Navy football continues tradition of choosing captains with Memphis-area roots
The program has become a bright spot for players with local roots to show they can exceed at the highest levels of leadership, both on the field and for our country.
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The program has become a bright spot for players with local roots to show they can exceed at the highest levels of leadership, both on the field and for our country.
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.
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.
The Memphis defense was a primary reason why the Tigers won for the first time at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
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
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
The Memphis Tigers defeated Navy — and clinched a seventh straight winning season — with rip-snorting defense.
The Tigers need to win to stay alive in the race for a berth in the AAC title game.
The Tigers’ defensive staff has been working on strategies for months to deal with an offense used by few schools.
Memphis might not have two key playmakers because of injuries.
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.
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.
If the game can’t be rescheduled, it will make the Tigers’ chances of reaching the AAC championship game even slimmer.
The Nov. 14 game will be on either ESPN 2 or ESPNU.
The Navy offense runs through quarterback Malcolm Perry. And on a record-breaking day, Perry ended up without the ball on the biggest play.
Midshipmen capitalize on two big trick plays and a late field goal to win AutoZone Liberty Bowl over Kansas State.
Both of Tuesday's Liberty Bowl team in much better shape than they were this time last year.
Former Lausanne standout has started all 12 games in Navy's secondary this season.
Navy-Kansas State match-up figures to be a good draw for AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
Memphis moved up three spots in the College Football Playoff Rankings, but still sits behind Cincinnati among the non-Power Five teams.
Coach Mike Norvell saw a maturing offensive line in the 35-23 win over Navy Thursday evening.
Memphis needed offensive and defensive adjustments to take off in the second half of the 35-23 win over Navy.
Brady White shuts out boos, Tiger defense rises up as Memphis remains unbeaten with a 35-23 win over Navy.
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.
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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