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Army-Navy 2012 preview

By Kevin Lilley on December 7, 2012 Army-Navy game, Football

Sick of spirit spots? Done with uniform updates? Ready for some football? For college gridiron die-hards and once-a-year big-game watchers alike, here’s what you need to know entering Saturday’s Army-Navy showdown. Who, where, when: Navy (7-4) vs. Army (2-9), Saturday, 3 p.m. Eastern, Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Weather: Accuweather.com says to think spring — a few pregame showers, with temperatures approaching 60. Quick history: It’s the 113th meeting between the teams. Navy leads the series 56-49-7 and has won 10 straight, most in series history. Army’s last win came in Philadelphia in 2001 in Veterans Stadium, which no longer…

Week 10 preview: Air Force at Army

By Kevin Lilley on November 2, 2012 Air Force, Army, Football, Uncategorized

What Falcons and Black Knights fans need to know as Air Force fights for bowl eligibility and Army attempts to pull a home upset. Who, where, when: Air Force (5-3, 4-1 Mountain West Conference) at Army (1-7), Saturday, noon Eastern. TV: CBS Sports Network (Ben Holden and Randy Cross have the call). Gambling is illegal in most states: Air Force is a 7.5-point favorite. Would Air Force coach Troy Calhoun agree with that line?: Probably not, given all of Army’s advantages. Air Force’s advantages: David Ramsay at The (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Gazette has the stats — Air Force has beaten…

Week 8 football preview: Army at Eastern Michigan

By Kevin Lilley on October 18, 2012 Army, Football

What Black Knight fans need to know as Army continues its tour through the Mid-American Conference. Who, where, when: Army (1-5) at Eastern Michigan (0-6, 0-3 MAC), Saturday, 1 p.m. TV: ESPN3 (Dan Gutowsky and Bob Chmiel have the call). Gambling is illegal in most states: Army is a 2.5-point favorite. Common opponent: Army lost to Kent State 31-17 last weekend. EMU lost to Kent State 41-14 on Oct. 6. So, defense might be an issue?: Yes, especially with Army missing top linebacker Nate Combs and with the EMU offense coming off a 47-point performance last week at home against…

Midweek roster updates: Army LB Combs, Air Force RB Getz (and friends), Navy QB

By Kevin Lilley on October 17, 2012 Air Force, Army, Football, Navy

The latest on a variety of service academy depth-chart issues: Air Force: The Falcons’ backfield kept the team’s training staff busy after Saturday’s win over Wyoming — seniors Connor Dietz, Cody Getz and Mike DeWitt, along with sophomore Broam Hart, all are nursing injuries, according to The Denver Post. Getz, the nation’s No. 2-ranked rusher, is questionable with an ankle injury, as is fullback Hart (broken bone in wrist, damaged knuckles). Dietz (sore shoulders, knee) and DeWitt (lingering foot injury) are more likely to play Saturday against New Mexico, the Post reports. Army: Senior linebacker Nate Combs will miss Saturday’s…

Football quick hits: Coaching calamity, honor for Reynolds, schedule updates, more

By Kevin Lilley on October 15, 2012 Air Force, Army, Football, Navy, Uncategorized

Eight tidbits for service academy football fans after a busy weekend. 1. Cowboy coach: I’m sorry. Wyoming head coach Dave Christensen apologized Sunday, via a school news release, for his heated postgame exchange with Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun on Saturday — and his postgame interview that all but accused Calhoun of cheating. At issue: When Air Force quarterback Connor Dietz lost his helmet on a fourth-quarter drive and had to miss a play, Christensen said he thought the QB and Air Force coaches may have exaggerated their concern over a possible head injury, giving the Falcons enough time…

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