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What if I told you about a group of elite college athletes who compete in 35 different sports at one of the toughest institutions in the nation. For them, it’s not about name, image, and licensing or any other kind of major endorsement deal. Because at the end of the day, their ultimate goal is to serve their country. Join Karl Darden, the host of Navy Sports Central as he shares the stories of the athletes who attend the United States Naval Academy. These young men and women represent the b ...
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Working Together and Staying Connected: Previewing the 2023 Navy Women's Lacrosse Team
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, the Navy Women's Lacrosse team will be front and center. And I'll be joined by an awesome guest who will give us her perspective as both a former player and current coach. And of course, we will have our Question of the Day and Mid Watch segments as well as our …
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The Fastest Game on Two Feet: Breaking Down the 2023 Navy Men's Lacrosse Team
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, we'll be joined in our Deep Dive segment by a very special guest who will give us his insights and perspective on the Navy Men's Lacrosse team. But before that, we're going to revisit a couple of thrilling wins by both the Men's Swimming & Diving and Wrestling t…
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, we'll take a look at some of the terrific performances that led to Navy's sweep of the Black Knights in four different events. The Mids now lead the competition 8-6 with 10 Stars matches to go. And of course, we will have our Question of the Day and Mid Watch se…
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, we'll be introducing a new segment called "Ask Me Anything" where I will be reading and answering your questions on the show. And in our Deep Dive segment we will take a good look at the staff that new Navy Football Coach Brian Newberry has assembled so far, sta…
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Fair Winds & Following Seas, Coach Niumatalolo . . . We'll Never Forget You
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, we'll be discussing the shocking announcement that Coach Ken Niumatalolo will not be returning for a 16th season to lead the Navy Football program. I will share my thoughts on how this came to pass in addition to discussing why this situation was handled so poor…
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In today’s episode, we’ll check out just how the Mids stunned 20th ranked Central Florida for the second year in a row after being double digit underdogs. We'll also talk about the crazy goal that helped the Navy Men's Soccer bring home their first Patriot League Champ…
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Ending Bloodlines and Crushing the Competition: A Conversation with Navy Sprinter Molly Mangan
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In today’s episode, we’ll do a quick recap of the Navy-Temple game and talk about what things look like going into the last four games of the season. We will also talk some men’s and women’s cross country and some of the outstanding athletes on those two teams that hel…
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"Our" Boys in the Boat: A Visit with Navy Lightweight Rowing Coach Shawn Bagnall
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we will get you caught up on a few of the fall sports going on right now. I’ll also have an update for you on the Star series. And get ready for a Deep Dive segment that you won't want to miss! We have a returning guest to the show. So we’ll be talking…
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One Clutch Pick + Two Clutch Kicks = A HUGE Navy Win!
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we’re going to be talking all kinds of football. Join us for a recap of the Army-Navy Sprint football game. Then we will break down the Mids' awesome win over East Carolina. Finally, we'll wrap things up by giving you an in depth look at the Navy Men's…
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What If I Told You . . . (New Navy Sports Central Trailer)
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We are about a year and a half into our podcast journey here at Navy Sports Central. And I thought that the trailer needed up dating, so here is the new one. It is so much fun putting together these episodes showcasing the terrific athletes at the Naval Academy. I'm looking forward to continuing to bring you this kind of content in the future. As a…
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Navy - Delaware Recap: Not Part of the Plan . . .
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this bonus episode, we're going to review the Navy - Delaware game. It definitely wasn't the result we were looking for as Navy fans. The Mids need to clean up a few things before next week's game. Join me and my classmate Mark Storto as we break down the game and t…
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The Five Most Important Stats to Dominate in Order to Win College Football Games
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we’re going to get into some numbers by taking a look at the 5 statistics that will determine the winner of just about any college football game today. Then we’re going to apply those statistics to last year’s Army-Navy game to see how well they hold u…
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Weekly Weigh Ins and Pancake Blocks: Meet Navy Sprint Football's Ryan Kenneally As Seen Through His Father's Eyes
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we’re going to stick with our football theme. This time we’ll be talking a little sprint football. Our guest will be someone with over 30 years of coaching experience, including more than a few coaching his sons. I’ll also share a few thoughts that Coa…
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Navy Quarterback Tai Lavatai Up Close & Personal: From the Person Who Knows Him Best
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode we'll be joined by the one person who I guarantee knows Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai better than anyone else on the planet. You definitely don't want to miss that conversation. We'll also have a new Question of the Day and let you know the two athletes …
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Here Are Your Top 10 Navy Sports Moments for the '21-'22 Season
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode we’re going to take a look back at the past year in Navy Sports. I’m going to give you what I think were the top 10 moments in this record-breaking season. So please join us! You can compare my list to yours and decide if I got things right or if I'm to…
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Newton's 2nd Law Applied to Running: A Navy Grad's Perspective on Track & the Boston Marathon
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we’ll be talking track & field with a very special guest who was a member of the Navy Men’s cross Country and Track teams. He’ll be giving us his perspective on race strategy, coaching, and running at the master’s level. And he’ll even throw in a physi…
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A Shocking Upset & A Bowl Game Slugfest (20 Years of Navy's Triple Option - Part 3)
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we will finish up our look back at 20 years of Triple Option football at Navy by checking out two more games from the Ken Niumatalolo era that represent significant milestones in his coaching career. And we will see how the spring sports season wrapped…
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Running Point on Women's Basketball in the ACC: A Conversation With Mary McElroy
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we will be joined by a very special guest who has over 3 decades of experience working in college athletics. She’ll provide us with some insight on a couple of her key roles as well as give us her perspective on recruiting and the college transfer port…
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A Triple Option Savant, A Perfect 4 For 4, and Two Unbreakable(?) Records
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we will continue with our look at 20 years of the Triple Option at Navy by breaking down two particularly memorable games against Air Force and Army. I’ll also discuss a couple records held by a Navy player that may not ever be broken. And you’ll hear …
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Men's Lacrosse Wins Big, A Navy-Pitt Connection, and Navy Sports' Mount Rushmore
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! This episode represents a little bit of a milestone for the podcast. Navy Sports Central's first full episode was released exactly one year ago today on March 25th, 2021. We're going to talk a little bit more about the men's lacrosse teams big win over Johns Hopkins. A…
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! This upcoming football season, Navy’s triple option celebrates its 20th year, and this episode will be the first in a series where we will showcase one of the Mids’ signature wins under Coach Niumatalolo. And of course, we will have an update on some of the spring spor…
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode we are going to be joined by two very knowledgeable guests who will give us a crash course on the Navy Rugby program. This is one of the more popular club sports at Navy and serious consideration is being given to elevating both the men's and women's te…
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Four Stars . . . A Saturday Sweep . . . And Navy Sports History Made
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we’ll talk about how the Mids made history by sweeping all 4 Star contests versus Army last Saturday. The Rifle team, Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track, and the Gymnastics team all came out on top against the Black Knights on a highly competitive day where …
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4 x 1 Mile Intervals & Six-N Days - A Navy Sports Hall of Famer's Look at Women's Indoor Track
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode we are going to preview the Women’s Indoor Track & Field team in advance of their big Star Meet coming up against Army on February 5th. I’ll give you a quick rundown on how a typical dual meet is scored. And then I’ll be joined by a former member of the…
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Navy Men's Basketball - Getting It Done With Defense & Depth
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be focusing on the Navy Men's Basketball team as they try to win a second straight Patriot League regular season title. We will take a look at 3 key statistics, one of which the Mids are taking to a whole different level. And we'll meet some of t…
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be speaking with the co-captain of the newly crowned national champion Navy Women's Rugby team, Sarah Skinner from the Class of '22. Sarah was also recently selected as the Naval Academy's 54th Rhodes Scholar. Join us for a really fun conversatio…
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Army-Navy 2021 . . . Nothing Beats Singing Second
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be breaking down Navy's big win over Army on Saturday. We'll talk about how my pre-game observations compared to what actually happened on the field. We will also dive into three key plays that helped determine the outcome of the game and talk ab…
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"Where's the Court?" An Insider's Look at Navy Women's Basketball
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be joined by a special guest to help us break down the Navy Women's Basketball team and she'll also provide her perspective on the program from its beginning. So stay with us for some really great conversation from a former Navy player and coach.…
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Navy Basketball - It's Been a Long, Long, Time . . .
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we will take a deep dive into of the biggest wins in the history of the Navy Men's Basketball program to see if there are any similarities even though these games were played 35 years apart. So stay with us! You might find out some things that will sur…
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, as we head into Saturday's game against Notre Dame, I'm going to give you three reasons why you should be excited about the future of Navy Football over the next couple of years. Yeah, this season has a rough one so far, and you might think that statem…
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An Insanely Deep Dive Into the Army - Navy Rivalry
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Army - Navy Rivalry across all sports . . . not just football. Join us to find out some of the key milestones as well as identify the tipping point for when the Mids began to take control of t…
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GOAAAAAAAAAAAL! Checking Up On The Navy Men's Soccer Team.
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be talking Navy Men's Soccer as they prepare for their big game against Army this weekend in Philadelphia. And to help us do that will be a very special guest who played forward and midfielder when he was at the Academy. He's also someone who kno…
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Men's Golf Defeats Army in a Thriller to Take the Star!
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll get into some of the reasons for the football team's rough start to the year as well as what the future looks like following the loss to Air Force. And as always, we'll take a look at how the fall season is shaping up with some of the other sport…
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll get into some of the reasons for the football team's rough start to the year as well as what the future looks like following the loss to Air Force. And as always, we'll take a look at how the fall season is shaping up with some of the other sport…
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll talk with the host of the Runnin' With the Herd Podcast Aaron Coleman to discuss the Mids first football game of the season with the Marshall University Thundering Herd. He will provide Navy fans with some key insights and let us know which playe…
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll sit down with Navy Lightweight Rowing Coach Shawn Bagnall to discuss last season's national championship run as well as the expectations for this year. Rowing is one of the Naval Academy's elite programs, so this is a great opportunity to learn m…
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Let's Go For A Run - A Preview of the 2021 Navy Women's Cross Country Team
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll preview the 2021 Navy Women's Cross Country team. And we will be joined by a former team member to get more insight to the sport itself as well as learn how it first got established at the Academy as a varsity sport. So even if Cross Country does…
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DE-FENSE (Part 3) - Previewing the 2021 Navy Secondary
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll continue with our preview of the 2021 Navy Football team by taking a look at the secondary. And we will be joined by a former standout at cornerback on the Sprint Football team to get his perspective. Stay with us to find out why this year's edit…
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DE-FENSE (Part 2) - Previewing the Linebackers With a Navy Sports Hall of Famer
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll continue with our preview of the 2021 Navy Football team by taking a look at the linebackers. And to help us do that, we'll be joined by a Navy Sports Hall of Famer who was one of the best linebackers to ever play at any service academy. You are …
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DE-FENSE (Part 1) - Previewing the 2021 Navy Defensive Line
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll pick up again with our preview of the 2021 Navy Football team by taking a look at the defensive line. We'll also bring you up to speed on any off season developments across all Navy sports. Looking forward to having you join us!! Links Related To…
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Navy Lightweight Rowing Sweeps the IRAs to Win the National Championship!
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be joined by two very special guests who will help me break down the Navy Lightweight Rowing team's first national championship in 17 years. Looking forward to having you join us!! Links Related To This Episode: Naval Academy Lightweight Rowing T…
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Previewing the Navy FBs, SBs, & WRs for 2021; Navy Track & Field Sweeps Regional Championships!
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll wrap up our preview of the Navy Offense for next season by taking a look at the fullback, slotback, and wide receiver positions. We'll let recap the Navy Men's & Women's Track & Field teams' sweep of their respective regional championships a earl…
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How to Choose the Right Triple Option Quarterback; Previewing the Navy Offensive Line
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll break down Navy's Offensive Line for the 2021 season. And we will also look at four key questions the coaches ask when deciding on a quarterback to run the triple option. There's a lot of great stuff to cover, so stick around! Links Related To Th…
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Previewing Navy's Quarterbacks For 2021; Army-Navy Lacrosse Breakdown
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll break down Navy's HUGE win over Army in lacrosse. And you'll also get a preview of Navy's quarterbacks for 2021 season now that spring practices are over. So stick around! This will be a good one. Links Related To This Episode: A 2021 Navy Footba…
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Navy Football - Using Tech To Find That Competitive Edge
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll sit down with Navy Strength and Conditioning Coach Brian Fitzpatrick to discuss how the team is using wearable technology to get that competitive edge on the field. Coach Fitzpatrick shares how the staff uses it to both evaluate and improve playe…
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The King's Cup Experience - An Inside Look
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll take an in depth look at one of the greatest wins on the international stage that Navy athletes have experienced in recent years. Join us as our guest takes us through the entire experience of how the Navy Rowing team brought home the King's Cup …
Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll discuss how two of Navy's newest coaches did in their first year leading their respective teams, how you can interact with the show, and a segment we call the "Mid Watch." Check it out! Links Related To This Episode: Why Hiring Tim Taylor As The …
This short trailer announces the launch of the Navy Sports Central podcast. Navy Sports Central is hosted by Karl Darden, and it's the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation. This podcast will take the same deep dive into Navy sports, but it will also give listeners a chance to engage and share their thoughts on any team that they like. Navy Sp…
