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FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken watches as his team warms up before they play Houston in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Monken says his Black Knights are coping with the cancellation of spring ball because of the novel coronavirus. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert, File)
Army LB Jon Rhattigan a late bloomer for Black Knights

By John Kekis Dec. 09, 2020 05:39 PM EST

Hawaii linebacker Jeremiah Pritchard (2) tackles Army quarterback Christian Anderson (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Army seniors ready for last hurrah on the football field

By John Kekis Dec. 12, 2019 05:30 PM EST

Army closes home slate with 47-6 win over VMI

By John Kekis Nov. 16, 2019 03:37 PM EST
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Still feeling the effects of a season-long struggle against injuries, Army quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. didn’t start the final home...

Air Force's Timothy Jackson, left, blocks Army freshman Jemel Jones (7) as he carries the ball downfield during an NCAA college football game in Air Force Academy, Colo., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette via AP)
Army out to break five-game skid, hosts struggling UMass

By John Kekis Nov. 08, 2019 02:31 AM EST

Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III, left, and wide receiver Benjamin Waters lead teammates in a celebration after singing the school song after the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force won 31-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Banged-up Army tries to make it 3 in a row over Air Force

By Pat Graham Nov. 01, 2019 02:21 PM EDT

Army visits Georgia State looking to end 2-game skid

By John Kekis Oct. 18, 2019 12:15 PM EDT
Army coach Jeff Monken is facing an unexpected crossroads of sorts midway through the season after two straight losses. In dropping the last two games,...

Old Dominion quarterback Stone Smartt is sacked Western Kentucky's DeAngelo Malone (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 in Norfolk, Va. (L. Todd Spencer/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)
WKU hosts Army, looks to go to 3-0 vs Black Knights

By John Kekis Oct. 11, 2019 11:30 AM EDT

Tulane beats Army 42-33, snaps Black Knights' home streak

By John Kekis Oct. 05, 2019 04:02 PM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Tulane isn't used to this but it sure feels good. Amare Jones caught six passes for 104 yards and a touchdown and ran for...

Tulane quarterback Justin McMillan (12) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Houston in New Orleans, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Tulane won 38-31. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Army hosts Tulane aiming to extend home winning streak to 16

By John Kekis Oct. 04, 2019 02:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken watches as his team warms up before they play Houston in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Army looks to bounce back from a tough overtime loss to Michigan when the Black Knights take on UT-San Antonio, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert, File)
Army looks to bounce back against UTSA after tough loss

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 13, 2019 02:32 AM EDT

Army holds off Rice 14-7

By John Kekis Aug. 30, 2019 09:22 PM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Stymied off and on by a swarming Rice defense in a tight game, Army quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. finally did what he's become so accustomed...

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2018, file photo, Army quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. drops back during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, in Philadelphia. Army is coming off a year like no other in the storied history of the football program. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Army football looks to keep the good times rolling

By John Kekis Aug. 16, 2019 05:40 PM EDT

President Donald Trump speaks during the presentation of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point football team, in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Red Sox at White Sox 5/5/2019

May. 06, 2019 12:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken watches as his team warms up before they play Houston in the of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Coach Monken finished last season in rarefied air with a school-record 11 wins. Maintaining that standard of excellence is the goal.(AP Photo/Jim Cowsert, File)
Army tries to maintain excellence after record-setting 2018

By John Kekis Apr. 12, 2019 04:56 PM EDT

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Army running back Darnell Woolfolk (33) carries as Oklahoma linebacker Curtis Bolton (18) defends during an NCAA college football game between Army and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. Army will face Houston on Saturday, Dec. 22, in the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas. In an era where aerial assaults are the norm, Army coach Jeff Monken maintains a simple formula for success--keep the ball--and nobody does that better than the No. 22 Black Knights (10-2) with their potent triple option and stable of bruising runners. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 22 Army going for 1st 11-win season in Armed Forces Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 21, 2018 05:06 PM EST

Army head coach Jeff Monken, right, embraces Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Philadelphia. Army won 17-10. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Army fullback Darnell Woolfolk a big key to team's success

By John Kekis Dec. 21, 2018 04:15 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2016, file photo, Army players and coaches run onto the field after defeating Navy 21-17 in an NCAA college football game in Baltimore, Md. With Army ranked No. 22, the Cadets (9-2) try to beat Navy (3-9) for the third straight time Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in the storied series. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Army-Navy rivalry features Trump tossing coin at 119th game

By Dan Gelston Dec. 07, 2018 03:14 PM EST

FILE- In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken shouts in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. For all the complaints about too many bowls, this is the second straight season there will be more bowl eligible teams (at least 81) than available bids (78). That has put No. 23 Army and fellow football independent BYU (6-6), another school with a large national following, in the strange position of tracking results from all over the country in recent weeks and heading into college football's selection Sunday with postseason plans more uncertain than most. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Not enough bowls: Army, BYU unsure of postseason destination

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 29, 2018 03:14 PM EST

Army holds off Air Force 17-14, 11th straight win at home

By John Kekis Nov. 03, 2018 03:38 PM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Army is in rarefied air and coach Jeff Monken is impressed. The third wheel in the annual round-robin series with service...