Monthly Archives: July 2009

Where some of Army’s 2008 coaching staff landed: Tice Surfaces

By Sal Interdonato | Published: July 30, 2009 | Comments closed
I was surfing for some information on Larry Mac Duff, who coached with Army’s Rich Ellerson at Arizona and Hawaii, when I came across a familiar name. Former Army offensive line coach John Tice is coaching the same position for the United Football League’s New York franchise. Tice coached at West Point for two years under Stan [...]
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Going West update

By Sal Interdonato | Published: July 29, 2009 | Comments closed
I previously blogged Army athletic director said Army has finalized a couple of future deals that will take the academy west of the Mississippi last week. I mentioned San Jose State as a possible opponent because of the connection between coach Rich Ellerson and Dick Tomey and athletic directors Anderson and Tom Bowen. I spoke with Tomey Wednesday [...]
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200K hit

By Sal Interdonato | Published: July 29, 2009 | Comments closed
Just wanted to thank all of the Black Knight blog followers for their interest and support. The blog had its 200,000th hit earlier Wednesday. We started the blog up on Sept. 20, 2007 with the hopes of providing Army fans with their football fix. I will continue to provide practice reports, scheduling updates, breaking news and [...]
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A humbling trip

By Sal Interdonato | Published: July 28, 2009 | Comments closed
Army co-defensive coordinator Chris Smeland called his 11-day July trip to Afghanistan visiting United States military personnel with college football coaches including Rice’s David Bailiff, “very eye-opening.” Smeland visited hospitals and listened to stories from wounded soldiers “It’s the real deal over there,” Smeland said. “It’s serious business. I can’t begin to feel the appreciation all of [...]
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Why Chris Smeland came back to coaching

By Sal Interdonato | Published: July 28, 2009 | Comments closed
After two years away from the college football sidelines, Chris Smeland was itching to get back into the game.. Smeland, who had 24 years of experience as a Football Bowl Subdivision (Division I) defensive coordinator, was looking for the right fit. And Rich Ellerson offered him an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. It didn’t take long for [...]
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Going West: Possible opponent

By Sal Interdonato | Published: July 28, 2009 | Comments closed
Army athletic director Kevin Anderson told the Times Herald-Record last week, Army has finalized a couple of future deals that will take the academy west of the Mississippi. A few connections point to San Jose State as a possible Army opponent down the road. One is Army coach Rich Ellerson’s link to San Jose State’s Dick Tomey. Ellerson [...]
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Where are they now: Reggie Nevels

By Sal Interdonato | Published: July 28, 2009 | Comments closed
Reggie Nevels told himself he’d never come back to West Point after graduating in 2005. West Point was a challenging experience on and off the football field. Nevels, once a promising prospect from Marion, Ind., was the season-opening quarterback his last three seasons at Army. But Nevels’ career never really took off. It ended with Nevels [...]
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Alum Sounds Off At NCAA

By Sal Interdonato | Published: July 27, 2009 | Comments closed
One Army alum isn’t happy about the NCAA’s decision to deny West Point defensive tackle Ted Bentler his initial petition for an extra year. Ron Rice, a 1986 graduate and former Army center, doesn’t think the decision is fair. “Ted Bentler got screwed by the NCAA,” said Rice at the Army Football Club golf outing a few [...]
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Poll: How many wins will Army have in 2009?

By Sal Interdonato | Published: July 24, 2009 | Comments closed
Army fans and Black Knight blog followers are optimistic on the 2009 season. Sixty-five percent said Army will have a winning season. Close to 600 fans votes, thanks for the participation. Now I ask you to predict how many wins the Black Knights will have this season. Check out the poll on Black Knight blog homepage. I’m holding out on [...]
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History lesson: Army-Rutgers

By Sal Interdonato | Published: July 24, 2009 | Comments closed
An Army and Rutgers football game at a neutral site is nothing new. Army and Rutgers played nine times at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. from 1979 to 1996. Rutgers won seven of the meetings. Army defeated Rutgers 42-21 in 1996. Quarterback Adam Thompson, subbing for the injured Ronnie McAda, rushed for 126 and a touchdown. Mike [...]
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