Navy Sports Nation

Introducing Navy Sports Central – The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Karl Darden

One thing I’ve always believed when it comes to taking on new projects is that you constantly want to be trying to take the next step forward. This is the same approach I have when it comes to this blog.…

Carrying On The Legacy: A Navy Women’s Lacrosse Preview

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Karl Darden

Last spring, the Navy Women’s Lacrosse team stood ready to make a serious run at a national championship. The pandemic changed all of that. But even though it still has a hold on college sports, I am optimistic that we’re…

The Heartbeat of the “Engine Room” – Remembering Earl Panico

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Karl Darden

During the past year, I’ve done my best to feature Navy athletes across a wide range of sports in this blog. All have left their imprint on the Academy in some way, shape or form. Today, I’ll be remembering a…

Offensive Rebounds and the Two Other Stats Responsible for Navy Basketball’s Great Start

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Karl Darden

There is a universally accepted principle in basketball: your team needs to have the ball in order to score. The one way to get the ball more often than your opponent is to grab more offensive rebounds. And that’s something…

Navy Basketball: 3 Reasons Why You Need To Watch This Year

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Karl Darden

This blog had been up and running for about two weeks when I did a feature on the Navy Basketball team. They had just won an exciting game over Lafayette to improve to 10-7. And their 4-2 conference record at…

The 2020 Navy Sports Nation Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Karl Darden

The last six weeks of the year have always been my favorite. In Arizona, mid-November means I can say goodbye to triple digit heat for at least six months (give or take a couple weeks). It also means getting ready…

On Target: The Making of a Navy Rifle Athlete

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Karl Darden

Most parents would probably agree that getting their son or daughter involved in a sport early is a good thing. The biggest challenge is finding the right one. Today, we’re going to take a look at one that is on…

The First 100 Wins: How Ken Niumatalolo Has Kept Navy Football on a Strong Positive Trajectory

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Karl Darden

With Navy’s win over Temple earlier in the season, Ken Niumatalolo notched his 100th win as head coach at the Naval Academy. It couldn’t have come much tougher to come by than that very physical battle against the Owls. And…

The Ultimate Guide to Navy Sprint Football

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Karl Darden

Navy Football tends to dominate the sports conversation during the fall for obvious reasons. As a result, fans tend to forget that there are other sports being played on campus. In fact, the team we always talk about isn’t even…

How To Be A Great College Football Fan Without Driving Everyone Else Crazy

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Karl Darden

We’ve all heard this phrase dozens of times: “fan” is short for “fanatic”. And while that’s pretty true, having to deal with some fan(atic)s isn’t always easy. So today, in the Navy Sports Nation, we’re going to talk about this.…

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