Army West Point Athletics
Army Wraps Up Another Practice
April 28, 2016 | Football
WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Army West Point football team is just two days away from the Black-Gold game on Saturday and finished its 13th practice of the spring on Thursday night.
Under cloudy and sometimes rainy skies, the Black Knights were very competitive in team drills and individual 1-on-1 drills during today's practice.
Mike Reynolds stepped in had two interceptions during 1-on-1 drills with the wide receivers, while Jeff Ejekam returned the favor with a pair of great catches in traffic during the same drill.
The practiced ended with a simulated late-game situation and Chris Carter led the team to a pair of third-down conversions, including a draw up the middle to set up Mitchell Howard for a field goal. The place-kicker tucked the ball inside the left upright and the offense was successful in getting points.
SPRING GAME UPDATE
The Black Knights were still come out as Black and Gold teams, but the offense will face the defense during the game, instead of two separate teams. The score will be decided by an intricate point system that the coaches have come up with. The offense will get points for touchdowns and other big plays, while the defense will be rewarded for turnovers and stops.
The Black-Gold Game is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday and is free admission.
At 10 a.m., a free youth clinic for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade will be led by members of the Army football team. To sign up, please call (845) 446-2375 or email odiamktg@usma.edu.
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Pregame activities will get underway at 11 a.m. at Gate 1 of Michie Stadium, the lone entrance into the field. Concession stands will be open before and during the contest.
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Season Ticket Members will be invited to an exclusive event prior to the spring game beginning at 11:30 a.m. Season Ticket Members will receive an e-invitation for their exclusive event.
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Following the contest, the field will be open for fans to meet the Army Football team and capture player autographs.
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For more information on any of the activities and season ticket memberships, please call (845) 446-2375 or email odiamktg@usma.edu.
SPRING GAME HONORARY CAPTAINS ANNOUNCED
Head coach Jeff Monken selected 10 honorary captains for the Black-Gold Spring Game late last week.
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The Black Team will feature former linebacker Chuck Schretzman, who gave an exceptional speech at last year's football banquet, and current Indianapolis Colt linebacker Josh McNary. Former teammates and 1984 Cherry Bowl winners Nate Sassaman and Doug Black, along with former defensive end Kurt Gutierrez rounds out the Black Team.
The Gold Team will counter with former running back Charlie Jarvis, who rushed for 2,334 yards in his three seasons at West Point. Joining him is Alejandro Villanueva, a current member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, along with former quarterback and 1985 Peach Bowl winner Tory Crawford. Anthony Noto returns to West Point after starring at linebacker for three seasons. Former Knute Rockne Award winner and All-American Bob Novogratz will also be on hand as part of the Gold Team.
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The Black Knights wrap up practice tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. in their final tune up before the spring game.
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Under cloudy and sometimes rainy skies, the Black Knights were very competitive in team drills and individual 1-on-1 drills during today's practice.
Mike Reynolds stepped in had two interceptions during 1-on-1 drills with the wide receivers, while Jeff Ejekam returned the favor with a pair of great catches in traffic during the same drill.
The practiced ended with a simulated late-game situation and Chris Carter led the team to a pair of third-down conversions, including a draw up the middle to set up Mitchell Howard for a field goal. The place-kicker tucked the ball inside the left upright and the offense was successful in getting points.
SPRING GAME UPDATE
The Black Knights were still come out as Black and Gold teams, but the offense will face the defense during the game, instead of two separate teams. The score will be decided by an intricate point system that the coaches have come up with. The offense will get points for touchdowns and other big plays, while the defense will be rewarded for turnovers and stops.
The Black-Gold Game is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday and is free admission.
At 10 a.m., a free youth clinic for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade will be led by members of the Army football team. To sign up, please call (845) 446-2375 or email odiamktg@usma.edu.
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Pregame activities will get underway at 11 a.m. at Gate 1 of Michie Stadium, the lone entrance into the field. Concession stands will be open before and during the contest.
Â
Season Ticket Members will be invited to an exclusive event prior to the spring game beginning at 11:30 a.m. Season Ticket Members will receive an e-invitation for their exclusive event.
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Following the contest, the field will be open for fans to meet the Army Football team and capture player autographs.
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For more information on any of the activities and season ticket memberships, please call (845) 446-2375 or email odiamktg@usma.edu.
SPRING GAME HONORARY CAPTAINS ANNOUNCED
Head coach Jeff Monken selected 10 honorary captains for the Black-Gold Spring Game late last week.
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The Black Team will feature former linebacker Chuck Schretzman, who gave an exceptional speech at last year's football banquet, and current Indianapolis Colt linebacker Josh McNary. Former teammates and 1984 Cherry Bowl winners Nate Sassaman and Doug Black, along with former defensive end Kurt Gutierrez rounds out the Black Team.
The Gold Team will counter with former running back Charlie Jarvis, who rushed for 2,334 yards in his three seasons at West Point. Joining him is Alejandro Villanueva, a current member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, along with former quarterback and 1985 Peach Bowl winner Tory Crawford. Anthony Noto returns to West Point after starring at linebacker for three seasons. Former Knute Rockne Award winner and All-American Bob Novogratz will also be on hand as part of the Gold Team.
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The Black Knights wrap up practice tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. in their final tune up before the spring game.
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