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Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

We've got a very special episode for you today. We are back in Annapolis to celebrate  the Naval Academy Class of '84's 40 Year Reunion. 

This episode is dedicated to my classmates. You will hear stories from of them  recalling some of their most memorable Navy Sports moments. Those tales are just a small part the Navy Athletics legacy and the camaraderie  it has fostered over the years. 

So settle in and relax. You'll hear about championships won in total darkness, football games played in brutal weather, an Army-Navy football game experience that will never by duplicated, and many more entertaining stories. 

I'm especially grateful to my classmates who were a part of this episode. So to Scott Gordon, Jon Harber, Steve Young, Dan Doster, Dave Gallaer, Chris Gromek, Charles Fredrick and Bob Clark . . . thank you so much. I couldn't have done it without you. 

Related Links:

• Navy - Charlotte Game Highlights
• Navy Men's Cross Country Dominates Army 

We want your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:
In the game against Charlotte, Navy had a 38-3 halftime lead. What is the most number of points the Mids have put up in the first half of a game since 2003? 

A.40
B. 42
C. 45
D. 49

You can answer by sending us a text message using the link at the top of the show notes. I'll also post the question on our group Facebook Page.

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Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

• Seven In Music (Intro)
• Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
• Loka Music (Deep Dive Pt. 2 Lead In)
• Artlss (Question of the Day Lead In)
• Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

In this episode, we will break down how the Navy Football team dominated Air Force from the opening whistle. The Mids executed their game plan on both sides of the ball and effectively purged their memories of four years worth of nightmarish losses against the Falcons. 

We're going to really get into that in our Deep Dive segment. And we'll also discuss how an Air Force team that has won 29 games over the past three seasons is now struggling to score even 10 points per contest. 

Finally, I will share some of the numbers that point directly to why the Mids are off to such a great start, and why they still haven't reached their ceiling. 

We've got all that plus our Question of the Day and Mid Watch segments, so please stick around! 

Related Links:

• Navy - Air Force Game Highlights
• Amanda Graziano Bends It Like Beckham

We want your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:
Blake Horvath has opened the season with 5 consecutive games where he has passed for 100 yards or more. In the last 23 years what is the record for the most number of games where a Navy Quarterback has had 100 or more passing yards. Is it:

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8

You can answer by sending us a text message using the link at the top of the show notes. I'll also post the question on our group Facebook Page.

Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts:

Check out the Navy Sports Nation group page on Facebook!

Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

• Seven In Music (Intro)
• Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
• Loka Music (Question of the Day Lead In)
• Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)

Support the show

If you like what you hear, support the Mids and the show at the same time! Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!

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Welcome to the third edition of The Navy Blitz! 

Today, we will break down the Mids’ convincing win over the University of Alabama-Birmingham. The offense put up another 40+ point performance, while the defense returned to form and managed to contain one of the conference's more talented quarterbacks. 

We'll also take a look at Navy's offensive resurgence by the numbers. And trust me, some of what you learn will totally blow you away. So stick around!  We've got a lot of ground to cover as we take a look at how the Mids avoided a trap to pick up their first road win of the season. 

Related Links:

• Navy Takes Down UAB, 41-18
• Navy-UAB Highlights

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Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

• Seven In Music (Intro)
• Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)

Support the show

If you like what you hear, support the Mids and the show at the same time! Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!

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Welcome to the second edition of the Navy Blitz! 

Today, we'll break down Navy's huge upset of the Memphis Tigers. Among other things, you will hear where and when the  defense came up with the key plays to seize the advantage in the first half to put the team in a position to win in the second half. 

And on offensive, we'll talk about the one key stat that has been directly responsible for the Mids getting off to a 3-0 start. 

It was a terrific win. And with this game, Navy has officially served notice as a team to be taken very seriously in the American Conference. 

So stick around! I think you'll find it very interesting. As always, I welcome you comments! Send us a text!

Related Links:

• Navy Knocks Off Memphis to Stay Unbeaten at 3-0!
• Navy-Memphis Highlights

Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts:

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• Spotify
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Check out the Navy Sports Nation group page on Facebook!

Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

• Seven In Music (Intro)
• Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)

Support the show

If you like what you hear, support the Mids and the show at the same time! Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!

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In Today's episode, we’re launching our first installment of the Navy Blitz. Here, you’re going to get all of the insights and commentary on the most recent Navy football game. We’ll start by breaking down the Mids’ opponent, move on and talk about the keys to the game, and analyze the big plays. And finally, we’ll check out some of the stats that helped determine the outcome. 

This is going to be a little bit different from the usual Navy Sports Central podcast episode because the only topic discussed will be Navy Football. 

It will be short and to the point, but by the time it’s over, Navy football fans will be 100% up to speed on how the team performed and how things look moving forward. So please, stick around. 

Related Links:

• Navy Defeats Temple 38-11 for Their First Conference Win of the Season
• Navy-Temple Highlights

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Check out the Navy Sports Nation group page on Facebook!

Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

• Seven In Music (Intro)
• Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)

Support the show

Support the show

If you like what you hear, support the Mids and the show at the same time! Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!

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Can Navy football overcome last season's scoring struggles with their new Hybrid Wing-T offense? Join me, Karl Darden, as we break down Navy's home opener against Bucknell in their first meeting in nearly a century.

We’ll take an in depth look at some of the key players on both sides of the ball and check out how the Navy offense executed Coach Cronic's new scheme.

 The defense turned in another strong performance, looking to build on last year.  You’ll get a glimpse into the key moments and player performances that defined the game and we'll also hear some of your comments.  

We've got all of that plus our Question of the Day and Mid Watch segments, so please, join us!

Related Links:

• Navy - Bucknell Game Highlights
• Navy Dominates Bucknell 49-21 in Home Opener

We want your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:
Since 2002, what is the most number of years in a row that Navy has won their first game of the season, either at home or on the road?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

You can answer by sending us a text message using the link at the top of the show notes. I'll also post the question on our group Facebook Page.

Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Podchaser

Check out the Navy Sports Nation group page on Facebook!

Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

• Seven In Music (Intro)
• Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
• Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)

Support the show

If you like what you hear, support the Mids and the show at the same time! Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!

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Today on Navy Sports Central, we celebrate the Navy Women's Tennis Team's exciting run to their first Patriot League Championship! Coach Keith Puryear sits down with us to share how the team laid the groundwork in the fall to put them in the best possible position to compete for the title in the spring. He'll also take us through the thrilling moments of Kate Lee's remarkable comeback against Boston University and the unwavering spirit of senior players Samantha Johns and Stella Ribaudo, who battled through their injuries all year long, but never wavered when it came to representing what Navy Women's Tennis was all about. 

Coach Puryear's candid reflections on these emotional highs and lows offer a powerful narrative of dedication and teamwork. This episode is a testament to the relentless spirit of Navy sports, filled with stories of triumph and unyielding determination.

Related Links:

• Coach Keith Puryear's Biography
• Navy Women's Tennis Wins the Patriot League Championships!

We want your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:
What is the longest home match winning streak for the Navy Women's Tennis team in dual meets?
A. 11
B. 17
C. 20
D. 23

You can answer by sending us a text message using the link at the top of the show notes. I'll also post the question on our group Facebook Page.

Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
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Check out the Navy Sports Nation group page on Facebook!

Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

• Seven In Music (Intro)
• Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
• Loka Music (Question of the Day Lead In)
• Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)

Support the show

If you like what you hear, support the Mids and the show at the same time! Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!

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• Navy Women's Tennis Wins the Patriot League Championships!
• Navy Volleyball Rallies to Beat Army and Win the Star!

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Podchaser

• Seven In Music (Intro)
• Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
• Loka Music (Question of the Day Lead In)
• Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)

Support the show

If you like what you hear, support the Mids and the show at the same time! Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

The conclusion of the 2024 sports season saw the Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field teams continue their streak of Patriot League Championships. Meanwhile, the Women's Tennis team came from behind in dramatic fashion to win their first ever title.  We'll do a complete run down in our sports update. 

In our Deep Dive segment, Maura Kent joins us to give her perspective on the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. She will talk about what it takes to qualify as well as give us some insight into her son Nathan's experience. He qualified for nationals in the 400 meters, and he was joined by Braden Presser (Javelin), Josh Boamah (Hammer Throw & Shot Put), and Brahmir Vick (110m Hurdles). 

We've got all of that for you plus our Question of the Day and Mid Watch segment, so don't go anywhere!

Related Links: 

• Navy Outdoor Track & Field's Fantastic Four: Everyone's All Americans!
• Emily Messinese and Alyssa Daley named USA Lacrosse All Americans!

We want your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:
Braden Presser was just named an All American in Outdoor Track & Field in the javelin for the third straight year. When was the last time someone from the men's track team earned this distinction of qualifying as an All American for three consecutive seasons in his respective event? Was it:
A. 1947
B. 1976
C. 1983
D. 2012

You can answer by sending us a text message using the link at the top of the show notes. I'll also post the question on our group Facebook Page.

Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
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Check out the Navy Sports Nation group page on Facebook!

Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

• Seven In Music (Intro)
• Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
• Loka Music (Question of the Day Lead In)
• Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)

Support the show

If you like what you hear, support the Mids and the show at the same time! Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

The Mids continued their strong month of April by chalking up two big wins over Army and two Patriot League Championships in women's golf and women's tennis. Meanwhile the Men's Rugby team advance to the College Rugby Association National Championship game with victories over Arkansas State and Life University.

But it's our Deep Dive segment that you won't want to miss. We'll be joined by Cynthia Lisa from the Class of 2000, and she will share her expertise as we break down the Navy Women's Lacrosse team's huge win over Army.

Our conversation will cover everything from the key performances to team strategy as we analyze how the Mids took down the Black Knights in such convincing fashion. 

Finally, Cynthia talks about how far the program has come in the last 20 plus years and what can be done to keep the popularity of Navy Women's Lacrosse on the rise. Trust me, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Related Links: 

• Navy Women's Tennis Patriot League Championship Highlights
• Navy Women's Lacrosse Highlights vs. Army

Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Podchaser

Check out the Navy Sports Nation group page on Facebook!

Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

• Seven In Music (Intro)
• Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
• Loka Music (Question of the Day Lead In)
• Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)

Support the show

If you like what you hear, support the Mids and the show at the same time! Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!