Read more about the article Army linebacker adds to family’s colorful history serving the nation

Army linebacker adds to family’s colorful history serving the nation

PHOTO (Army Athletics): Arik Smith against Air Force. Visit my website homepage, TomShanahanReport By TOM SHANAHAN The black-and-white photograph dates to the Civil War, providing a starting point to trace Arik Smith’s family history of military service. A Union Army Black man tends to a general’s horse in the albumen-style image. But the free man is not attached to just any Army division or serving under any general. “He cared for Gen. Sherman’s horse,” says Smith, West Point’s…

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Read more about the article Coach K returns with praise for his team but harsh words for “insurrection” at U.S. Capitol and failed plan distributing vaccine

Coach K returns with praise for his team but harsh words for “insurrection” at U.S. Capitol and failed plan distributing vaccine

By TOM SHANAHAN Mike Krzyzewski returned to the bench from week-long COVID-19 isolation protocols with some lengthy discussions. The initial comments enthusiastically praised his team’s continued improved offensive chemistry resulting in a 79-68 win over Wake Forest Saturday afternoon at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils (4-2, 3-0 ACC) have won three straight games since demoralizing back-to-back losses to Michigan State and Illinois. But his most impassioned words in a post-game virtual media session came from him as…

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