The Naval Academy announced today that defensive end Joshua Jones has left the team. Coach Ken Niumatalolo said in a statement that Jones decided to focus on finishing his graduation requirements and wished him well. Jones appeared in nine games in 2011, recording 25 tackles and one sack. Navy’s spring game is April 14 and the Mids open the season against Notre Dame in Dublin, Ireland, on Sept 1. H/T Collegefootball Talk
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Phil Creed and Michael Hoffman break down Saturday’s match up between the Army Midshipmen and the Army Black Knights. [brightcove video=”1316649950001″ /]
It’s time for our third installment of Navy Spirit Spot videos. Let’s do this. Video 1: Party Rock [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akt6ifvLmnc[/youtube] Backshaft productions returns again with a quality video, even though I can’t stand that song anymore. Grade: A- Video 2: You’re gonna lose! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPAAwLeKppI[/youtube] Classic clip from a great movie. Grade: A Video 3: Flying goats [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SbvL0SKAUs[/youtube] Cool animation, clear message. Too bad goats can’t fly. Grade: B – Video 4: Karate Kid [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoJnlik6PKo[/youtube] Great movie, but I remember Mr. Miyagi being older. Grade: B
The Dec. 10 Army-Navy game is approaching, which means it’s Spirit Spot time. Here’s the newest ones from the sea service. Let us know in the comments which ones you like the best. Video 1: The Allstate parody [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1zEgZq2R1Y[/youtube] Not a bad video, little strange, but great use of bag-pipes. Grade: B Video 2: Dodge Challenger parody [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlVZhlaKbKA[/youtube] Again, not a bad video, but having a Challenger would’ve been nice. Also, who owns the Aston Martin? Grade: B- Video 3: Stop animation [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkRQRRRE4WU[/youtube] Very creative, although pushpin violence never solves any problems. Grade: B- Video 4: The Wobble [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtQJqny3aL8[/youtube] Nice…
With a 27-24 road loss to San Jose State this past Saturday, Navy (4-7) will miss a bowl for the first time since 2002, former coach Paul Johnson’s first year at the Academy. The Mids will close out the 2011 season at the traditional Army-Navy game on Dec. 10 at Fedex Field in Landover, Md. While this news is disheartening for Midshipman fans, it’s also a blow for the Military Bowl. As shown in the top image above, the organizers originally had Navy playing an ACC opponent. Now the website has nothing at the top of the page about who will be…
Not sure how we missed this, but last week the Military Bowl announced a new mascot thing (H/T DC Sports Bog). Sgt Stripes is the “Official SpokesBall” of the bowl. He’ll be tweeting from now until the game and then during it too. @SGTStripesMB Military Bowl Facebook page
According to an AP story, Air Force met with Big East leaders yesterday who pitched joining the conference. It was mainly informational, with no official invite given to the Falcons just yet. From the story: “The Big East did give us a lot to think about,” [Academy spokesman David] Cannon told The Associated Press in a phone interview. “The decision will be in large part based on what’s best for the cadet athletes, the Air Force Academy as an institution and the bigger Air Force.” With news of West Virginia possibly jumping ship to the Big 12, the Big East…
Senior fullback Alexander Teich is one of the most potent weapons the Naval Academy has on offense. Unfortunately, they’ll be without him for their upcoming game against Southern Mississippi. Bill Wagner at the Annapolis Capital reported after practice Thursday that he will not play against the Golden Eagles, but noted that he is not suspended. Here’s a quote from Niumatalolo on the situation, via The Capital: “I’m not sure what the situation is with Alex right now. Just from the standpoint, he’s not here at practice,” Niumatalolo said. “There’s some things that Alex needs to take care of. To…
If you haven’t been following all the invites from the Marine Corps, it’s becoming a bit of a trend to ask out a celebrity on YouTube. Now the Army is getting into it. Meet U.S. Army Capt. Nassar Jabour. He would like U.S. Women’s National Team goalie Hope Solo to join him in Vienna, Austria for his officer’s ball in January. The video itself is a bit out-dated because it was filmed before the U.S. lost to Japan on Sunday, but he wishes the team luck before the biggest game of their careers. No word on whether Solo has accepted…
