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Video: Army vs. Eastern Michigan
Spoke with Army coach Rich Ellerson, sophomore quarterback Trent Steelman and sophomore linebacker Nate Combs as they prepare for the season opener Saturday at Eastern Michigan. Check out the video preview.
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Rodriguez out indefinitely
Army coach Rich Ellerson said junior linebacker Andrew Rodriguez “isn’t going to be available for a while” at his press conference Tuesday.
Rodriguez, Army’s leading tackler last season, has a back injury that has no prognosis. It could be a long-term injury.
“It’s a heartbreak for us and him,” Ellerson said. “We’ll keep our fingers crossed as [...]
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August 30 practice blog: Aaron running with first team
Army coach Rich Ellerson’s move to give his players three days off their legs is looking genius.
Players returned to practice Monday and were flying around. The offense was in high gear with their repetitions.The offensive line was working together like it was playing on Saturday.
“That’s always difficult when you try to give the guys a [...]
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Depth chart: Eastern Michigan
No super surprises. Sophomore George Jordan has replaced junior Austin Barr as a starting wide receiver. Jordan, who missed spring practice to focus on academics, has really picked it up the last two weeks of practice. He has a good rapport with sophomore starting quarterback Trent Steelman. The two worked together the summer before their [...]
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My projected defense depth chart
Here’s my projected defensive depth chart for Eastern Michigan week. This is from my practice observations and could change. I think there’s an outside chance of cornerback Antuan Aaron practicing and possibly playing against Eastern Michigan.
DE (Quick)
Josh McNary, Sr.
Todd Miller, Sr.
NG
Mike Gann, Sr.
Chris Swain, Jr. or
A.J. Mackey, Soph.
DE
Marcus Hilton, Sr.
Carson Homme, Sr.
WHIP LB
Nate Combs, Soph.
Chad [...]
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My projected offensive depth chart
Here’s how I see Army’s depth chart on offense heading into Eastern Michigan week. This is from practice observations and could change during the week.
QB
Trent Steelman, Soph.
Max Jenkins, Jr.
Chip Bowden, Sr.
FB
Jared Hassin, Soph.
Jacob Bohn, Sr.
CeDarius Williams, Jr.
SB
Patrick Mealy, Sr.
Raymond Maples, Fr.
Brian Austin, Soph.
SB
Malcolm Brown, Soph.
Brian Cobbs, Soph.
Jon Crucitti, Fr.
WR
Davyd Brooks, Jr.
Anthony Stephens. Fr. or
Justin Allen, [...]
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New uniforms
Times Herald-Record photographer Chet Gordon snapped a few shots of players in Army’s new road uniform at Friday’s practice.
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August 27 practice blog
Basically, a mini walkthrough and a little special teams for Army’s final preseason practice.
Army coach Rich Ellerson said he wanted to give the team a few days to rest their legs before his team resumes practice on Monday.
Ellerson singled out senior slotback Pat Mealy as a guy who’s seen a lot of reps and could [...]
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Nation taking notice of McNary
Josh McNary is one of the givens on Army’s defense.
Another big season is expected for the senior defensive end after a 12.5-sack junior season.
The nation agrees. McNary was named the Lombardi Trophy watch list Friday. The Lombardi Trophy is giving to the nation’s top down linemen.
McNary, Army’s all-time sack leader, is also on the Nagurski [...]
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Prediction time: Eastern Michigan