GBK Update!!!

From where I sit, one of the unique aspects of coaching college football is that you have do your best to win now, but in the context of that, also recruit and develop new talent yearly.

In each of the first three games this season, we have seen at least 1-2 freshmen in each contest step up to the plate with solid performances. From Jordan Asberry, the progression of OLB Kenneth Brinson, perhaps one of the best runs of the year was Christian Drake’s 28 yard burst in the 3rd period against Wake Forest and of course Brandon Jackson’s performance last Saturday as well.

At Tuesday’s press conference, we asked Coach Monken if there some satisfaction that he and his staff have knowing that they are already beginning to see the fruits of their recruiting labor relative to players that they have specifically recruited to fit your program? Well, you heard his response through our press conference audio posted on the the GBK front page yesterday.

But we also caught up with Brinson and Jackson after Tuesday’s practice and we will have that interview session/article up for you early this afternoon, so keep right here on GoBlackKnights.com.

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We continue to see an increase in our subscribers on GBK, which is very exciting, but not having someone like yourself takes us to the opposite side of excitement.

Our attempt is to continue provide a venue and forum that has updated information on the program and recruiting, along with a place where fans like you can discuss from the good to bad relative to Army football.

The Army Black Knights are now preparing for game three of the 2015 season and we are your best source to keep you on top of things with the latest updates, features and analysis.

Recruiting is one of our top priorities and the Black Knights are off and running racking up top recruits for the class of 2016. We are committed to bringing you the absolute best “daily” coverage and features surrounding the all of the Black Knights' recruiting efforts.

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GBK Video: Key Recruits discuss Army visit

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Rivals 2-star OL & Illinois commit Devon Robinson was on
hand. Here with GBK’s Maddy Daugherty


Several key prospects were on campus this weekend to check out the Army-Wake Forest game. Learn more on where Army currently stands, along with an added bonus -- check out our interview with Chief of Staff of the Army, Mark Milley and hear what he has to say.

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Rivals 2-star OL & Illinois commit Devon Robinson was on
hand. Here with GBK’s Maddy Daugherty


Several key prospects were on campus this weekend to check out the Army-Wake Forest game. Learn more on where Army currently stands, along with an added bonus -- check out our interview with Chief of Staff of the Army, Mark Milley and hear what he has to say.

I’m optimistic !

I am less concern this year with our record versus developing outstanding football players. Let’s be honest, we have some really great guys (student/athletes), but position by position, we are hurting across the board. What I am optimistic about is our young and upcoming talent.

Wait until you see Kenneth Brinson next year after a year of S&C and the same can be said for so many freshmen …. even some like James Gibson who has all the athletic tools, but probably still needs time to adjust the defensive schemes.

I think with the maturation of running backs such as Drake, Asberry and eventually Drue Harris at FB -- Ahmad Bradshaw will have the weapons on offense -- assuming of course that Brent Davis ups his game with regard to play calling.
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My Take on the Good and the Bad

The "Down" and the Bad: (Essentially the offense)
Eleven first downs ?
Only 186 rush yards with a 3.4 yards per carry?
Only three passes ?
Only 240 total yards ?
Only 5 of 14 third downs and 0 for 1 4th downs?
Twenty-five FB carries and only 75 yards.....
Missed field goal.
Losing the second half !!
The "UP" side or positives:
No turnovers
Three interceptions
Time of Possession
Again - Andrew King
Five freshman starters. (Black, RB Brinson, DE, Jackson, CB, Kurtz, LT Nieves, LG
Significant contributions and reps from Fr .
Drue Harris, Christian Drake, Brandon Jackson
Rush yards, 2x Interceptions, Sack, TD
Nineteen freshmen saw the field.
And we have yet to see: Gibby Gibson (S), Raymond Wright (DL), or Sheldon Johnson (DL)
Yet we still almost won....
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