Tag: United States Naval Academy
USNA Graduation 2019
NOTES: The full transcript and recording of Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick N. Shanahan speech will be inserted below when available. We will attempt a live blog throughout the morning. However, cell/wifi is likely to be weak. Scroll to the bottom to see any available updates as they happen. On May 24 the United States […]
USNA Commissioning Week: 2019 Color Parade honors Midshipman’s mother
The academy’s annual Color Parade, honoring the fall and spring color companies was held on Worden Field yesterday at 11 a.m. Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Walter E. “Ted” Carter, Jr., U.S. Navy will review the parade, which will be his last as he will be retiring from the US Navy at the end of […]
PHOTOS: Herndon Climb 2019
Christian Schwien, a 4th Class Midshipman from the 27th company, ended his afternoon on a high note. Schwien was the 4th Class Midshipman who capped the Herndon Monument in 1:05.05. While not a record, it is one of the fastest time since 1988. 2010 does not count (0:02.02) because the monument was not greased All […]
Army Defeats Navy For Third Straight Year, Wins Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy (photos to follow).
An early Army lead and the three Navy turnovers were enough to cement a third straight victory and outright ownership of the Commander-In-Chief Trophy for the Army Black Knights in the 119th Army-Navy Game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. NOTE: More photos will be uploaded shortly. “This was a tough loss, and you have […]
119th Army-Navy Game Preview
The greatest rivalry in college sports is finally upon us as the Navy Midshipmen (3-9) looks to face off against the Army Black Knights at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia at 3:00 pm. As always seems to be the case, this game has huge implications for both teams. If Navy defeats Army, then Navy, Air […]
USNA’s 13th Company runs Army-Navy game ball to Philadelphia (PHOTOS)
Midshipmen of the 13th Company gathered at 7am this morning, for a motivational kick-off to begin the 128 mile trek from Bancroft Hall to Philadelphia for the 38th running of the Army-Navy game ball. The first relay team of Midshipmen was joined by the Naval Academy’s Superintendent, VADM Walter E. “Ted” Carter and CAPT Robert […]
Navy vs No.3 Notre Dame Live Blog
Welcome to the Navy-Notre Dame live blog from beautiful San Diego, California. The Midshipmen and Fighting Irish are kicking off in just about 30 minutes (8pm eastern) and Kevin Chaney from www.Shellbacksports.com is here to bring you all the action. Make sure to follow along with him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under the handle […]
Houston uses a 28 point second half to beat Navy 49-36 in Annapolis. (With Photos)
What started as a potential shootout quickly turned into a one-sided ball game in the second half as Houston uses 570-yards of total offense, including 413 through the air, to bring Navy’s record to 2-5 on the season. Houston came into this game boasting the nation’s No.3 ranked scoring offense behind quarterback D’Eriq King. King […]
Batten Down the Hatches
Navy faces season-defining test at home against Temple. Navy fans all over the country have been on a roller coaster ride this season. Navy got smashed by Hawaii and their newest edition of the Run and Shoot offense but turned that around in a come-from-behind victory against Memphis. Navy used that momentum to put up 51-points against […]
Navy Begins Hunt for the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy
You can try as hard as you want, but there is no chance I’ll ever be convinced that last year’s last-second win again Air Force isn’t the greatest game I’ve ever seen. In case you don’t remember, Navy defeated Air Force 48-45 after former QB Zach Abey hit Tyler Carmona for a 16-yard TD with 15-seconds […]
Navy Faces Tough Test Against SMU
Navy and SMU will meet for the 20th time in school history and for the fourth time as American Athletic Conference divisional rivals when they square off on Saturday afternoon at Ford Stadium in Dallas. Kickoff is set for 12:00 pm (ET), 11:00 am in Dallas. Last week, Navy’s offense rolled to a 51-21 win […]
Navy’s Defense Carries Team in Comeback Win Over Memphis
Navy’s defense forced four turnovers and held the Memphis offense to 145 passing yards as the Midshipmen complete a 13-point comeback to beat the Tigers 22-21. The rain was relentless, but the Navy defense proved to be even more so. After giving up 522 yards against Hawaii last week and allowing the Rainbow Warriors to […]
Navy Looks to Rebound In Home Opener
Navy and Memphis meet for the fourth time in school history for Navy’s 2018 home opener at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium at 3:30 on Saturday. Memphis won last year’s game in Memphis, 30-27, as the Tigers forced five Navy turnovers. The Mids entered that contest 5-0 and ranked No. 25 in the country and were […]
Navy Releases Depth Chart for Opening Game Against Hawaii
The Navy Midshipmen are preparing to travel 4,853 miles to Honolulu to face the University of Hawaii Saturday night at 11pm. The Mid’s still have a week of practice before they travel on Thursday, but the first step in the process of finally getting the football season back underway is the release of the official […]
Six New Rule Changes to Keep Track of in College Football This Season
Once again the power that be have decided that football needs fixing. While I will say that some of the new rules make sense, others continue American football’s mission to make the game bland. To emphasize this, the NFF (National Football Foundation) begins with a rule that continues the demise of the greatest play […]
Pasadena Native Zach Abey Prepares for Transition On and Off the Field
Senior Midshipmen Zach Abey is as tough as they come, and he’ll have to prove it this year as he prepares for his new role for his team on the football field and his country on the battlefield. Zach Abey entered the 2017 Navy football season as the starting QB for the Mid’s and led […]
Navy Football sets sail with Fan Fest and Media Day
The Navy football season has officially begun with the return of the players to Annapolis and the annual Navy Fan Fest. Coach Ken Niumatalolo held his first official press conference during Navy Football’’s Media Day at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium to kick off the annual Navy Fan Fest on Saturday. Niumatalolo is entering his 11th […]
Hundreds turn out to honor those who sacrificed
Hundreds of spectators lined the streets of Annapolis this morning to honor the war dead who have made the ultimate sacrifice by fighting for the United States. The Annapolis Memorial Day parade made its way down a drizzly West Street, Main Street and culminated at Susan Campbell Park where Mayor Gavin Buckley and led a […]
USNA Graduation 2018
NOTES: The full transcript and recording of President Trump’s speech will be inserted below when available. We will attempt a live blog throughout the morning. However, cell/wifi is likely to be weak. Scroll to the bottom to see any available updates as they happen. On May 25 the United States Naval Academy will graduate 1042 midshipmen […]
Navy Men’s Basketball vs Loyola
Come join us for Senior Night at Alumni Hall! Tickets for seniors are discounted to $5! The last home game of the season will be a divisional game against the Loyola Greyhounds. Also if you stick around after the game you can take part in a youth football clinic held at the Naval Academy in […]
Navy Women’s Basketball vs Bucknell
Come join us for Battalion Night at Alumni Hall! The featured game is between your Navy Midshipmen and the Bucknell Bison. Its also Family Night! Families of 4 or more can buy tickets and food vouchers at a discounted rate! Also students with an A on their recent report card get in for FREE!
Navy Women’s Basketball vs Boston University
Come join us for a divisional showdown between your Navy Midshipmen and the Boston University Terriers! Come help us recognize our graduating seniors! In honor of our seniors special day, those over the age of 65 can buy a ticket for only $6!!
