Army West Point’s juniors signal affirmative for upcoming ceremony

PHOTO: Army fullback Jakobi Buchanan celebrates with teammates after one of his 12 touchdowns. Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report By TOM SHANAHAN A few years ago, one of Army’s star players told me he waivered on “Affirmation Day.” The clock ticked down to the formal ceremony. Finally, his roommate told him to get ready. He put on his dress white uniform and took the oath. He chuckled, feeling foolish over the memory. The average college football fan is…

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Army’s seniors emerge from tunnel that at times seemed to have no light

PHOTO (Army West Point Athletics): Army quarterback Thyier Tyler (2) hands off in an early camp drill with Cade Ballard (18) and Jemel Jones (7) awaiting their turns. Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report By TOM SHANAHAN The grind as an Army freshman seemed at times as if there was no light at the end of the tunnel. Then, seemingly in a blink of an eye, the same person wakes up preparing for his senior football season – a…

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