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Topic: Navy Football
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August 2022
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June 2021
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Calkins: The Navy torpedoed his dream of playing in the NFL — but Cameron Kinley wouldn’t change a thing
Former Lausanne star Cameron Kinley found himself at the center of a storm this week after it was learned the Navy had rejected his request to defer his service so he could play in the NFL. It’s not the decision he wanted, certainly. But Kinley says he would go to the U.S. Naval Academy all over again.
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May 2021
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Former Cordova star (Cowboys), Lausanne player (Buccaneers) sign as undrafted free agents
The Dallas Cowboys sign former Cordova lineman Quinton Bohanna as an undrafted free agent. Former Lausanne player Cameron Kinley does the same with Tampa Bay.
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November 2020
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Five standouts from Tigers’ win at Navy
The Memphis defense was a primary reason why the Tigers won for the first time at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
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Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
With just four touchdowns allowed in the past three games, the Tigers’ defense is ramping up. Related article: Championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
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Tigers’ AAC championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
University of Memphis’ defense bails out the offense, which had another difficult day on all fronts. Related article: Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
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Calkins: For old times’ sake, Memphis wins with defense
The Memphis Tigers defeated Navy — and clinched a seventh straight winning season — with rip-snorting defense.
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Keys for Memphis against Navy: Build a lead, feed Calvin Austin III
The Tigers need to win to stay alive in the race for a berth in the AAC title game.
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How Memphis is trying to plan for Navy’s triple option offense
The Tigers’ defensive staff has been working on strategies for months to deal with an offense used by few schools.
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Status of Dreke Clark, Javon Ivory uncertain for Navy game
Memphis might not have two key playmakers because of injuries.
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Memphis-Navy kickoff time set
The Tigers’ final three games of the season were reshuffled to get the Midshipmen back on the schedule. The Tigers (5-2, 3-2 AAC) and Midshipmen (3-4, 3-2) were originally scheduled to play Nov. 14, but the game was postponed because of COVID-19 cases at Navy.
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Calkins: Navy’s Cameron Kinley is a Memphian, a cornerback — and a president we can all get behind
When he was in the sixth grade at Presbyterian Day School, Cameron Kinley wrote an essay about what makes Navy athletes special. Now he’s showing us in real life.
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Memphis game postponed due to positive COVID-19 cases at Navy
If the game can’t be rescheduled, it will make the Tigers’ chances of reaching the AAC championship game even slimmer.
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Kickoff time for Memphis-Navy game announced
The Nov. 14 game will be on either ESPN 2 or ESPNU.
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December 2019
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Malcolm Perry’s elusiveness leads Navy to Liberty Bowl trophy
The Navy offense runs through quarterback Malcolm Perry. And on a record-breaking day, Perry ended up without the ball on the biggest play.
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Last-second field goal sends Navy past Kansas State
Midshipmen capitalize on two big trick plays and a late field goal to win AutoZone Liberty Bowl over Kansas State.
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Twelve months make a world of difference for Navy, Kansas State
Both of Tuesday's Liberty Bowl team in much better shape than they were this time last year.
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Playing in hometown bowl ‘surreal’ for Navy’s Kinley
Former Lausanne standout has started all 12 games in Navy's secondary this season.
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Kansas State, Navy expected to pack the house for AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Navy-Kansas State match-up figures to be a good draw for AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
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November 2019
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Memphis Tigers rise three spots to No. 18 in second College Football Playoff Rankings
Memphis moved up three spots in the College Football Playoff Rankings, but still sits behind Cincinnati among the non-Power Five teams.
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September 2019
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The Day After: Memphis Tigers offensive line ‘growing up’ and making strides during 4-0 start
Coach Mike Norvell saw a maturing offensive line in the 35-23 win over Navy Thursday evening.
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Adjustments on both sides of the ball propel Tigers to home win over Navy
Memphis needed offensive and defensive adjustments to take off in the second half of the 35-23 win over Navy.
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Memphis uses second-half rally to remain unbeaten with 35-23 victory over Navy
Brady White shuts out boos, Tiger defense rises up as Memphis remains unbeaten with a 35-23 win over Navy.
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Navy Midshipmen had Tigers where they wanted them — until they didn’t
For a half, Navy had everything working before Memphis snapped out of its troubles, turned up its offense and pulled away from the Midshipmen in the second half.
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Gainwell relishes lead running back role as Tigers face Navy
Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell has taken on the rushing load for the Tigers, a role that makes him a key figure in Thursday's game against Navy.
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