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Article: Army Black Knights vs. Navy Midshipmen.(SPORTS)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- December 6, 2008
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Byline: Mike Fratto, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
KEY MATCHUP
Army FB Collin Mooney vs. Navy defense
Mooney has been the foundation of Army's transition from a pro-style offense to an option-based attack and has made coach Stan Brock look like a savant for predicting a 1,000-yard season from him.
Despite losing six straight to Navy, the Black Knights have been the more physical team the past couple of years. It may not have gotten them far in the passing game, but as a run-first team their strength up front will have more impact.
Navy's defense is improved from the unit that was routinely shredded last season, and it will need a ...