Army Black Knights

A Tale of Two Kickers

September 6, 2008

Game Report Posted: August 19, 2008 02:30  

For once, kickers actually mattered. And for once, the CPU kicker screwed up.

The second low-scoring game of this dynasty was decided by a 48 yard Adam DeMarco FG with 1:11 remaining in the game. Syracuse would drive the ball into position for a potential game-winner of their own, but senior Patrick Shadle would miss the 51 yarder that would've given Syracuse the victory as time expired.

Army Black Knights: 2-0

Next game: vs. Akron (2-1, C OVR, C+ OFF, C+ DEF)

Injuries: Sophomore HB Pat Mealy was lost for the year with a broken elbow after posting 17 carries and 60 yards midway into the 3rd quarter. Mealy was believed to be on his way to a breakout season but is now unlikely to be on the field with the Black Knights until late spring.

BALLS!!

August 29, 2008

Game Report Posted: August 14, 2008 22:26  

The Black Knights came through with a tough win against lowly Temple in their season opener on Friday in a game that was a joy to take part in.

"I love the defensive battles, you always cherish them when you get 'em, because with EA's ingenious Wide Open Gameplay West Point Pop Warner teams could put up 80 on USC. It's ridiculous."

Pat Mealy and Carson Williams helped manage the game and control the clock in this 21-17 thriller, but it was the defense that was the real MVP for Army. With a little over a minute to go Temple had the ball inside the Army 5, and with some not-so-intelligent CPU playcalling, Army held the Owls less than a yard short of the end zone when Temple was forced to go for it on 4th and 6.

"I'm really proud of the way we played today. We better enjoy this one, because I don't think we'll be winning a whole lot more this year."