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It is unavoidable to work at West Point and overlook the great history of Army football.
The championship ring at Michie Stadium recognizes the great Army teams of the past, including the national championship teams of 1944, 1945 and 1946, as well as saluting three Heisman Trophy winners: Glenn Davis, Doc Blanchard and Pete Dawkins.
Jeff Monken, currently the second-winningest coach in Army program history, would not call himself a college football historian, but even he realizes the significance of the famed rivalry between Army and Notre Dame, ahead of the 52nd all-time meeting.
Army head coach Jeff Monken stands with his players for the Army Alma Mater after the game against Notre Dame at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Nov. 12, 2016. Notre Dame won 44-6.
“I see all the history here,” he said, “and the pictures of the great Army teams of old, playing great Notre Dame teams of old. It’s pretty iconic, and they played those games in Yankee Stadium and the Polo Grounds – that’s back when I think Army was New York City’s team, when Army would play in New York City. I mean, it packed the house, and then when Notre Dame would come into town … I mean, Notre Dame’s got fans everywhere. It doesn’t matter where they play … they’re going to bring a crowd and pack the house.”
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That’s exactly what the metropolitan fans can expect on Saturday at Yankee Stadium (NBC, 7 p.m. ET), in the most significant Army-Notre Dame clash in over a half-century. Notre Dame (9-1) is ranked No. 6 in the nation and unbeaten Army (9-0) is No. 18, fighting for a berth in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff.
Notre Dame running back Josh Adams (33) runs the ball as Army defensive back Elijah Riley (23) pursues in the third quarter at the…
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Author : Times Herald-Record
Publish date : 2024-11-18 06:15:55
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