Read more about the article Blackman rides a West Point wave to a storybook moment
Jordan Blackman #10 of the Army Black Knights celebrates after rushing for a touchdown during a game against the Mercer Bears at Michie Stadium on October 24, 2020 in West Point, NY.

Blackman rides a West Point wave to a storybook moment

PHOTO (Dustin Satloff/Army Athletics) By TOM SHANAHAN The scene unfolding as West Point's Jordan Blackman was engulfed by teammates was something out of a Hollywood movie. The senior had scored his first career touchdown in last week’s 49-3 win over Mercer at Michie Stadium. Moments earlier, his first career carry was a 13-yard run. On third-and-goal from the 6, he plowed his way over the left front pylon. A Mercy tackler, careening backward, must have asked for mercy…

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Read more about the article Air Force gains leg up on CiC Trophy with chance to clinch Nov. 7 at Army

Air Force gains leg up on CiC Trophy with chance to clinch Nov. 7 at Army

Photo: Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels By TOM SHANAHAN Air Force won the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy with a 40-7 win over Navy on Saturday in Colorado Springs. If we’re to believe Army coach Jeff Monken, that was still news to him on Tuesday afternoon. He was asked during his weekly media session for his reaction to the Falcons’ surprisingly easy win and how he plans to keep his Black Knights (3-1) from looking past Saturday’s…

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Read more about the article Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy deserves another stage with bookend Air Force season-opener

Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy deserves another stage with bookend Air Force season-opener

By TOM SHANAHAN #AFAN (Air Force/Army/Navy) stories: My series is about more than academy football players. These stories are about future officers selflessly committed to serving their country during a seemingly endless war on terrorism. There are only 0.5 percent Americans making up the military. Throughout our history Cadets and Midshipmen have answered the call to serve in times of war, but this is a generation of volunteers. “I get to work daily with heroes that joined the…

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