One Mid’s Journey: A Look at Navy Quarterback Tai Lavatai’s Road to Annapolis
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…
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Navy Wrestling Fans Can’t Wait for Next Season . . . and Coach Cary Kolat Is the Reason Why
The Navy Wrestling program began a new era on March 20th, 2020. That was the day Chet Gladchuk announced Cary Kolat as the new head wrestling coach. Kolat had spent…
Meet the Most Underrated Offensive Coordinator in All of College Football
It was a record setting year for the Navy offense this past season. But that didn’t get as much play as I thought it would. As fans, we’ve come to…
Mastering “Swing”: How Dan Lyons Is Using His Rowing Experience to Build High Performing Teams in the Business World
A little over two months ago, I wrote a feature on the Navy Rowing team winning the King’s Cup at last year’s Henley Royal Regatta. It was an amazing performance…
Taming the Tigers: How Navy Manhandled Missouri to Win the 2009 Texas Bowl
Navy’s win over Kansas State in the Liberty Bowl this past December was an impressive one over a quality Big 12 opponent. It wasn’t their first though. Ten years earlier,…
An Insider’s View of Navy Football
I’ve had a chance to catch up on my reading lately since all sports have been on hold. But before I even start, I want to clarify the title of…
What Makes Certain Records In Division 1 College Football Virtually Unbreakable?
What exactly constitutes an unbreakable record in Division 1 College Football? It’s an interesting question. So I decided to take a look at some of the current records to see…
Remembering the Day Navy Flipped the Script in the Battle for the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy
Those of us who follow service academy football are very familiar with the Commander-In-Chief’s trophy and its significance. For those who may not be, it’s awarded to the winner of…
Why I’m Already Looking Forward to the 2021 Navy Men’s Lacrosse Season
When I was in the seventh grade, the Navy Men’s Lacrosse team made it to the national championship game. But I didn’t know anything about the sport until my freshman…
Three Races, One King’s Cup: A Look Back at How the Navy Rowing Team Became the Toast of the Henley Royal Regatta
To compete and win at an elite level. It’s every athlete’s dream. So many strive for it, but only a select few ever achieve it. So when the opportunity to…