Great self reflection. From a Navy standpoint we had our flat spot as well, fortunately it was against ND and Rice. We can talk about the season and weeks prior, but let's remember this is the biggest rivalry game in the nation and all bets are off (for Example - OSU lost to an unranked Michigan). I prefer the old school of this game being the week after Thanksgiving and I dislike both teams being in a division. Good luck in your bowl game, Beat Army!

I respect coach Monken but maybe he should've skipped the smart@$$ comment when he was on McAfee's show. It seemed out of character, and it definitely pi$$ed off several Navy grads (including this one). To imply that either team wasn't ready for or didn't care about this game is compete BS! This is the only game that truly matters to both schools. Both teams played their hearts out. Looking forward to next year. Go Navy! Beat Army@

Your players got drunk with hubris after beating Tulane. Your coaches failed to see this and your team wasn't ready to play. Go Navy!

Good honest frank assessment.

FYI, Newberry has only been at Navy for two seasons (since 2023)

Why don't you tell us what you REALLY think? Brutal assessment. Bravo Zulu!

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Fact! Navy just kicked your butt!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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The reason Army has 11 wins is because they had a very easy schedule, period.

Is not Maryland Navy's home turf? What happened to Philadelphia? Not too keen on the uniforms prefer tradition. Nice to see all of our clean-cut 'White boys' getting it done for a change! My Dad was Army and went to Alabama for his ROTC and intramural football stint. His brother my uncle went to Notre Dame and was Navy so you can imagine the rivalry between the two.

When you have an extra week of rest and ability to plan for a big game like Army Navy, it shows. The AAC Championship game the week before the Army Navy game has led to Academy losses in 2016 and 2024.

Since at least 2017 Army's schedule has allowed a minimum of at least 2 weeks or more to get ready for the Army Navy game. This year they only had 1 week to prepare but they beat almost everyone else after only 1 week's prep. To even mention "they only had one week to prepare" is a non-starter for a team that is 11-1. Army just got out played and out muscled all day long. Very embarrassing to watch this one!

Put Daley at fullback next year and let someone else pass.

I tell you what happened. The Army QB has some kind of gambling debt or owes money. That was a pathetic showing. They looked better in losing to the irish people. Sorry this game wasn't on the level.

Horvath spent weeks out on injury. Had he remained healthy all year Navy would have been 11-1 or even 12-0 coming into A-N. Bottom line is Navy was the better team this game. It wasn;t because Army had 1 week to prepare. That;s an excuse. And there are no excuses at Navy or Army. I love the fact that both teams were so great this year. Regroup and re-arm for next year. That is what we will do at Navy. I hope we see the same level of play from both Academies next year. #GoNavyBeatArmy

Perfectly stated!

You give a lengthy analysis. I disagree when you mentioned that Army wasn’t focused on this game. They’ve had this game circled on their calendar all year long. Yes, Navy dominated Army. Never heard a congratulations to the Midshipmen. This win was sweet. Go Navy beat Army

This loss was pretty simple--a masterclass in outcoaching occurred. The Navy coaching staff should be proud of the job they did. The Army coaching staff should frankly be embarrassed. On offense, their game plan never adjusted when it was clear that Navy was anticipating almost every play and was coming downhill at virtually every snap of the ball. On defense, they gave up one chunk play after another and the coaching never adjusted at any point to take away the Navy QB running. On special teams, the coaching made the unforgivable mistake of not anticipating that fake punt which effectively ended the game. In all three phases, Army coaching failed and seemed completely unprepared to change/switch plans when the game plan going into the game wasn't working. I was stunned for 3 hours at how inept Army was in dealing with what they were facing during the game. Adapt, improvise and overcome clearly doesn't apply to this Army coaching staff. Rough day for Army.

Navy stacked the box against the run daring Army to throw the ball and Army wouldn't (couldn't?) pass. Our TD jump pass worked great - a screen game would have helped. Should have done more of that. They tried a few quick passes to the edge for 5 yards - I supposed that was Army's WR screen game - but need to work on blocking those. Those 5 yards however were still better than TFLs or no gain. We missed on some of the deep throws but did get PI a couple times on that opening 3rd quarter drive. If Daily makes that missed wide open TD pass, Navy and Army gets a TD instead of settling for a field goal, Navy probably would not have tried that fake punt that ended the game in that situation. That was the pivotal play in that game and a complete special teams failure. After that the 2 INTs were in desperation / garbage time when it didn't really matter. A bad day indeed!

Been a huge fan since I was a little kid. My dad played there and have been following them for years! This was tough to watch they seemed ‘off’ for some reason. I read another contributor say it did not help that the coaches were interviewing for other jobs. I have no idea! Go Army!!

I’m part of the brotherhood (played in the mid 90’s) and that was an embarrassing game to watch. That and the ND game were both bad. Sad to see such a disappointing end to a historic season. The bowl game debacle is a mess too (certainly not Army’s fault however). I’d rather beat Navy than win an AAC championship. Maybe that’s just me. Hang in there fellas.

Now Army gets to play Louisiana Tech after Marshall entire team entered the transfer portal. Army deserved better. Navy playing Oklahoma.

This fellow is right on, greatful for these kids though they lost,believe they will win their bowl game

In looking at the game and then looking at the depth charts of each team afterwards, it appears Navy goes for lighter faster players and Army goes for bigger stronger players. That's been the case for several years now. This year the 2 QBa were exhibit number one of this. The difference is the new Navy offensive coordinator has a scheme and puts together game plans that take great advantage of what his players can do well. The good news is that OC may get hired away from Navy by a power 4 team. I could see that new coach at North Carolina (what's his name?) coming after him.🤩

Great comments, especially regarding Newberry dominating all Army OCs. It’s a problem.

Absolutely correct... sad. Hard to explain.

Wow!

Way to go Army!!!!!!

Those keys to the game were spot on. 2 TOs, 3 big splash plays, Thomas and Fortner were amazing tonight. Great win. Go ARMY!!!

Joe, are you worried about no bye week before Navy?

Glad the boys didn’t let ND beat us twice. Nice win for our Black Knights. Keep it rolling Gents. Tulane will be a challenge but we’ve got this. Putting them in the cold and having home field advantage is key.

Hang in there, wanna-be fans! He's a great coach, and I love him to death. As a Notre Dame fan, I also appreciate Army and Navy.

ND has always had tremendous respect for the service academies. Good luck ARMY on the rest of your season.

The rushing of 207 yards tied Army's lowest rushing of season (tied with Air Force game)

I agree with you. I'm a Notre Dame fan. And Notre Dame just matched up really well against Army. Even better than they did Navy. Navy could throw it a little bit better. So Notre Dame completely sell out to the run. Against army they completely sold out to the run. And with our athletes. Size and speed matters. But I think the Army is better than Navy. I hope you guys win your next two games. And then when your ball game. Go army. Go Irish🍀

That Daily is one tough dude. Much respect. With leaders like him, the Army is in great hands.

Notre Dame fan here. I understand that Army’s quarterback is going to be an officer in the Army, but I would have taken him out in the 4th quarter.

I'm a Notre Dame fan, but always like to see the service academy's have good teams. Army has a tough group as always. Looking forward to the navy game

ND fan here. Mad respect for Army. Obviously overmatched physically, but never a doubt about the fight in the team. Especially Daily. Hope y'all win out.

They are the "Cadets" of Army! The "Black Knights of the Hudson" is NOT what they are. That "nick name" was given simply because of the black uniforms! Marketing always rules the day however. And where are the gold pants with a black stripes down each side? And whilst I'm at it, those #'s are stupid! And how about nothing written on the back! Army? No shit sherlock! Love the black shoes though.

ND, like all the top teams now, have the best players money can buy. NIL, Transfer Portal, and other changes have changed college football forever. It makes me sad to see, but it is what it is. I played for Army in the mid 90’s and was on the team that lost to them by 1 in 1995. I wonder if that will ever be possible again.

That was ND’s 3rd string Defense at the end. It was Freshmen & Walk-ons. The 2nd string was in the end of the 3rdQ & first half of the 4thQ. Army left its starting Offense in & called a timeout in the final 30 seconds against ND Walkons. Silly & stupid. Army has their conference title game to play for & they are trying to score a meaningless TD vs Walkons, risking injuries? Dumb.

Army played good on goal line but that was it....i said from the go ...ND is nothing like they have played the defense is crazy good...army never stopped

ND fan here. Great effort and hope you win out. 🍀🍀🏈💪🍀🍀

I am a lifelong Notre Dame fan but also a lifelong fan of Army (always my second favorite college team). I was proud of the Army goal line stands and the late touchdown, and the no-quit. That is character and making the most of their talent. I will always love Army and the Long Gray Line. Beat Navy!

Big game vs. the Fighting Irish, hoping that we upset them! To everyone @W.P.🪖Happy-ThanksGiving🦃 and the Best of upcoming HolidaySeasons🎄. #BEATNAVY🫡

Nobody should have the right to bet on this game. But if anyone that understands college football, 14 points is easy money

Army struggled against North Texas 2 weeks ago… there’s a difference between struggling with NIU in week 2 and struggling with North Texas in week 11. 35-14 ND