Sure, the game’s more than a week away, but the trash talking has started on both sides and will be in full effect well before kickoff. It’s not always a good idea to let facts get in the way of a good rivalry game, but for those curious, here’s four quick hits: 1. QB question: Army’s official depth chart lends no hits on the health of junior quarterback Trent Steelman, who injured his knee in a 42-14 loss at Temple on Nov. 19. Steelman shares top billing with freshman Angel Santiago, who’s played in four games this season and completed…
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This is more enjoyable than trying to blog about West Point’s disastrous finish in its loss to San Diego State this afternoon. Last night was the annual Army Bowl, which pits Fort Campbell High School against Fort Knox High School in a battle of neighboring Army posts. Two teams from neighboring military bases playing each other? I’m not sure if there’s any other high school rivalries quite like this one. Very cool. This year’s game went Fort Campbell’s way, with the home Falcons upending the Eagles 68-26. Fort Campbell senior Aaron Hills broke open a close game at the end of…
For anyone sitting in M&T Bank Stadium this Labor Day, it’s hard to argue both Maryland and Navy wouldn’t both benefit from making that game an annual event. Both teams fan bases filled up Ravens stadium and the game was broadcast nationally on ESPN earning each program much needed exposure. Navy AD Chet Gladchuk said again at the Navy Board of Visitors meeting Monday he would be interested in trying it out, although he warned it might get “stale.” Navy Times reporter Phil Ewing at Scoop Deck has the story. “There’s a couple of things that would go into it,”…
