-04-15T08:19:00.002-05:002021-04-15T08:19:13.480-05:00District 5 Track and Field Meet<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToYcO2pOJLjyDtxqaUBiXNXFf3Rr0T9SufJUuB0lyk4vpF8-HF6E_jFSIvIoSPDO3pOWHCLaUGYOYEoOHwqSOyl8UFW-5YhfdGF5NzXVRh0G3QK9V0GqZyOmmTkIgLaubpxYl/s700/banner.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="125" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToYcO2pOJLjyDtxqaUBiXNXFf3Rr0T9SufJUuB0lyk4vpF8-HF6E_jFSIvIoSPDO3pOWHCLaUGYOYEoOHwqSOyl8UFW-5YhfdGF5NzXVRh0G3QK9V0GqZyOmmTkIgLaubpxYl/s320/banner.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br />The District 5 Track and Field meet is scheduled for Wednesday, May 19 at 3:30 PM at Northern Bedford County High School in Loysburg, PA. All meet information can be found at the District 5 <a href="http://www.midatlanticsports.net/2014/04/d5-track.html">Track and Field Webpage</a>.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-83518346424968851982020-10-24T18:31:00.003-05:002021-08-10T12:33:45.657-05:00Midshipmen fall to Houston, 37-21<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbNTwnpODvhUUDrTVz80FkBiLCuAHkl0iggYevLt6pdDHdf0qdsqZqbY3J1HsSILcBrD2hkA3jG7eGwz6CTHMuczKOnViEMwZIRnyuvMi-4A8qg5X5twUt6RiEsu8QZ6NB1wp/s577/navy_goat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="577" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbNTwnpODvhUUDrTVz80FkBiLCuAHkl0iggYevLt6pdDHdf0qdsqZqbY3J1HsSILcBrD2hkA3jG7eGwz6CTHMuczKOnViEMwZIRnyuvMi-4A8qg5X5twUt6RiEsu8QZ6NB1wp/w200-h200/navy_goat.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b>Game Summary</b> - Houston travelled to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium today and came away with a 37-21 win over Navy. The Midshipmen were coming off two big AAC wins but couldn't contain a powerful Houston offense. Clayton Tune led the Houston offense completing 24 of his 34 pass attempts for 316 yards and 3 touchdowns. His leading receiver was Marquez Stevenson who had 9 receptions for 129 yards and 2 scores. Dalen Morris led Navy with 206 yards passing and 2 touchdowns. The Navy rushing attack was held to just 166 yards. Navy's fullbacks (Nelson Smith and Jamale Carothers) were held to just 22 yards in the first half and 64 yards in the game. Navy is now 3-3 and 2-1 in the AAC and will travel to SMU next Saturday.<p><b>Pointless fact</b> - Navy lost today's coin toss and is now 0-6 on the year. Thankfully their record is better than that.</p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiTc7v6aO_hyPYHpI8A9eYKQQ0j6zT3qaBhZtj-ax16JADrlKzzePguYFNErokgnCjxW1xxquZUGcMXhTTM4g8TGch-FEPs_qoi2HzQXMVUEPt4UgZ0ljW5BsiUcrkbjiZ_Y8/s375/Morris_Dalen21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiTc7v6aO_hyPYHpI8A9eYKQQ0j6zT3qaBhZtj-ax16JADrlKzzePguYFNErokgnCjxW1xxquZUGcMXhTTM4g8TGch-FEPs_qoi2HzQXMVUEPt4UgZ0ljW5BsiUcrkbjiZ_Y8/w160-h200/Morris_Dalen21.jpg" width="160" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dalen Morris<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><b>Great Answer</b> - Navy came into today's game a nearly two touchdown underdog. The Cougars took an early 3-0 lead on their second drive of the game. The Midshipmen realized that playing catchup football against Houston was a recipe for disaster. On the Mids' ensuing drive, they used all three timeouts for the first half. On their third TO, Navy was facing a 3rd-and-10 on the Houston 49 yard line. Offensive Coordinator, Ivin Jasper called a pass play and Dalen Morris connected with Mychal Cooper for a 41-yard completion to the Houston 8. Two plays later, Morris called his own number and put Navy in the lead with a 6-yard touchdown run.</p><p><b>Pitch and Catch</b> - Navy is well known for it's hard-nosed, time-consuming running game. With this year's starting quarterback, Dalen Morris, the Mids also have an effective passing game. With Navy trailing Houston, 9-7, Morris connected with Ryan Mitchell for a career-long, 60-yard TD pass to give Navy the lead in the game.</p><p><b>Lightning in a Bottle</b> - With Navy holding a close 13-9 lead with 2:37 left in the half, Houston's QB, Clayton Tune went to work. Tune connected with Nathaniel Dell and Kyle porter for completions of 13 and 15 yards respectively. On the next play, Tune found Marquez Stevenson for a 51-yard TD and a 16-13 lead.</p><p><b>Kicking Game Battle</b> - The kicking game played a huge factor in today's game. Navy's Bijan Nichols, <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifgIke_PIoUE9iQgK_ThntFbWF1R5MzvuzU1-U79cWoK_xAvqfVnpjLiacgjR35Q6MzwU3bfUOVhJ1h7bmJrVz9FgoLQbRiF9_bQ48xPOgYnsEqj-xUZEnNlIoCV5W2E9TaQsA/s145/Dalton+Witherspoon.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="145" data-original-width="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifgIke_PIoUE9iQgK_ThntFbWF1R5MzvuzU1-U79cWoK_xAvqfVnpjLiacgjR35Q6MzwU3bfUOVhJ1h7bmJrVz9FgoLQbRiF9_bQ48xPOgYnsEqj-xUZEnNlIoCV5W2E9TaQsA/s0/Dalton+Witherspoon.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dalton Witherspoon <br /></td></tr></tbody></table>who has been a reliable and accurate kicker for the Mids was 0-2 on field goal attempts of 35 and 41 yards. Nichols also had a PAT blocked in the first half. On the other sideline, Houston's Dalton Witherspoon was money all afternoon. Witherspoon connected on all three of his field goal attempts in the game. He was successful on 33, 45, and a career-high 53 yard field goals and was also 3-3 on PATs. The Cougars outscored Navy in the kicking game, 12-1.</p><p><b>Playing with a Short Field</b> - Houston was able to turn positive field position into 16 points during today's game. Four of the first five scoring drives for the Cougars were 39 yards or less. Houston connected on three field goals and a touchdown.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28725259.post-92038192552770623172020-10-10T20:56:00.000-05:002020-10-10T20:56:22.302-05:00Midshipmen Upset Temple, 31-29<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOVVnIUZDXAend0YfOCVsrY8aEdyp1TMMY_Qz_Bp3iUhP7GifFN-jYQJJRY9u81yEqebEDAPTe4mAtKqsyYy_vtmDbR0ltuE5HaugpArHhu0kbmYr0LRIMgWfiHHIIHyfhUoRh/s794/IMG_4856.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="794" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOVVnIUZDXAend0YfOCVsrY8aEdyp1TMMY_Qz_Bp3iUhP7GifFN-jYQJJRY9u81yEqebEDAPTe4mAtKqsyYy_vtmDbR0ltuE5HaugpArHhu0kbmYr0LRIMgWfiHHIIHyfhUoRh/w200-h200/IMG_4856.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Navy upset visiting Temple at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Saturday in front of the Brigade of Midshipmen. The Mids came out early establishing the running game and kept the Owls on their heals the entire game. Nelson Smith led the Midshipmen with 20 carries for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Navy finished with 251 yards on the ground. Dalen Morris got his second start of the season leading the Navy offense. Temple quarterback Anthony Russo played well guiding the Owl's offense in a heartbreaking loss. The Navy defense stepped up four all four quarters and got the biggest play of the game stopping Temple's two-point conversion attempt and preserving the 31-29 win. Navy's win was the 100th victory for head coach, Ken Niumatalolo. Navy travels to East Carolina next Saturday.<p></p><p><b>Great job!</b> - Leave it to the Naval Academy to do a great job with their first home game of the season with fans. The Midshipmen were seated throughout the stadium and social distanced. The cheerleaders were on the hill in the north end zone. The Cannoneers were in the northeast corner of the stadium with their signature brass cannon. Planning like this increases the chances for having fans at games.</p><p><b>That looks better</b> - Other than the second half of the Tulane game, the Navy offense has been less than stellar this year. It didn't help starting three different quarterbacks in their first three games. Things looked different on their opening drive against Temple. Navy started the game with a 17-play, 75-yard drive capped off with a one yard TD run by fullback Jamale Carothers. Every play during the drive was a running play. The drive took 9:38 off the clock and seemed to light a spark for the Navy offense.</p><p><b>What a play</b> - Following a fumble on a pitch from Dalen Morris, Navy faced a 3rd and 14 on the Temple 38 yard line. Ivin Jasper called the first pass play of the game, a screen to CJ Williams. Morris put the ball right where Williams needed it and the shifty slotback took it from there, running to the two-yard line. Three plays later Navy scored and took a 14-3 lead.</p><p><b>Are you serious?</b> - Navy is never shy about attempting fourth down conversions, but this one seemed different. The Midshipmen were facing a 4th-and-six situation on the Temple 45 with 4:57 remaining in the first half and a 4-point lead. Coach Ken Niumatalolo took a chance and called a screen pass to Junior wide receiver Mychal Cooper. Dalen Morris threw a perfect pass and connected for a 12-yard pass for a Navy first down. Two plays later, fullback Nelson Smith ran untouched through the middle of the line for a 26-yard touchdown giving Navy a 21-10 lead with 3:46 left in the first half.</p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6UOUoOzFezmKSD-zy-HUMJSNp_zhLowomrZKz8F9sJREOhyphenhyphenk5Ad7XRLqkbFBL8tD-Cd4drvKZSNpaor2hzDF-UuWx_9wbtOzvf7yBG8o2vInnCsvaHtXW-Ks-sPXvHgShegyD/s375/Marshall_John23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6UOUoOzFezmKSD-zy-HUMJSNp_zhLowomrZKz8F9sJREOhyphenhyphenk5Ad7XRLqkbFBL8tD-Cd4drvKZSNpaor2hzDF-UuWx_9wbtOzvf7yBG8o2vInnCsvaHtXW-Ks-sPXvHgShegyD/w160-h200/Marshall_John23.jpg" width="160" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">John Marshall</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><b>Bad call </b>- Temple was faced with a 4th-and-one on the Navy 21 yard line with 0:45 left in the half and down 21-10. A field goal would cut the lead to 8 and the Owls would get the ball to start the second half. Like Ken Niumatalolo, Temple head coach Rod Carey decided to go for it. Like Navy, they converted the 4th down with a five yard carry to the Midshipmen 16 yard line. Unlike Navy, on their next play, Anthony Russo was picked off and came away with no points.</p><p><b>Defensive play of the game</b> - With Temple facing a 1st-and-10 at the Navy 16 and just under 40 seconds left in the half, Sophomore John Marshall picked off an Anthony Russo pass and kept the Owls from putting points on the board before the half. The interception was the first of Marshall's career.</p><p><b>Fullbacks on fire </b>- The Navy fullbacks got on track quickly and controlled the game for the Navy offense. Nelson Smith led the rushing attack with 20 carries for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Jamale Carothers had 15 carries for 53 yards and a touchdown. On Navy's second drive of the third quarter, the fullbacks carried the ball on 8 of the 9 plays including a 22-yard touchdown run by Smith.</p><p><b>Scrappy</b> - Temple quarterback, Anthony Russo led the Owls offense completing 21 of 30 passes for 206 yards and a TD. He carried the ball four times for and two touchdowns on the ground. Russo was the reason the Owls had a chance to tie the game in the fourth quarter.</p><p><b>Great call</b> - Late in the fourth quarter, Temple had a first down and 10 on the Navy 37 yard line, trailing the Midshipmen by 8. On the play, Russo threw a backwards pass to Ray Davis who then connected with a wide-open David Martin-Robinson for 35 yards to the Navy 2 yard line. Three plays later the Owls scored a TD with 1:02 left in the game leading to the play of the game.</p><p><b>Play of the Game </b>- With a two-point lead and just over one minute left in the game, Navy led Temple 31-29. The Owls had just scored a touchdown and were attempting a two-point conversion to tie the game. Anthony Russo tried to connect with Ray Davis in the flat when Navy backup linebacker, Terrell Adams broke up the pass and preserved the win for the Midshipmen.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">All Sports, All the Time!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0