What if I told you about a group of elite college athletes who compete in 36 different sports at one of the toughest institutions in the nation. For them, itβs not about name, image, and likeness or any other kind of major endorsement deal. Because at the end of the day, their ultimate goal is to serve their country. These young men and women represent the best our country has to offer. They compete at a high level on both the national and world stage, and their stories have mostly gone unto ...
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Expert weekly analysis of all things Naval Academy Sports hosted by Bill Wagner (30+ year Navy beat writer) and Pete Medhurst (Navy sports radio announcer). Every week we bring you interviews with coaches, players, and alumni you won't find anywhere else.
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Navy sports expert Bill Wagner and former Navy football players Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds break down Navy football better than anybody else. Two episodes per week during the season (pre-game on Thursday and post-game on Sunday).
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Join Marley MacDonald as she brings special guests onto the mic, including musicians, entrepreneurs, athletes, and more. Exclusive interviews are right here: On the Mic.
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Not For Self: Breaking Down the Navy Women's Tennis Team's Championship Season
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Send us a Text Message. Today on Navy Sports Central, we celebrate the Navy Women's Tennis Team's exciting run to their first Patriot League Championship! Coach Keith Puryear sits down with us to share how the team laid the groundwork in the fall to put them in the best possible position to compete for the title in the spring. He'll also take us thβ¦
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Start the Countdown: A Look At Navy Athletics' Top 10 Most Memorable Moments of the Season
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Send us a Text Message. It's time to celebrate the accomplishments of Navy athletes over the last year! Join us as we take a look back at the top 10 most memorable moments in Navy sports. First, we'll get you caught up on how things are looking with the Navy Football team with the season just around the corner. You'll get an update on the defense, β¦
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The NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships: One Mid's Experience
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! The conclusion of the 2024 sports season saw the Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field teams continue their streak of Patriot League Championships. Meanwhile, the Women's Tennis team came from behind in dramatic fashion to win their first everβ¦
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β Anchors Aweigh Live on Location at The Graduate Annapolis Hotel
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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner taped the final episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast for the 2023-24 school year live on location at The Graduate Annapolis hotel. Naval Academy athletic director Chet Gladchuk was our special guest as we reviewed the year that was for Navy Athletics. We were also joined by supporting partners β¦
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β Wishing Farewell and Following Seas for Pat Owen
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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner salute Pat Owen, who is retiring after 33 years as head professional at the Naval Academy Golf Club. Owen, who served as head coach of Navy men's varsity golf for 32 years, is the subject of our interview segment. We also recap the Navy baseball team's thrilling come-from-behind victory over Holβ¦
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Alyssa Pangalo: High School, Graduation, and the U.S. Naval Academy
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On the Mic today is Alyssa Pangalo, a fellow radio show host and member of this year's graduating high school class. Alyssa reflects back on the best and worst memories from high school, and gives advice to current high school students. She tells us about her future plans to attend the U.S. Naval Academy, and gives an inside look into her experiencβ¦
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β Navy track and field sweeps outdoor Patriot League Championships for sixth straight spring
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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on the outdoor track and field program as the Midshipmen swept the Patriot League Championship meet for the sixth straight spring. Navy Director of Track and Field Jamie Cook joins the podcast to talk about his program's excellence and dominance. We also wrap up the Navy men's β¦
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β Monumental win for Navy men's lacrosse; Navy women's golf set for the NCAA Tournament
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Navy men's lacrosse took a major step forward this week by beating Loyola Maryland, 12-10, in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Tournament. It marked the first time since 2010 the Midshipmen won a game in the postseason tourney. During the interview segment, we put the spotlight on Navy women's golf, which is headed to the Bermuda Run Regionaβ¦
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Music Mic: Taylor Swift, Megan Moroney, and Morgan Wallen
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On the Mic today is a special guest that everybody loves: music! Tune in to hear Marley's review of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poet's Department, and her recommendations for new songs from Morgan Wallen and Megan Moroney.By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge
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β A Weekend of Championships at the Naval Academy
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It was a monumental weekend for Navy Athletics, which had two programs capture Patriot League Championships and another advance to a national championship game. Navy women's tennis and women's golf both secured Patriot League Tournament titles to earn automatic berths in the NCAA Tournament. Navy men's rugby advanced to the Division I-A national chβ¦
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Making a Statement: Navy Women's Lacrosse Beats Army to Clinch the Star Series
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! The Mids continued their strong month of April by chalking up two big wins over Army and two Patriot League Championships in women's golf and women's tennis. Meanwhile the Men's Rugby team advance to the College Rugby Association National Champiβ¦
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Two stars were on the line last Saturday as Army and Navy met on lacrosse fields located more than 200 miles apart. The big day got off to a disappointing start as Navy men's lacrosse lost a tough battle with Army at Michie Stadium in West Point. However, Navy women's lacrosse followed with an impressive 17-11 victory over Army. That win enabled Naβ¦
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β Navy rugby begins its road to a repeat
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Navy men's rugby captured the Collegiate Rugby Association of American Division I-A national championship last spring. Navy's road to a repeat began this past Saturday with an impressive 41-7 victory over Mary Washington. Top-ranked Navy now hosts Arkansas State in the quarterfinals this Saturday at the Prusmack Rugby Center. Navy insiders Bill Wagβ¦
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Ball to Bat & Bat to Ball: A Conversation with Navy Baseball Hitting Coach Jeff Kane
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! The Army-Navy Star series looks like it could go down to the wire!. Find out how the Women's Tennis team came from behind to post a huge win in our sports update. We'll also get caught up on both track & field and lacrosse teams. And you're not β¦
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β Navy women's tennis secures first Star of the spring season
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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on Navy women's tennis, which beat archrival Army this past Saturday to capture the first Star competition of the spring season. We interview head coach Keith Puryear and junior standout Emily Tannenbaum about the big win and how the season is going so far. We also discuss the β¦
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β Navy football spring camp takes the spotlight
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Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst break down some of the key issues facing Navy football during spring practice. We talk to head coach Brian Newberry and rising senior safety Rayuan Lane about a variety of topics involving the program and spring camp.
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Today is a throwback episode from Marley's old show, Background Noise - but this was too great of a guest not to bring to this show too! On the Mic today country singer and songwriter, AJ Kross. We talked music and the industry: AJ walks us through how he entered the music world, what inspires his songs, and his experience as an artist in Nashvilleβ¦
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Navy Insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on Navy baseball, which will host archrival Army in a doubleheader Saturday at Max Bishop Stadium. The Midshipmen are looking to turn things around in the series after losing nine of 10 games against the Black Knights in 2022 and 2023. We also talk about spring football camp getting undeβ¦
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March means tournament time for college wrestling as well and Navy had six competitors qualify for the NCAA Championships. Josh Koderhandt leads the way after capturing the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association championship. We talk to Koderhandt and Navy head coach Cary Kolat about what transpired at the EIWA Tournament and look ahead to nβ¦
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Navy Sports Central Rewind: The 2004 Navy Men's Lacrosse Team's Season to Remember
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, we're going to jump into the Navy Sports Central time machine and revisit the 2004 Navy Men's Lacrosse team's unforgettable season. This year marks the 20th anniversary of their magical run to the Final Four. And in our Deep Dive segment,β¦
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Heidi Strickler: Advice for Athletes from a Sports Dietitian
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On the mic today is Heidi Strickler: Heidi is a registered sports dietitian, as well as a competitive endurance athlete, and she uses her knowledge of nutrition and her personal experiences as an athlete to spread awareness and education around the critical topics that affect the sports world. Heidi covers how athletes can fuel to reach their peak β¦
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β Navy men's basketball starts March Madness on a winning note
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March Madness is officially upon us and Navy men's basketball got the postseason started by beating Loyola Maryland in the first round of the Patriot League Tournament. Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner provide an in-depth review of the game and look ahead to Thursday's quarterfinal matchup at Boston University. We are joined byβ¦
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Susie Casserd: Battling an Eating Disorder
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Today, Marley is joined on the mic by Susie Casserd: Susie is an eating disorder survivor, and after her long journey battling the illness, she has used her experience to coach others through their challenges with food. Eating disorders are the most deadly mental health illness, and a critical topic that necessitates more frequent discussion. When β¦
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β Death, Taxes and Navy Swimming and Diving Sweeps the Patriot League Championships
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Navy swimming and diving did it again by sweeping the Patriot League Championships, held Feb. 21-24 inside Lejeune Hall on the academy campus. The Navy men's team has 20 championships in 20 seasons as a member of the Patriot League. The Navy women's team secured its 12th straight title and 22nd overall. We talked to men's coach Bill Roberts and womβ¦
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β Previewing the Brigade Boxing Championships and reviewing the Army-Navy wrestling match, which ended in controversy
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We preview the 83rd Brigade Boxing Championships by talking to Navy interim coach Adan Salguerro. We also review the Army-Navy wrestling match, which ended in controversial fashion. Radio color analyst Mike Heary joins the pod to talk in-depth about Navy men's basketball. Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst also discuss baseball sβ¦
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β From Annapolis to Outer Space: Former Navy women's soccer player Nicole Aunapu Mann is now a superstar astronaut
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Nicole Aunapu Mann was a standout member of the Navy women's soccer team from 1995 through 1998, serving as captain as a senior. She was commissioned as a Marine Corps officer and became a fighter pilot flying the F/A-18 Hornet. She attended the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School and was subsequently selected as an astronaut candidate. In October, 2021, β¦
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Adaptability & Collaboration: How the Navy Women's Swimming & Diving Team Continues to Outshine Their Competition
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In today's episode, you'll get a complete update you on the Army-Navy Star Series, where in the month of February we saw some truly exceptional performances and record-breaking moments. On the biggest weekend of the Star Competition all year, ouβ¦
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β An in-depth interview with newly-hired Navy football offensive coordinator Drew Cronic
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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner conduct an in-depth interview with newly-hired Navy football offensive coordinator Drew Cronic. We cover a wide range of topics with Cronic talking about why he resigned as head coach at Mercer to join the Navy program, breaking down his version of Wing-T offense, discussing personnel and much mβ¦
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Robyn McGillis: Facing the Challenges in Female Sports
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On the mic is Robyn McGillis, owner and co-founder of Wildwood Running, a nonprofit organization that educates athletes around crucial topics such as nutrition, body image, and performance anxiety. Robyn is a former collegiate runner and coach of Central Catholicβs cross country and track teams in Portland, OR. She and her co-founder Marie Markham β¦
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β It was a Star-studded Saturday for Navy Athletics
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If Navy Athletics winds up winning the annual Star Series, Saturday may be viewed as the turning point. Navy swept archrival Army in four Star Series competitions: Rifle and Gymnastics along with men's and women's Indoor Track and Field. The Midshipmen now lead the Star Series, presented by USAA, 9-6-1β¦
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Jenifer Baker: Entrepreneurship and Owning a Small Business
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Marley is on the mic with Jenifer Baker, owner and founder of Technique Pilates and Fitness Studio. Technique is a boutique studio on Mercer Island, WA, specializing in an intimate fitness class experience. Tune in to hear Jenifer's experience as a small business owner, her relationship with fitness, and the advice she gives for aspiring entrepreneβ¦
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β It's February so that means college lacrosse season begins
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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on Navy men's lacrosse, which opens the 2024 season Saturday at home against Mount St. Mary's. Coach Joe Amplo joins the podcast for the interview segment to preview the season and discuss the makeup of this year's team. We talk men's and women's basketball during the opening sβ¦
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Forging a Championship Culture: Navy Men's Swimming & Diving Coach Bill Roberts Shares His Thoughts
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! We are back with a terrific start to the new year! In our sports update, we will be checking in with the Track & Field and Wrestling teams. And you will also get an nice breakdown of men's basketball team's exciting win over Army. Then, be sure β¦
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β Chuck Ristano Takes Charge of the Navy Baseball Program and The Graduate Hotel Comes Aboard as a Sponsor of the Anchors Aweigh Podcast
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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner welcome first-year Navy baseball coach Chuck Ristano to the Anchors Aweigh podcast for the interview segment. Ristano discusses his vision for the program and his acclimation to the Naval Academy. Also, we review the Army-Navy basketball game and pay tribute to legendary former Navy cross countrβ¦
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β Drew Cronic brings hybrid Wing-T offense to Navy football; Navy Gymnastics vaults into action
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Navy athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner break down the hiring of Drew Cronic as Navy football offensive coordinator. We discuss the diversity of his "hybrid Wing-T" attack. We talk to Navy gymnastics coach Kip Simon and team captain Ian Dinmore during the interview segment. The Midshipmen will host the Navy Open this weekend. We also β¦
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β Navy basketball takes center stage as calendar flips to 2024
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Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst review the opening week of Patriot League play for the Navy men's basketball team, which split a pair of home games. We are joined by Navy women's basketball coach Tim Taylor for the interview segment to discuss the season to date. We highlight Navy lacrosse, wrestling, women's golf and men's swβ¦
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β Column about Jacob Busic sparks debate
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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner discuss the situation surrounding football player Jacob Busic, who entered the transfer portal after being denied a fifth year of eligibility by the academy administration. Bill Wagner's column in The Capital about service academies granting athletes an extra year of eligibility has sparked consβ¦
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β Coaching staff shakeup for Navy football
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Navy Athletics insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst analyze the Navy football staff changes that were announced last week. Assistant head coach Ashley Ingram left to become head coach at Carson-Newman, while offensive coordinator Grant Chesnut did not have his contract renewed. We also discuss Navy men's basketball and report on some staff changeβ¦
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β Navy swimming and diving sweeps Star meet
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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on Navy swimming and diving, which swept the annual Star meet. We also discuss all aspects of the 124th Army-Navy Game.
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Total Disruption: Unveiling the Effects of Transfer Portal on College Football and Breaking Down the CFP's Latest Screw Up
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, we will take a look at the college transfer portal and how it has basically become college football's version of the free agent market. We will also critique the controversial final rankings of the College Football Playoff Selection Commiβ¦
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β π Putting a bow on the 2023 season
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The Navy Football Podcast team closes out the 2023 season by breaking down the Army-Navy Game and discussing the state of the program. We are once again joined by special guest Mike James of The Mid Report.
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β π In-depth preview of the Army-Navy Game
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The Navy Football Podcast team goes in-depth with previewing the 124th Army-Navy Game. In addition to the usual expert analysis from former Navy football players Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds, we are joined by Mike James of The Mid Report. Bill Wagner, longtime Navy football beat writer for The Capital and Baltimore Sun newspapers, moderates theβ¦
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β An exclusive interview with Navy head coach Brian Newberry in advance of the 124th Army-Navy Game
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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner gear up for the 124th edition of the Army-Navy Game by conducting an exclusive interview with Brian Newberry. Navy's first-year head coach reflects on the 2023 season and talks about lessons learned. He also discusses the state of the program now and going forward.β¦
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β π Exclusive interview with New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona, a Naval Academy graduate
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The Navy Football Podcast team kicks off Army-Navy Game week by talking to New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona, a 2015 Naval Academy graduate. Cardona, a nine-year NFL veteran, talks about Gillette Stadium and the New England region hosting the Army-Navy game.
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β Let the hype begin for the 124th Army-Navy Game
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Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner kick off the Anchors Aweigh podcast coverage of Army-Navy football by taking a look at the promotional side of America's Game. We talk to Jon Starrett, Navy's Associate Athletic Director for Corporate Sales, about the sponsorship that helps make Army-Navy such a premier event. We also speak withβ¦
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The Navy Football Podcast team reviews last Saturday's victory over East Carolina and looks ahead to Saturday's showdown with SMU in Dallas. Former Navy football greats Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds offer praise for the Navy defense and break down the continued uneven play of the offense. Producer Chris Servello, who brings a fan's perspective tβ¦
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β A conversation with Paralympic swimmer Brad Snyder, a 2006 Naval Academy graduate
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Navy insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst catch up with Brad Snyder, a 2006 Naval Academy graduate who has captured six gold medals as a paralympic swimmer. Snyder, who lost sight in both eyes as a result of a battlefield explosion, has returned to the academy as a professor. We also talk Navy football, basketball, volleyball and water polo amongβ¦
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For the first time in nearly a month, the Navy Football Podcast team gets to discuss a win. Navy football put together its most complete game of the season in blowing out Alabama-Birmingham, 31-6. Former Navy football stars Eric Kettani and Keenan Reynolds break down the game, highlighting a superb performance by the defense and breakout effort by β¦
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β Volleyball, Sprint Football Capture Stars by Beating Army
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Navy insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner review Navy football's big blowout of Alabama-Birmingham and look ahead to the Senior Day matchup with East Carolina. Pete breaks down his epic call of Rayuan Lane's 97-yard interception return for touchdown. Navy volleyball authored an instance classic by rallying from a 2-0 deficit to beat Army in five β¦
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Navy's Magnificent Seven: Behind the Scenes with the Women's Triathlon Team
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Get ready to step into the shoes of the Navy Women's Triathlon Team as they gear up for the NCAA championships in Tempe, Arizona. We promise an exciting journey that not only explores the physical and mental preparation these athletes undertake β¦
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