Kimsey Club Preview Part Of Spring Game Festivities Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST The annual Black-Gold Game scheduled for Saturday, March 27 will begin at 1 p.m. at Michie Stadium. Prior to the traditional end of spring practice, fans can visit a mini-version of Black Knights Alley, which will feature live music, inflatable games for kids and an autograph session with head coach Rich Ellerson.
Wednesday's Spring Football Practice Cancelled Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:12:00 EST The Army football team's 13th spring practice scheduled for Wednesday, March 10 has been cancelled. The Black Knights will return to the practice field on Wednesday, March 24 following the Academy's spring break.
Gridders Near End Of Spring Practice Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST While many college football teams across the nation are just beginning to gear up for the outset of spring practice, Army's gridders are heading for the homestretch following the Black Knights' 12th practice of the year on Monday.
Black Knights Hold Second Spring Scrimmage Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:00:00 EST On a chilly, but sunny Saturday morning at Michie Stadium, the Army football team took the field for its second scrimmage of the spring. The majority of the hour-long scrimmage featured Army's offense and defense versus the scout teams, but ended with the ones taking on the ones, the twos versus the twos and the third team versus the third team.
Gridders Hit Midway Point Of Spring Practice In Stride Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:00:00 EST Army's football players were greeted with a challenge from head coach Rich Ellerson as they took to the practice field inside Foley Athletic Center at the nominal midway point of the spring session. Deep into the daily grind of spring drills and coming off a spirited scrimmage on Saturday, Army's second-year field boss ensured his team wouldn't be flat as it hit the field for its ninth practice since spring drills began on Feb. 17.
Wayne Hardin And Chet Moeller On College Football Hall Of Fame Ballot Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:38:54 EDT The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced today the names of 77 players and seven coaches who comprise the 2010 Football Bowl Subdivision Ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Included on the ballot was Navy coaching legend Wayne Hardin and one of Navy's all-time greats on the defensive side of the football, Chet Moeller
Justin Davis Promoted; Napoleon Sykes Hired As Assistant Football Coaches Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:43:43 EDT ANNAPOLIS, Md.--Naval Academy head football coach Ken Niumatalolo announced Friday that defensive line coach Justin Davis has been promoted to a full-time assistant coach replacing Joe Speed and Wake Forest graduate assistant Napoleon Sykes has been hired as Davis' replacement and will assist Buddy Green with the secondary.
Ricky Dobbs Visits The Naval Academy Primary School Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:13:57 EDT When Midshipman Ricky Dobbs heard that Jennifer Schrader's first grade class at the Naval Academy Primary School (NAPS) said "Ricky Dobbs is our Hero", he could not resist doing a surprise visit to their class this past Wednesday.
2010 Navy Football Tentative Spring Practice Dates Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:14:34 EDT Navy will scrimmage on Saturday, April 10 and Saturday, April 17 at 9:00 AM. The annual Blue-Gold game will be Friday, April 23 at 7:00 PM.
Ricky Dobbs and Wyatt Middleton Elected 2010 Football Team Captains Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:52:32 EDT Navy head football coach Ken Niumatalolo announced Friday night at the Navy Football Banquet that quarterback Ricky Dobbs (Douglasville, Ga.) and safety Wyatt Middleton (Norcross, Ga.) have been elected team captains for the 2010 football season by their teammates.
Naval Academy Honors Football Team At Annual Banquet Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:42:23 EDT The annual Naval Academy football banquet was held Friday evening at Alumni Hall where several prestigious awards were handed out. The 2009 football season was one to remember for the Midshipmen, tying a school record for wins with 10, winning a school-record seventh-consecutive Commander-In-Chief's Trophy, appearing in a school-record seventh-consecutive bowl game and running their winning streak against the other two Service Academies to an amazing 15 straight.
Navy-Maryland Game Moved To Labor Game Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:55:03 EDT COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The Atlantic Coast Conference and the University of Maryland announced the 2010 football schedule Thursday, a slate highlighted by seven home games, including a season-opening tilt vs. Navy on Labor Day in Baltimore, as well as a matchup with West Virginia in Morgantown.
Navy Football Banquet Sold Out Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:45:20 EDT The 2009 Navy football banquet, which will take place Friday night at Alumni Hall, is sold out. The banquet starts at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails in the Bo Coppedge Room and on the mezzanine level of Alumni Hall.
Dobbs To Be Honored At Philadelphia Sportswriters Dinner Tonight Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:56:58 EDT Dobbs led Navy to a 17-3 victory over the Black Knights by rushing for 113 yards and a touchdown on 33 carries, while completing three of his seven pass attempts for 61 yards and a touchdown. It was Navy's eighth-consecutive win over Army and gave the Mids a record seventh-consecutive Commander-In-Chief's Trophy.
Navy Football Banquet Set For Friday, February 19 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:33:55 EDT ANNAPOLIS, Md.--The 2009 Navy football banquet will take place Friday, Feb. 19 at Alumni Hall. Tickets are $65 per person and must be purchased in advance at www.navysports.com , by calling 1-800-US4-NAVY or at the Ricketts Hall Box Office. The deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, Feb. 1. The banquet starts at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails in the Bo Coppedge Room and on the mezzanine level of Alumni Hall. Dinner will be served at 7:15 p.m. in the main arena.
Navy Football Team To Be Honored At Halftime Of The Army-Navy Men's Basketball Game Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:02:11 EDT ANNAPOLIS, Md.--The Navy football team will be honored at halftime of Saturday's Army-Navy Men's Basketball game at Alumni Hall. Tickets still remain for the doubleheader ($8 for adults, $4 for kids 18 and under) and can be purchased at www.navysports.com , by calling 1-800-US4-NAVY or on game day at the Alumni Hall Box Office. The men's game tips at 12-noon, while the women's game will start at 3 p.m.
Navy Football Players To Speak At Bates Middle School Science Fair Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:32:15 EDT ANNAPOLIS, Md.--Senior co-captain and offensive lineman Osei Asante, senior quarterback Greg Zingler and junior defensive end Billy Yarborough will speak at the Bates Middle School Science Fair tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. at the Bates Boys & Girls Club.
A Look Back at the 2009 Navy Football Season Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:53:43 EDT 2009 Navy Football Postseason Notes The Navy football team (10-4) finished the 2009 campaign with a 10-4 record that included wins over Service Academy rivals Army and Air Force, a win over nationally-ranked Notre Dame and a rout over Missouri to win the Texas Bowl. By season's end, the Mids were ranked 26th in the USA Today / Coaches Poll and 28th in the Associated Press Poll.
Dobbs Named Metropolitan College Player Of The Year By The Pigskin Club Of Washington, DC Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:17:12 EDT Navy quarterback Ricky Dobbs has been named the Metropolitan College Player of the Year by the Pigskin Club of Washington, DC. Dobbs will receive the Frank P. Bolden Award at the 72nd Annual Awards Dinner on Friday night at the Capital Hilton Hotel in the District of Columbia.
Notre Dame Announces Spring Football Practice Dates Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:45:55 EDT The University of Notre Dame football team will return to the practice field Friday, March 26 for the start of 15 spring practices.
Notre Dame To Face Maryland At FedExField In 2011 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:01:22 EDT Notre Dame and Maryland will face each other on the football field for only the second time in history on Nov. 12, 2011, when the Fighting Irish and Terrapins meet at 91,704-seat FedExField in Landover, Md.
Football Update - Wednesday, Feb. 17 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:53:33 EDT Even though spring practice is yet a month away, the Notre Dame football team has been busy this month. The team is still engaged in its off-season workout routine and Irish head coach Brian Kelly made an appearance at the Baseball Opening Night Dinner on Feb. 16.
Coach Kelly's Signing Day Quotes Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:01:38 EDT Notre Dame Head Football Coach Brian Kelly talks about the 2010 signing day class.
Notre Dame Adds 23 To 2010 Football Roster Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:04:10 EDT Twenty-three high school seniors will have their names added to the University of Notre Dame'sfootball roster and begin playing for the Irish in 2010.The 23 student-athletes represent 12 different states - California (two), Colorado, Florida (four),Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois (two), Indiana, Kentucky (two), New Jersey, North Carolina (two), Ohio (five)and Utah.
Beth Rex Named Director Of Football Administration Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:00:18 EDT Beth Rex, who served the past two years as the football program associate at the University of Cincinnati, has been named director of football administration at the University of Notre Dame.
Football Update - Friday, Jan. 15 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:02:13 EDT University of Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly officially introduced his coaching staff for the 2010 season to the media on Friday, Jan. 15.
Brian Kelly Announces Final Three Members Of Coaching Staff Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:23:58 EDT The final three pieces to University of Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly's coaching staff have been hired, Kelly announced Tuesday.Kerry Cooks will coach Notre Dame's outside linebackers, Tim Hinton will serve as running backs coach and Ed Warinner will coach the offensive line. Tony Alford has switched to wide receivers coach.
Brian Kelly Names Three Additions To Notre Dame Strength And Conditioning Staff Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:13:49 EDT Two former members of the strength and conditioning staff at the University of Cincinnati and one former assistant coach with the Bearcats have been added to the University of Notre Dame strength and conditioning staff, Irish head coach Brian Kelly announced Tuesday.
Brian Kelly Announces Key Leadership Additions To Coaching Staff Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:34:32 EDT University of Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly has filled two key leadership positions on his coaching staff as Bob Diaco has been hired as defensive coordinator and Charley Molnar has been hired as offensive coordinator, Kelly announced Thursday.
Mike Denbrock, Mike Elston And Chuck Martin Named To Notre Dame Football Coaching Staff Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:33:55 EDT Three coaches with a combined 43 years of coaching experience with backgrounds in recruiting California, Florida and Chicago have been added to the University of Notre Dame football coaching staff, Irish head coach Brian Kelly announced Tuesday.