The NCAA is encouraging the pregame handshake–which seems a bit absurd considering after the handshake you want to pulverize your opponent, but in the name of sportsmanship The Matador understands. However, The Ohio State University is taking this concept one step further. As the Buckeyes take the field against Navy on September 5th, 2009 at The Shoe, fans are encouraged to “rise to your feet and cheer” the Midshipmen.
Navy takes a hit as starting nose guard Nate Frazier (6’3, 292 lbs.) was dismissed from the football team this past Monday. Cmdr. Joe Carpenter, the navy spokesman, confirmed the dismissal and stated “participating on a varsity athletic team is a privilege.” The exact accounts of the dismissal were not released; however, Navy is losing a strong anchor on the defensive side of the line. Hopefully, junior Chase Burge can fill the void. Coach Ken Niumatalolo understands the school’s decision and...
On July 20th, The U.S. Naval Academy and West Point announced the military insurer United Services Automobile Association (USAA) has signed a 10-year agreement to be title sponsor of the annual Army-Navy football game. USAA, which has about 6.8 million members, is based in San Antonio, Texas. It is among the premier providers of banking products, insurance, investments and financial planning to current and former members of the U.S. military and their families – including the cadets and midshipmen...
