Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images Eaton was selected by Kansas City in the 21st round of the 2018 MLB Draft. After spending parts of four seasons in the minors, former Virginia Military Institute star Nate Eaton made his Major League debut on Thursday. Eaton helped guide the Royals to a 3-1 victory in Toronto, blasting a 416-foot home run in the ninth to extend the … [Read more...] about VMI’s Eaton goes yard in Major League Debut
The Debrief, 7/5/22: Air Force playmaker Micah Davis to transfer
John Leyba-USA TODAY Sports Davis scored six touchdowns last season as a runner and receiver. Plus, links from around the academies. Welcome to the Debrief, a semi-regular-ish download of news related to sports at the Service Academies, and the intersection of sports and the military. One of Air Force’s top offensive playmakers is leaving the program. Slotback Micah … [Read more...] about The Debrief, 7/5/22: Air Force playmaker Micah Davis to transfer
Houston, Princeton, Saint Joseph’s to join Navy at 2022 Veterans Classic in Annapolis
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The ninth installation of the Veterans Classic will take place on Friday, November 11th For the ninth season in a row, Navy will be hosting the Veterans Classic! It was announced on Monday morning that the event will once again take place in Annapolis at Alumni Hall with both games being broadcasted on CBS Sports Network. The … [Read more...] about Houston, Princeton, Saint Joseph’s to join Navy at 2022 Veterans Classic in Annapolis
Army-Navy locations announced for next five years; New England to host in 2023
Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports The game will remain in the northeast corridor of the United States through 2027. The Army-Navy game is shipping up to Boston. Or, rather, Foxborough. Organizers of the annual Army-Navy football contest announced Wednesday that the 2023 edition of America’s Game will be played at the home of the New England Patriots. It’s the first time ever … [Read more...] about Army-Navy locations announced for next five years; New England to host in 2023
The Debrief, 8/4/22: Navy’s Diego Fagot waived by Baltimore Ravens
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Fagot played in both of the Ravens’ two preseason games, recording a total of five solo tackles. Welcome to the Debrief, a semi-regular-ish download of news related to sports at the Service Academies, and the intersection of sports and the military. Diego Fagot is a free agent. The Baltimore Ravens waived the former Navy linebacker … [Read more...] about The Debrief, 8/4/22: Navy’s Diego Fagot waived by Baltimore Ravens