Navy looks to extend dominance over Army in 2010

By Bud L. Ellis

When Dec. 11 rolls around, the Naval Academy football team will look to continue its possession of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy.

Having beaten rival Army for the past seven years, Navy has positioned itself as the elite football program among the service academies. The Midshipmen went 10-4 last season, beating Missouri in the Texas Bowl to finish with double digits in victories.

The sledding wasn’t as smooth for Army, which went 5-7. Included in that loss tally was a 17-3 loss to Navy on Dec. 12 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, the third year in a row the Army offense hasn’t reached the end zone against Navy.

Army mustered just 187 yards of total offense. Navy quarterback Ricky Dobbs eclipsed that total by himself, rushing for 133 yards on 33 carries and passing for 61 yards. Dobbs rushed for a touchdown and passed for a score.

This year’s Army/Navy game returns to Lincoln Financial Field. Navy opens the season Sept. 6 against Maryland in Baltimore. Army begins its 2010 slate at Eastern Michigan on Sept. 4.

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Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 4:21 pm by bud

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