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Thursday, 30 March 2023

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One Mid’s Journey: A Look at Navy Quarterback Tai Lavatai’s Road to Annapolis

One Mid’s Journey: A Look at Navy Quarterback Tai Lavatai’s Road to Annapolis

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Karl Darden
One of the more interesting aspects of shining a light on these amazing student athletes at the Naval Academy is finding out how they wound up on that path to Annapolis. So when I had the chance to learn about Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai’s journey, I thought it made perfect sense to feature it in…
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Celebrating 20 Years of Navy’s Triple Option

Celebrating 20 Years of Navy’s Triple Option

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Karl Darden
Can you believe it? Navy’s Triple Option is turning 20…
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National Champions Again: Catching Up  With The Navy Lightweight Rowing Team

National Champions Again: Catching Up With The Navy Lightweight Rowing Team

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Karl Darden
This past May, the Navy Lightweight Rowing team won its…
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Carrying On The Legacy: A Navy Women’s Lacrosse Preview

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

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

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

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…
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The 2020 Navy Sports Nation Holiday Gift Guide

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…
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On Target: The Making of a Navy Rifle Athlete

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

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…
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The Ultimate Guide to Navy Sprint Football

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

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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The 2019 Navy Women’s Rowing Team – Masters of Swing

The 2019 Navy Women’s Rowing Team – Masters of Swing

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Karl Darden
One of the things I’ve enjoyed the most about starting this blog is discovering how many championship caliber programs we have at Annapolis. And today, we will be discussing another one: the Navy Women’s Rowing team. This will also provide…
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