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Tuesday, 26 May 2020

How Navy Swimming Came to Dominate the Patriot League (And Why That’s Not Changing Anytime Soon)

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Karl Darden

If you’ve followed collegiate sports for any length of time, you can probably name a handful of teams that could be considered truly dominant. Two that recently come to mind for me are Alabama football and UConn women’s basketball. Pick…

Two Different Approaches, Same Great Result: How Navy Track Swept Army & Took Control of This Year’s Star Competition

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Karl Darden

February is such a critical month in the annual Army-Navy Star competition. No fewer than seven sports are up for grabs: Men’s Gymnastics, Rifle, Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track, Men’s & Women’s Basketball, and Wrestling. And with so many outcomes…

Navy’s Rifle Team: Where Adrenaline Is The Enemy (Plus 3 Cool Facts You Probably Didn’t Know)

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Karl Darden

In my very first post last month, I discussed showcasing some of the less visible Navy sports. This week provides me with such an opportunity. And the best part was that in putting this post together, I learned some pretty…

How .02 Seconds Earned Jake Brophy a Permanent Place in the Navy Track & Field Record Books

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Karl Darden

I have been a huge track & field fan ever I first watched the Olympics when I was ten. The event didn’t even matter. I was a total junkie, so I watched them all. Over the years, I did gain…

Welcome to the Navy Sports Nation!

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Karl Darden

Thanks for paying us a visit! My guess is that if you are here, you are more than just a casual Navy sports fan. Maybe you are a Naval Academy graduate like me. Maybe you have son or daughter who…