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Grading the TEMPLE Game

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.

John Feinstein to Report on Army Football this Season

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
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COVER-IT-LIVE: Army Black Knights vs. Temple Owls

COVER-IT-LIVE CHAT: Army Black Knights vs. Temple Owls

Location: Philadelphia (PA) - Lincoln Financial Field

Date: September 2nd

Game Time: 7pm EST

GBK Cover-It-Live: Opens @ 6:45pm EST

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:
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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Historically, our Cover-It-Live would be housed on the front page of our GBK site, which would take you the our CIL content page and you would be allowed to link right in the the Live Chat.

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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Army Football COVER-IT-LIVE: Army Black Knights vs. Temple Owls

COVER-IT-LIVE CHAT: Army Black Knights vs. Temple Owls

Location: Philadelphia (PA) - Lincoln Financial Field

Date: September 2nd

Game Time: 7pm EST

GBK Cover-It-Live: Opens @ 6:45pm EST

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:
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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Historically, our Cover-It-Live would be housed on the front page of our GBK site, which would take you the our CIL content page and you would be allowed to link right in the the Live Chat.

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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  • Poll
Game attendance at Lincoln Financial Field?

What do you guess the official/announced attendance will be for the game on Friday?

  • 60,000 or more

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • 50,000 - 59,999

    Votes: 1 3.4%
  • 40,000 - 49,999

    Votes: 5 17.2%
  • 30,000 - 39,999

    Votes: 12 41.4%
  • Less than 30,000

    Votes: 11 37.9%

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

COVER-IT-LIVE: Army Black Knights vs. Temple Owls

COVER-IT-LIVE: Army Black Knights vs. Temple Owls

Location: Philadelphia (PA) - Lincoln Financial Field

Game Time: 7pm EST

GBK Cover-It-Live: Opens @ 6:45pm EST

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:
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

13921148_1089973514430888_8257398486389158747_n.jpg


CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE!

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Historically, our Cover-It-Live would be housed on the front page of our GBK site, which would take you the our CIL content page and you would be allowed to link right in the the Live Chat.

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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Army Football Jeff Monken Pre-Game (Army-Temple) Press Conference

West Point (NY): Army head coach Jeff Monken spoke to and met with the press this afternoon as the Black Knights’ continue to put on the final touches relative to their preparation for Friday’s season opener versus the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia (PA).

Of course, as the team concludes their pre-season practices, there is much optimism surrounding a squad that returns 9-starters on defense, young-seasoned talent on offense, with the hope of seeing much improvement from their disappointing 2-10 record in 2015.

Obviously, Jeff Monken is speaking at his first 1st 2016 pre-game press conference, so let’s listen in on what the 3rd year coach had to say.

CLICK HERE FOR PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO - Of course, your comments, questions and thoughts are welcome regarding today pre-game press conference
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