All that pregame analysis, and everybody forgot about the punter. Navy sophomore Pablo Beltran could turn out to be a key weapon in a game where neither offense figures to have many big-play moments. He’s already shown his stuff once — a 45-yard punt pinned Army at its own 1-yard line midway through the first quarter, and though the Black Knights managed a first down behind some straight-ahead running, they didn’t manage much else. Beltran averaged a school-record 45.1 yards this season, a school record. He was the first punter to start for Navy as a plebe since 1992. He…
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What Navy fans need to know as homecoming weekend kicks off. Who, when, where: Indiana (2-4, 0-3 Big Ten) at Navy (3-3), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. TV: CBS Sports Network (Grant Boone and Todd Christensen have the call. Gambling is illegal in most states: Navy is a 2.5-point favorite. Seriously, it’s illegal: Navy makes a rare appearance in the top spot of this handicapper’s picks column; he suggests an over/under of 60 points (a way to gamble on the point total; if you bet “over” 60 points and it’s 31-30, you win no matter which team wins) is too low for…
Seven news bites as the first Commander in Chief’s Trophy battle nears: 1. Sad Navy news. Navy slotback John Howell’s football career likely ended Saturday. The senior suffered a right knee injury in the first quarter against San Jose State and was helped off the field; he watched Monday’s workout from the sidelines on crutches, according to this Washington Times report, and Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo said Howell wouldn’t play again this season. Howell racked up more than 500 yards rushing at Navy, including 60 this season on just six carries. Expect junior Darius Staten and senior Bo Snelson…
