Let's put in perspective the situation going into the game:

• Temple was 10-4 last year while Army had not found how to win and was 2-10.
• Army opened as a 21.5 underdog and even after the line got better Army was at best a 14.5 dog depending on who you read.
• Temple was said to have too much firepower with a four year starting QB and an all-AAC running back plus a solid defense, and that Army might only be able to keep it close.

Let's grade what happened on the field:

• Pass Defense: Grade = B+ / A-
  • Better than anticipated with a four year starter that during the game became the all-time passing leader at Temple.
  • Held the four year starter to 168 yards on 12/26 completions (46%) and a big three INTs.
  • Army pressured him into mistakes with a hard pass rush and four sacks for minus 19 yards. Army prevented Temple's passing to dominate the game.
  • Our defensive backs (to me) never looked out of position and did not get beat deep.
• Run Defense: Grade A-
  • Granted their all-AAC runner was out but the back-ups had some ability and looked good at times.
  • Held Temple to just 83 yards net and they ran 52% of the time. A 3.0 yds per carry average.
  • Linebackers were very active ; Timpf lead with 8 tackles, Aukerman was my defensive MVP with two sacks, and another TFL, King was active and pressured the QB, Brinson contained well and had an INT.
  • I did not hear hardly any mentions of the NT position, but as a whole the D showed up.
• Pass Offense: Grade D
  • 2/5 total but no interceptions.
  • The two completions were short routes while the pass selection seemed to attempt to go after deeper routes (and all to Poe ?).
  • Seems Army would benefit more if they targeted backs out of the backfield and other quick out routes.
• Run Offense: Grade A
  • Ran 93% of the time and was able to establish the FB early and often.
  • Fullbacks carried 50 % of the time (34 of 67 runs) which is primary in Monken's system. They averaged 5.1 and a total of 173 yards.
  • As a team Army netted 329 yards rushing allowing them to control the game with 35:48 time of possession.The pitch on the perimeter was good for some big gainers.
  • The O-line was awesome and opened the holes all night long.
  • All of this against a Temple Defense touted as really good one.
• Win the Fourth Quarter: Grade = A++
  • As dominant in the fourth (second half) as I have seen or could hope for.
  • Army was the team that beat up and wore out their opponent.
• Special Teams: F
  • Just not good, and Monken has either got to coach them up of find more effective players.
  • A blocked punt and the other was 39 yards.
  • TWO for two missed FGs. Extra points were made but a few only sneaked inside the goal post.
  • A dropped kick-off yet Drake shows promise in the return game.
  • Bright spot was on kickoff coverage with a couple excellent tackles.
• Coaching: Grade A
  • Davis had a great night calling plays. The rhythm was supper and the play selection was spot on most of the night.
  • 7 of 14 on third downs and 2 for 2 on fourth downs.
  • They had a good game plan and executed it to perfection.
  • Coaches had the team ready with good fundamentals and a great positive attitude of confidence.
  • They called a great fourth quarter.
• Final Conclusion: Grade A
  • Great coaching,
  • The team attitude, demeanor and execution was in the realm of "what we could only hope for" in the past yet we saw it in action last night.
  • Dominating performance and Army has found fullbacks and an O-Line performance to be proud of.
  • Our Defense is as predicted and our play against the run and pass will win games for Army this year.
  • The QB position showed outstanding decision making and command of the offense.
  • ZERO, I repeat ZERO turnovers.

Who wants to argue that ARMY is back and the beginning of the much anticipated turn around has begun to be realized. Coach Monken has it going and has instilled the culture of knowing "HOW" to win. Now let's get onto the phase of learning how to HANDLE WINNING.

Go ARMY and beat them all, especially Rice ! One game at a time.

What are thoughts and comments on Army's win this evening over Temple!


GBK will have the game summary, analysis, photo feature and more, so stay tuned!

I just noticed this posting on goarmywestpoint.com that John Feinstein will be offering a report on each Army football game this season.

Always room for one more to bloviate on Army sports.

I don't think adding his report will have any negative effect to the traffic on GBK.com. Should give us additional fodder to chat about.

http://www.goarmywestpoint.com/news...instein-to-give-his-thoughts-this-season.aspx

Appalachian State leading #9 Tennessee 13-3 in the 3rd quarter.

Not really an upset per say, but Vandy leading South Carolina at half, 10-0.

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• FREE: Bradshaw not looking over his shoulder going into season opener

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Since the Rivals conversion, Cover-It Live is only available on our forums.

For the Army-Temple game or until further notice, you will have to enter through our message boards .... Non-Premium (Army Black Knights Football) or Premium (The 12th Knight) door!

I have heard mixed reviews relative to it being set up this way in terms of you the guest or the end-user. But hopefully it will be smooth sailing during the course of the contest.

Thank you!

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Date: September 2nd

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• FREE: Safety Rhyan England good to go for the season opener

• FREE: Bradshaw not looking over his shoulder going into season opener

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• Despite distance, Jeremy Timpf didn’t travel the West Point journey alone

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Since the Rivals conversion, Cover-It Live is only available on our forums.

For the Army-Temple game or until further notice, you will have to enter through our message boards .... Non-Premium (Army Black Knights Football) or Premium (The 12th Knight) door!

I have heard mixed reviews relative to it being set up this way in terms of you the guest or the end-user. But hopefully it will be smooth sailing during the course of the contest.

Thank you!

The capacity for LFF is 69,176. What do you guess the official/announced attendance will be for the game on Friday?

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Location: Philadelphia (PA) - Lincoln Financial Field

Game Time: 7pm EST

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TV: CBS Sports Network and on the Army Sports Network.

Before Friday’s contest ... perhaps you have missed some of our coverage leading up to the showdown between the Black Knights & Owls, so please checkout the following links below for a few of our GBK articles:

• FREE: Safety Rhyan England good to go for the season opener

• FREE: Bradshaw not looking over his shoulder going into season opener

• GBK Opponent Preview: Temple

• Despite distance, Jeremy Timpf didn’t travel the West Point journey alone

Not a subscriber to GBK? There’s no better time than now, as the Black Knights begin the kick-off of their 2016 Army football season



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Since the Rivals conversion, Cover-It Live is only available on our forums.

For the Army-Temple game or until further notice, you will have to enter through our message boards .... Non-Premium (Army Black Knights Football) or Premium (The 12th Knight) door!

I have heard mixed reviews relative to it being set up this way in terms of you the guest or the end-user. But hopefully it will be smooth sailing during the course of the contest.

Thank you!

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Regarding the less than fact finding - premature article that Sal wrote regarding Bradshaw's departure, my "sources" tell me that the coaching staff along with administration are livid with what is being called less than professional journalism.

I would not be surprised that he is at least suspended from some coverage of Army football. Perhaps the first portion of the season, including practice sessions.

By the powers invested in me by @SandD65, we are kicking off the first one of the year. I would like to suggest this is a Tuesday / early Wed tradition, so we have time to analyze depth charts and the pressers. Now to the game: Temple went 10-4 last year. 7-1 in the AAC. Lost in the AAC title game to Houston. They outscored opponents 31-19 on average. The offense led by seniors RB J Thomas and QB PJ Walker is expected to be prolific, while their Def lost several key players to graduation. Vegas has the Owls as 16pt faves. The weather expected to be mostly sunny - 75 degrees at kick-off: Predictions please:

just wondering

Thanks!

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Believe I have noticed in a couple of threads and articles that we have been holding on to the ball better during scrimmages. Would really like to hear some eyewitness accounts on three areas:

o Is my perception correct? Do we have the center-QB exchange fixed? The mesh? The pitch? Protecting the ball.
o. Couple of items in various articles about interceptions. Any comments? I am hoping this is mainly a scout team QB throwing against our first team defense.
o. We had trouble in the Spring with playing after the whistle. JM emphasized playing up to the whistle but not past. Has the team gotten that message? Penalties during critical situations have hurt us in past seasons. How is the team doing in this area?

A week from today we will likely have some answers to these questions. Just hoping someone has info such that I can shape my expectations

Beat Temple!

PS: Just noticed the typo in the Subject line. Hope that is not an omen.