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Navy head football coach Ken Niumatalolo had one of the most successful first seasons as a head coach in school his - tory. He is the first coach to lead Navy to a bowl game in his inaugural season and, thanks to a 33-27 victory over Air Force and a 34-0 win over Army, he became just the second Service Academy coach to win the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in his first year. Niumatalolo led the Midshipmen to an 8-5 record, the most wins for a first-year coach at Navy since 1934. Included in those eight wins was a 24-17 victory over 16th-ranked Wake Forest, which was Navy’s first win over a team ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 since 1985. Navy also beat teams currently in the BCS in back-to-back weeks (Rutgers and Wake Forest) for the first time since 1981 and defeated a program-record four bowl teams. Niumatalolo (44) was promoted to head football coach at the Naval Academy on Dec. 8, 2007, 00 by Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk. He is the second Polynesian head coach in Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) history and the first Samoan collegiate head coach on any level. Prior to being named head coach, Niumatalolo had two coaching stints at the Naval Academy for a combined 10 sea - sons, including the last six where he served as assistant head coach and offensive line coach. Niumatalolo and the majority of his coaching staff have been part of a staff that has brought the Midshipmen back into the national spotlight with a 51-25 (.671) record over the last six seasons. During that time, Navy has made a school-record six-consecutive bowl game appearances, won six-consecutive Commander-In-Chief’s Trophies, earned 13-consecutive wins over the other two Service Academies and claimed an NCAA-record four-consecutive NCAA rushing titles. In 2007, with Niumatalolo as the Assistant Head Coach, he saw the Mids post an 8-5 record, won the Commander-In- Chief's Trophy, appeared in a fifth-straight bowl game (Poinsettia Bowl, which was Niumatalolo's first game as a head coach), set a school record for rushing (348.8 yards per contest) and defeat Notre Dame for the first time since 1963. In 2006, Navy averaged a then school-record 327.0 yards per contest, won the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy and par - ticipated in the Meineke Car Care Bowl. One of Niumatalolo's pupils, Antron Harper, was named to the ESPN.Com All-Bowl Team for the second-straight year. In 2005, Niumatalolo helped develop an offensive line that, despite having just one returning starter, paved the way for the nation's best rushing offense (318.7 yards per contest), went to a bowl game for a third-straight year, won a second- straight bowl game and won the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy. In 2004, Niumatalolo's efforts helped an offensive line that was hampered by injuries all year to perform well enough for the Midshipmen to finish third in the coun - A Closer Look at Ken Niumatalolo try in rushing (289.5), win a school-record Coaching Background tying 10 games (the most wins since 1905), go Graduate Assistant to back-to-back bowl games for the second '90-’92—Hawai'i time in school history, win the Emerald Bowl and win the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy. Assistant Coach '92-’94—Hawai'i Despite a lack of experience up front, the '95-’96—Navy Mids led the nation in rushing (323.2 yards per contest) in 2003 and set seven school records Offensive Coordinator '97-’98—Navy as Navy went 8-5, won the Commander-In- Chief's Trophy and earned a berth in the Assistant Coach Houston Bowl. '99-’01—UNLV In 2002, the Navy offensive line helped Assistant Head Coach the Mids to the third-best rushing average in '02-’08—Navy the country (270.75). Niumatalolo was also an assistant at Head Coach '08-Present—Navy Navy from 1995-98, serving as the offensive coordinator in 1997 and 1998. Birthdate As the offensive coordinator, Niumatalolo May 8, 1965 tutored Chris McCoy, who set the then-NCAA Education record for most rushing touchdowns by a quar - Hawai’i, B.S., ‘89 terback in a season with 20 in 1997 and

44 • www.NavySports.com 2009 NAVY FOOTBALL became just the 10th player in NCAA history to rush for more than 1,000 yards and pass for more than 1,000 yards in the same season. In addition, Navy finished among the nation's top five in rushing his last-two years and broke 38 school offensive records during his tenure. Niumatalolo coached at UNLV for three seasons (1999-01) and called the plays his final year (2001) in Vegas. He also worked with the kickoff return unit and under his guidance, UNLV ranked sixth in the nation in kick - off returns in 2001 and finished second in 1999. A 1989 graduate of Hawai'i, Niumatalolo lettered three years as a quarterback and was a part of Hawaii’s first bowl team in 1989. He was hired as a fulltime assistant by his alma mater in 1992 and spent three seasons coaching on the offensive side of the ball. A native of Laie', Hawai'i, Niumatalolo and his wife, Barbara, have three children, Alexcia (19), who attends the University of Maryland and is a junior on the women's lacrosse team, Va'a (16), who starts at linebacker at Broadneck High School and Ali'i (11).

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Buddy Green is in his eighth season as the defensive coordinator and secondary coach at the Naval Academy. He has been an integral part of a staff that has brought the Midshipmen back into the national spotlight with a 51-25 (.671) record over the last six years. Under the direction of first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo, the 2008 campaign was one for the record books as he and his staff led Navy to one of the most successful seasons for a first-year head coach in school history. The Mids posted an 8-5 record in 2008, which is the best mark for a first-year head coach at Navy since 1934. The eight wins qualified the Midshipmen for the EagleBank Bowl, marking the first time in school histo - ry that Navy has earned a bowl berth under a first-year head coach. Thanks to a 33-27 victory over Air Force and a 34-0 win over Army, Niumatalolo became just the second Service Academy coach to win the Green's defense was stout in 2006, giving up just 116.7 yards per game (38th in Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in his first year (George Welsh is the other). Other the country) on the ground and more importantly, 20.1 points per game (41st in the landmark wins during the 2008 season included a 24-17 victory over 16th-ranked country). One of Green's pupils, Keenan Little, became the first player in Navy histo - Wake Forest, which was Navy’s first win over a team ranked in the Associated Press ry to score a defensive touchdown in both Service Academy games in the same Top 25 since 1985, as well as Navy’s victory the previous week over Rutgers. It was year. the first time since 1981 that Navy beat teams currently in the BCS in back-to-back In 2005, Green did a remarkable job with a defense that returned just three weeks. Navy also defeated a program-record four bowl teams. starters from the year before as the Mids ranked 62nd in total defense (377.3) and A 2008 nominee for the Frank Broyles Award, which is awarded to the national scoring defense (26.1) as the Mids appeared in a third-straight bowl game, won a assistant coach of the year, Green helped turn the tide for the Mids’ defense in second-straight bowl game and won a third-straight Commander-In-Chief's Trophy. 2008. Navy sported the most improved scoring defense in the country last year, giv - In 2004, Green's efforts helped Navy finish 26th in the country in scoring defense ing up just 22.0 points per game which was a 14.4 point per game improvement from (19.83), win a school-record tying 10 games (the most wins since 1905), go to back- the year before. The 2007 season was also a memorable one as the Midshipmen to-back bowl games, win the Emerald Bowl and win the Commander-In-Chief's posted an 8-5 record, won the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, appeared in a school- Trophy. Green was a nominee for the Frank Broyles Award, which is given to the record fifth-straight bowl game, and defeated Notre Dame for the first time since national assistant coach of the year. 1963. Safety Ketric Buffin became the first player in school history to intercept a In 2003, Green's defense finished 14th in the nation in pass defense (61st the pass in each of the first four games of the season. year before), 42nd in pass efficiency defense (116th the year before), 34th in total defense (100th the year before) and 34th in scoring defense (108th the year before) as he helped lead Navy to eight wins, the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy and a berth A Closer Look at Buddy Green in the Houston Bowl. In Green's first season as Navy's defensive coordinator, the Mids were devastated Coaching Background by injuries at nearly every position. Green, however, kept the unit together and the Graduate Assistant Mids played their best at the end of the year and held Army to just 12 points in the '79—N.C. State season finale. Green is a 1976 graduate of N.C. State where he earned his B.A. in speech com - Assistant Coach munication. A two-sport athlete for the Wolfpack, he played football and baseball. He '80—LSU played on two ACC Championship teams in baseball and was a member of Lou Holtz's 1972 Peach Bowl squad. Defensive Coordinator Green earned his first collegiate coaching job in 1979 as a graduate assistant at '81-’82—Southern N.C. State, a year the Wolfpack won the ACC Championship. The following year, Green moved on to a coaching post at LSU for one season. In Assistant Coach 1981, he earned his first coordinator job, serving as the defensive coordinator and '83—VMI secondary coach at Southern University from 1981-82. He took his first head coach - '84-’85—Auburn ing job at Northern Nash High School in North Carolina for one season where he was '86-’89—N.C. State also the Director of Athletics. Green got back into the college ranks at VMI as the secondary coach in 1983 and moved on to Auburn where he helped lead the Tigers Defensive Coordinator to the 1985 Cotton Bowl. '90-’93—N.C. State He returned to his alma mater in 1986 where he was the secondary coach for eight years and he defensive coordinator for four of those seasons (1990-93). While Head Coach at N.C. State, he helped lead the Pack to six bowl games. '94-’99—Tenn. -Chattanooga Green left N.C. State in 1994 to become the head coach at Tennessee- Chattanooga, where he coached for six seasons and was also the Director of Defensive Coordinator Athletics for two years. In 1997, Green led his Chattanooga squad to a I-AA national '00-’01—N.C. State ranking and its first winning record in six years. He also helped develop one of the '02-Present—Navy top wide receivers in the NFL, Terrell Owens. Green returned to Raleigh in 2000 and took over one of the worst defenses in the Birthdate ACC. By the time he left, they were ranked in the Top 25 in scoring defense and January 23, 1953 were at or near the top in every defensive category. Green and his wife, Sharon, have two children, Todd, who is the assistant video Education coordinator at the Naval Academy, and Courtney. N.C. State, B.A., ‘76

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1iv0thi nSea sJon Aat NSavyPER Ivin Jasper is in his 10th year at the Naval Academy, his eighth as the quarterbacks coach and his second as the offensive coordinator. Jasper has been instrumental to Navy’s success with his development of quarter - backs Craig Candeto, Aaron Polanco, Lamar Owens, Brian Hampton, Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada, Jarod Bryant and Ricky Dobbs. Jasper has been part of a coaching staff that has brought the Midshipmen back into the national spotlight with a 51-25 (.671) record over the last six years. Additionally, his work has catapulted Navy to No. 1 in the nation in rushing in five of the last six seasons, including each of the past four seasons, a first in NCAA history. Under the direction of first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo, the 2008 campaign was one for the record books as he and his staff led Navy to one of the most successful seasons for a first-year head coach in school history. The Mids posted an 8-5 record in 2008, which is the best mark for a first-year head coach at Navy since 1934. The eight wins qualified the Midshipmen for the EagleBank Bowl, marking the first time in school histo - ry that Navy has earned a bowl berth under a first-year head coach. Thanks to a 33-27 victory over Air Force and a 34-0 win over Army, Niumatalolo became just the second Service Academy coach to win the ing three-consecutive years (rushing for a school-record 348.8 yards per contest) and Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in his first year (George Welsh is the other). Other defeated Notre Dame for the first time since 1963. landmark wins during the 2008 season included a 24-17 victory over 16th-ranked In 2006, Navy became just the fifth school in NCAA history to go to four or more Wake Forest, which was Navy’s first win over a team ranked in the Associated Press consecutive bowl games with a different quarterback each year and the coaching Top 25 since 1985, as well as Navy’s victory the previous week over Rutgers. It was and teaching by Jasper is a big part of that success. Navy's quarterbacks in 2006, the first time since 1981 that Navy beat teams currently in the BCS in back-to-back Brian Hampton and Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada, directed an offense that led the weeks. Navy also defeated a program-record four bowl teams. nation in rushing, averaging a school-record 327.0 yards per contest. Jasper’s ability to get three different quarterbacks ready to play each week (Jarod In 2005, Owens helped lead Navy to the national rushing title (318.7 yards per Bryant, Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada and Ricky Dobbs) was a big part of Navy’s suc - game) as the Mids went 8-4, won the Commander-In-Chief's Trophyand won a bowl cess last season as the offense didn’t miss a beat. game in consecutive years (beat Colorado State, 51-30) for the first time in school The 2007 season was a memorable one as well as the Midshipmen posted an history. Owens was named All-East as he rushed for 880 yards and threw for 1,229 8-5 record, won the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, appeared in a school-record fifth- yards, breaking four school records for total offense and passing yards per attempt straight bowl game, became the first team in NCAA history to lead the nation in rush - and completion. In 2004, Jasper's efforts helped Polanco perform well enough for the Midshipmen to finish third in the country in rushing (289.5), win a school-record tying 10 games A Closer Look at Ivin Jasper (the most wins since 1905), win the Emerald Bowl and claim the Commander-In- Chief's Trophy. Coaching Background In 2003, despite a lack of experience up front, the Mids led the nation in rushing Graduate Assistant and set school records for rushing yards per game, total rushing yards, rushing yards '95 (Spring)—Hawai’i per attempt, rushing touchdowns, total offense, total offense per game and yards per play as Navy went 8-5, won the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy and earned a berth in Assistant Coach the Houston Bowl. '95-’96—Navy In 2002, Navy had the third-best rushing average in the country (270.75) and scored 30 or more points on four occasions. Offensive Coordinator '97—Naval Academy Prep School Jasper came to Navy from Georgia Southern where he served as the quarter - backs and fullbacks coach for three years and helped lead the Eagles to a 38-6 '98—Indiana State record and back-to-back NCAA Division I-AA National Championships in 1999 and 2000. Assistant Coach '99-’01—Georgia Southern In addition to directing the efforts of four-time All-America fullback Adrian Peterson, Jasper also nurtured the growth and confidence of quarterback J.R. Revere, who became the school's first signal-caller to lead Georgia Southern to a NFL Minority Summer Intern '00—Detroit Lions national title in his initial year as a starter. Prior to his appointment at Georgia Southern in January 1999, Jasper served as offensive coordinator at Indiana State during the 1998 season. As quarterbacks and Assistant Coach '02-’07—Navy fullbacks coach, he helped ISU turn in a 5-6 overall record, an improvement from a three-win season in 1997. Before assuming the offensive coordinator's position at the Naval Academy Prep Offensive Coordinator '08-Present—Navy School in Newport, R.I., in 1997, Jasper spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Navy in 1995 and `96, handling the quarterbacks, fullbacks and slot backs. Jasper is a 1994 graduate of the University of Hawai'i where he earned his bache - Birthdate May 14, 1970 lor's degree in sociology/criminology. He was a three-year letterman for the Rainbow Warriors (1991-93) at quarterback and slot back, where he helped lead Hawai'i to a Western Athletic Conference title. Education A native of Los Angeles, Jasper and his wife, Donna, are the parents of a daugh - Hawai’i, B.S., ‘94 ter, Dallas (14), and sons, Jaylen (10) and Jarren (6).

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Scevhentrh iSseas oCn atU NaLvy TON Chris Culton enters his seventh year at the Naval Academy and his second coaching the offensive tackles. Culton coached the fullbacks his first five years at Navy. Culton has been an integral part of a staff that has brought the Midshipmen back into the national spotlight with a 51-25 (.671) record over the last six years. Additionally, his work has catapulted Navy to No. 1 in the nation in rushing in five of the last six seasons, including each of the past four seasons, a first in NCAA history. Under the direction of first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo, the 2008 campaign was one for the record books as he and his staff led Navy to one of the most successful seasons for a first-year head coach in school history. The Mids posted an 8-5 record in 2008, which is the best mark for a first-year head coach at Navy since 1934. The eight wins qualified the Midshipmen for the EagleBank Bowl, marking the first time in school histo - ry that Navy has earned a bowl berth under a first-year head coach. Thanks to a 33-27 victory over Air Force and a 34-0 win over Army, Niumatalolo became just the second Service Academy coach to win the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in his first year (George Welsh is the other). Other landmark wins during the 2008 season included a 24-17 victory over 16th-ranked Wake Forest, which was Navy’s first win over a team ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 since 1985, as well as Navy’s victory the previous week over Rutgers. It was the first time since 1981 that Navy beat teams In 2004, Culton’s efforts helped the Midshipmen to finish third in the country in currently in the BCS in back-to-back weeks. Navy also defeated a program-record rushing (289.5), win a school-record tying 10 games (the most wins since 1905), four bowl teams. claim the Emerald Bowl and win the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy . The offensive line was a big part of Navy’s success in 2008 and Culton developed One of Culton’s players, Kyle Eckel, will go down as one of the greatest run - sophomores Jeff Battipaglia and Matt Molloy into top-notch tackles with a very bright ning backs in Academy history as he finished his career with 2,906-career rushing future. yards and 25 touchdowns, both of which rank as the fourth-best totals in school his - The 2007 season was a historical one as well as the Midshipmen posted an 8-5 tory. Eckel earned several postseason honors including Honorable Mention All- record, won the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, appeared in a school-record fifth- American and All-East. He was invited to three postseason all-star games and was straight bowl game, became the first team in NCAA history to lead the nation in rush - named one of the top fullbacks in the country by NFL scouts. ing three-consecutive years (rushing for a school-record 348.8 yards per contest) and In 2003, Culton was part of a staff that helped the Mids lead the nation in rush - defeated Notre Dame for the first time since 1963. ing and set school records for rushing yards per game, total rushing yards, rushing Fullback Adam Ballard finished his career as the seventh-leading rusher in school yards per attempt, rushing touchdowns, total offense, total offense per game and history with 2,125 yards and his 5.3 career rushing yards per carry average also yards per play as Navy went 8-5, won the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy and earned ranks seventh in school annals. a berth in the Houston Bowl. Culton had to play three different fullbacks in 2006 due to injury (Ballard, Kettani Culton came to the Naval Academy from Rhode Island, where he coached the and Matt Hall), but they combined to rush for 1,274 yards and five touchdowns as offensive line for one year. once again the Mids won the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy and participated in a Culton is a 2001 graduate of Georgia Southern where he was a student-assis - bowl game. tant coach for four years after suffering a severe neck injury during spring practice of In 2005, Culton was part of a staff that helped the Mids average a nation’s best his freshman year that ended his football career. 318.7 yards per contest, won a school-record second-straight bowl game and Culton is married to the former Amanda Pendergrass, who is an athletic trainer claimed the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy at Navy. The couple had their first child, Julie Grace, on January 5.

. A Closer Look at Chris Culton Coaching Background Student Assistant '97-’00—Georgia Southern

Assistant Coach '02—Rhode Island '03-Present—Navy

Birthdate March 29, 1977

Education Georgia Southern, B.S., ‘00

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Sjoecoend SDueason aPt NAavy IX Joe DuPaix (pronounced Due-PAY) is entering his second season at the Naval Academy as the slot backs coach. DuPaix came to Navy from Cal Poly, where he served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Under the direction of first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo, the 2008 campaign was one for the record books as he and his staff led Navy to one of the most suc - cessful seasons for a first-year head coach in school histo - ry. The Mids posted an 8-5 record in 2008, which is the best mark for a first-year head coach at Navy since 1934. The eight wins qualified the Midshipmen for the EagleBank Bowl, marking the first time in school history that Navy has earned a bowl berth under a first-year head coach. Thanks to a 33-27 victory over Air Force and a 34-0 win over Army, Niumatalolo became just the second Service Academy coach to win the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in his first year (George Welsh is the other). Other land - mark wins during the 2008 season included a 24-17 victory over 16th-ranked Wake Forest, which was Navy’s first win over a team ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 since 1985, as well as Navy’s victory the previous week over Rutgers. It was the first time since 1981 that Navy beat teams currently in the BCS in back-to-back weeks. Navy also defeated a program-record four bowl teams. Under DuPaix’s tutelage, slot back Shun White became the first slot back in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season as his 1,092 yards ranks 10th all-time in In 2006, Cal Poly was ranked No. 23 in rushing offense, averaging 182.82 school history. White rushed for a school record 348 yards in the season opener yards per game, and averaged 22.5 points per contest. The 2005 Mustangs finished against Towson and his 8.27 yards per carry was the second-best yards per carry the year 20th in the country in rushing offense, (207.38 yards per game). average in the country. Navy led the nation in rushing for a fourth-straight year, A quarterback for Southern Utah University in 1996 and 1997, DuPaix set an averaging 292.4 yards per game. NCAA Division I-AA individual rushing record for yards by a quarterback during the In 2007 at Cal Poly, DuPaix directed an offense that ranked first nationally in 1996 season (1,246 yards). Southern Utah was ranked first nationally for team rush - total offense, averaging 487.1 yards per contest. The Mustangs finished sixth in the ing in 1996 and finished second nationally in 1997. As a senior, he earned I-AA country in scoring offense (39.3 points per game), fifth in rushing offense (272.2 Independent Player of the Week honors with 218 yards rushing in a game against yards per game), 13th in time of possession (32:25) and 48th in passing offense UC Davis. (214.9 yards per game). DuPaix transferred to Southern Utah from Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, where he was an Honorable Mention Junior College All-American. DuPaix was the MVP of the 1995 Real Dairy Bowl and his team finished the year ranked seventh in A Closer Look at Joe DuPaix the country. That year, he passed for 2,482 yards and rushed for 832 yards. DuPaix grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, and played football for his father, Coaching Background Roger, at Skyline High School. As a senior, Joe was the state MVP and led his team Assistant Coach to its first state title of the 1990s. Prior to arriving at Cal Poly, DuPaix was an assis - ‘98-’99—Missouri-Rolla tant coach at Riverton High School in Salt Lake City. He had also previously coached the quarterbacks and receivers at the University of Missouri-Rolla. Assistant Coach DuPaix is married to the former Monica Taylor and they have six children: ‘99-’00—Riverton (Utah) H.S. Madeleine (11), T.J. (10), Jackson (8), Scott (6), Bryson (3) and Cooper (1). Assistant Coach ‘01-’03—Cal Poly

Offensive Coordinator '04-’07—Cal Poly

Assistant Coach '08-Present—Navy

Birthdate September 6, 1972

Education Southern Utah, B.A., ‘98

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Ashley Ingram is in his second year at the Naval Academy coaching the center and guards. Under the direction of first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo, the 2008 campaign was one for the record books as he and his staff led Navy to one of the most suc - cessful seasons for a first-year head coach in school history. The Mids posted an 8-5 record in 2008, which is the best mark for a first-year head coach at Navy since 1934. The eight wins qualified the Midshipmen for the EagleBank Bowl, marking the first time in school history that Navy has earned a bowl berth under a first-year head coach. Thanks to a 33-27 victory over Air Force and a 34-0 win over Army, Niumatalolo became just the second Service Academy coach to win the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in his first year (George Welsh is the other). Other landmark wins during the 2008 season included a 24-17 victory over 16th- ranked Wake Forest, which was Navy’s first win over a team ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 since 1985, as well as Navy’s victory the previous week over Rutgers. It was the first time since 1981 that Navy beat teams currently in the BCS in back-to-back weeks. Navy also defeated a program-record four bowl teams. The offensive line was a big part of Navy’s success in 2008 and under Ingram’s leadership the interior offensive line of center Ricky Moore, guard Anthony Gaskins and guard Curtis Bass developed into a strength for the Midshipmen. Ingram came to Navy from Bucknell, where he served as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for two seasons. In Ingram's first year as offensive coordinator at Bucknell in 2006, the Bison ranked fifth in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 235.2 yards per game, and reduced their turnover total from 33 the previous season to 14. The Bison were also the least penalized team in the Patriot League that season. The offense was beset by injuries in 2007, but the Bison still managed to rush for 173.2 yards per game, 45th best among 116 Division I FCS teams. A native of Iron City, Ga. and a 1996 graduate of the University of North Alabama, Ingram came to Bucknell from Rhode Island, where he served as offensive line Ingram was a four-year letterman on the offensive line and helped his team win coach and recruiting coordinator, while also serving as team liaison in the areas of Division II national titles in 1993, 1994 and 1995. He entered the coaching ranks as a admissions, academic progress, class registration and scheduling. graduate assistant, first at North Alabama in 1997, then at Temple University in 1998. During his tenure at Rhode Island, the Rams led the Atlantic 10 in rushing five of After spending a year at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Ga., he became the his six seasons and finished second in the nation in rushing yards in 2003, averaging offensive line coach at the University of West Alabama in 1999, then at Rhode Island 333.8 yards per contest. While at Rhode Island, Ingram mentored six All-Atlantic 10 in 2000. performers and one All-American, and was part of an outstanding 8-3 season in Ingram and his wife, Jenifer, are the parents of a daughter, Laura (1). 2001.

A Closer Look at Ashley Ingram Coaching Background Graduate Assistant '97—North Alabama '98—Temple University

Assistant Coach '99—West Alabama '00-’05—Rhode Island

Offensive Coordinator '06-’07—Bucknell

Assistant Coach '08-Present—Navy

Birthdate March 31, 1973

Education North Alabama, B.S., ‘97 North Alabama, M. Ed., ‘98

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Steve Johns is in his second year at the Naval Academy coaching the inside line - backers and serving as the special teams coordinator. Under the direction of first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo, the 2008 campaign was one for the record books as he and his staff led Navy to one of the most suc - cessful seasons for a first-year head coach in school history. The Mids posted an 8-5 record in 2008, which is the best mark for a first-year head coach at Navy since 1934. The eight wins qualified the Midshipmen for the EagleBank Bowl, marking the first time in school history that Navy has earned a bowl berth under a first-year head coach. Thanks to a 33-27 victory over Air Force and a 34-0 win over Army, Niumatalolo became just the second Service Academy coach to win the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in his first year (George Welsh is the other). Other landmark wins during the 2008 season included a 24-17 victory over 16th- ranked Wake Forest, which was Navy’s first win over a team ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 since 1985, as well as Navy’s victory the previous week over Rutgers. It was the first time since 1981 that Navy beat teams currently in the BCS in back-to-back weeks. Navy also defeated a program-record four bowl teams. Under Johns’ leadership, the linebackers were the backbone of the Navy defense, led by Ross Pospisil (106 tackles, three tackles for a loss, two interceptions, two fum - ble recoveries, four pass break-ups), Clint Sovie (60 tackles, 4 tackles for a loss) and Tony Haberer (41 tackles). As a group, the Mids sported the most improved scoring defense in the country a year ago, giving up just 22.0 points per game which was a 14.4 point per game improvement from 2007.

A Closer Look at Steve Johns Coaching Background Assistant Coach '93-’95—Occidental College

Assistant Coach/Special Johns has been a college football coach for 16 years, including six seasons at Teams Coordinator UNLV where he coached with Niumatalolo and for the legendary John Robinson. '96—University of San Diego Before coming to Navy, Johns spent two seasons at Grossmont Junior College in El Cajon, Calif., where he served as the defensive coordinator and was a professor Assistant Coach in the exercise science department. In 2006, the Griffins were Foothill Conference '97-’98—University of La Verne Champions and posted a 10-2 record thanks to a defense that gave up a school- record 7.6 points per contest. Graduate Assistant In 2005, Johns served as defensive coordinator at the University of La Verne in La '99—UNLV Verne, Calif., where he led the Leopards to their first winning season in eight years. Johns coached at UNLV from 1999-2004, serving as a graduate assistant (defen - Assistant Coach sive ends and punt team) for one year before being hired on full time and coaching '00-’04—UNLV the linebackers, coordinating the special teams and handling the recruiting coordina - tor duties for the final five seasons. Assistant Coach/ Johns began his coaching career at Occidental College, where he coached the Defensive Coordinator defensive line from 1993-95. He coached at the University of San Diego in 1996, '05—University of La Verne serving as the defensive line coach and special teams coordinator, before moving on to the University of La Verne, where he coached the defensive line in 1997 and the Assistant Coach/ defensive backs in 1998, while also coordinating the special teams. Defensive Coordinator Johns is a 1991 graduate of Occidental College, where he was all-conference and '06-’07—Grossmont Jr. College team captain and earned his bachelor’s in political science in 1991 and his Master’s in education in 1995. In 2006, he earned a Masters of Sports Science from the Assistant Coach/Special Teams Coordinator United States Sports Academy. He and his wife, Kristin, reside in Annapolis. '08-Present—Navy

Birthdate September 29, 1968

Education Occidental College, B.S., ‘91 Occidental College, M.Ed., ‘95 United States Sports Academy, M.S., ‘06

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Keith Jones is in his eighth season at the Naval Academy and his sixth as the outside linebackers coach. Jones has been a key part of a staff that has brought the Midshipmen back into the national spotlight with a 51-25 (.671) record over the last six years. Under the direction of first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo, the 2008 campaign was one for the record books as he and his staff led Navy to one of the most successful seasons for a first- year head coach in school history. The Mids posted an 8-5 record in 2008, which is the best mark for a first-year head coach at Navy since 1934. The eight wins qualified the Midshipmen for the EagleBank Bowl, marking the first time in school history that Navy has earned a bowl berth under a first-year head coach. Thanks to a 33-27 victory over Air Force and a 34-0 win over improvement from 2007. Army, Niumatalolo became just the second Service Academy coach to win the The 2007 season was a memorable one as well as the Midshipmen posted an 8-5 Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in his first year (George Welsh is the other). Other record, won a fifth-consecutive Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, appeared in a fifth- landmark wins during the 2008 season included a 24-17 victory over 16th-ranked straight bowl game, and defeated Notre Dame for the first time since 1963. Wake Forest, which was Navy’s first win over a team ranked in the Associated Press Navy’s defense was stout in 2006, giving up just 116.7 yards per game (38th in Top 25 since 1985, as well as Navy’s victory the previous week over Rutgers. It was the country) on the ground and more importantly, 20.1 points per game (41st in the the first time since 1981 that Navy beat teams currently in the BCS in back-to-back country) as the Mids won the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy and qualified for a weeks. Navy also defeated a program-record four bowl teams. fourth-straight bowl game. Jones helped develop Corey Johnson into one of the best outside linebackers to In 2005, Jones was part of a staff that did a remarkable job with a defense that play at Navy since David Mahoney as Johnson finished second on the team in tack - returned just three starters from the year before as the Mids appeared in a third- les (85) and tied for third in tackles for a loss (8.5). straight bowl game, won a school-record second-straight bowl game and claimed the As a group, the Mids sported the most improved scoring defense in the country a Commander-In-Chief's Trophy. year ago, giving up just 22.0 points per game which was a 14.4 point per game In 2004, Jones' efforts helped Navy finish 26th in the country in scoring defense (19.83), win a school-record tying 10 games (the most wins since 1905), win the Emerald Bowl (just the fifth bowl win in school history) and capture the Commander- A Closer Look at Keith Jones In-Chief's Trophy. In 2003, Jones helped the defense finish 14th in the nation in pass defense (61st Coaching Background the year before), 42nd in pass efficiency defense (116th the year before), 34th in Assistant Coach total defense (100th the year before) and 34th in scoring defense (108th the year '75-’78—Bishop England (S.C.) before) as Navy won eight games, the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy and a berth in High School the Houston Bowl. In Jones' first season at Navy where he coached the corners, the Mids were dev - Graduate Assistant astated by injuries at nearly every position, but the Mids played their best at the end '79—South Carolina State of the year and held Army to just 12 points in the season finale. Jones, a 1975 graduate of The Citadel, returned to his alma mater in 1997 and Assistant Coach served as secondary coach for five years and defensive coordinator (2000) for one ‘80—North Carolina A&T before coming to Navy. In 2001, The Citadel ranked eighth in the nation in pass effi - '81-’86—Murray State (DC in ‘86) ciency defense (92.93 yards per game) and 14th (153.4 yards per game) in pass defense. Assistant Coach A member of The Citadel's 1973 football team, Jones played defensive back and '87-’93—Virginia Tech special teams. He began his coaching career at Charleston's Bishop England High School (1975-78) and went on to work with the legendary Willie Jeffries at South Head Coach Carolina State where he coached the defensive secondary. He spent two seasons at '94-’95—Potomac High School North Carolina A&T (1980 and 1996) as the secondary coach and at Murray State in the same capacity from 1981-86, including a stint as the defensive coordinator his Defensive Coordinator '96—North Carolina A&T final season. In 1987, Jones joined Frank Beamer's staff at Virginia Tech and was the second - ary coach for the Hokies until 1993, when he left to become the head coach at Assistant Coach '97-99—The Citadel (DC in ‘00) Potomac High School in Dumfries, Va., for two seasons. Jones returned to college '01—The Citadel coaching in 1996 as the defensive coordinator and secondary coach at North Carolina A&T. During his career, Jones has coached 10 players who have gone on to play pro - Assistant Coach '02-Present—Navy fessionally, including Dexter Clinckscale (Dallas Cowboys) and William Judson (Miami Dolphins). Jones earned his undergraduate degree in physical education from The Citadel in Birthdate January 14, 1953 1975 and a master's degree in counselor education from South Carolina State. He and his wife, Pamala, have four daughters, Kristin (27), Tiffany (25), Kourtney (23) and Brittany (21). Education The Citadel, B.S., ‘75 South Carolina St., M.S., ‘85

52 • www.NavySports.com 2009 NAVY FOOTBALL wide receivers

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Danny O'Rourke is entering his eighth season at Navy and his sec - ond as wide receivers coach. O’Rourke has also coached the second - ary (four seasons) and the inside linebackers (two seasons) and served as the head junior varsity coach for two years (2005-6). He led the JV team to an 11-0 record in his two years at the helm. O’Rourke has been an integral part of a staff that has brought the Midshipmen back into the national spotlight with a 51-25 (.671) record over the last six years. Under the direction of first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo, the 2008 campaign was one for the record books as he and his staff led Navy to one of the most successful seasons for a first-year head coach in school history. The Mids posted an 8-5 record in 2008, which is the best mark for a first-year head coach at Navy since 1934. The eight wins qualified the Midshipmen for the EagleBank Bowl, marking the first time in school history that Navy has earned a bowl berth under a first-year head coach. Thanks to a 33-27 victory over Air Force and a 34-0 win over Army, Niumatalolo became just the second Service Academy coach to win the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in his first year (George Welsh is the other). Other landmark wins during the 2008 season included a 24- 17 victory over 16th-ranked Wake Forest, which was Navy’s first win over a team ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 since 1985, as well as Navy’s victory the previous week over Rutgers. It was the first time since 1981 that Navy beat teams currently in the BCS in back-to-back weeks. Navy also defeated a program-record four bowl teams. The wide receivers were an integral part of Navy’s success in 2008 as the unit did a great job of blocking on the perimeter, while Tyree Barnes had 20 of before), 34th in total defense (100th the year before) and 34th in scoring defense Navy’s 46 receptions for 400 yards and two touchdowns. (108th the year before). The 2007 season was one to remember as well as the Midshipmen posted an 8-5 O'Rourke came to Navy from Valdosta State where he was the secondary coach record, won a school-record fifth-consecutive Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, for one year. Prior to his coaching stint at Valdosta, he coached the safeties at appeared in a school-record fifth-straight bowl game, and defeated Notre Dame for Georgia Southern in 2000 and helped the Eagles to a I-AA National Championship. the first time since 1963. A native of Lawrenceville, Ga., O'Rourke was a three-year letter winner at West Navy's linebackers played well in 2006 under O'Rourke's direction, combining for Georgia and helped lead the team to back-to-back league titles his junior and senior 212 tackles, 7.5 tackles for a loss, one sack, two interceptions and five forced fum - years. He was also an academic all-conference performer throughout his collegiate bles. Linebacker Rob Caldwell led the team with 109 tackles and three forced fum - career. bles. O'Rourke received his master's degree in education administration from Temple in In 2005, O'Rourke helped tutor a young secondary that continued to improve 2002. He and his wife, Michelle, have a daughter, Kaeli (3), and son, Sean (1). throughout the year as Navy finished 8-4, won a school-record second-straight bowl game and won the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy. In 2004, O'Rourke's efforts helped Navy finish 26th in the country in scoring defense (19.83), win a school-record tying 10 games (the most wins since 1905), win the Emerald Bowl and capture the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy. In 2003, O'Rourke was part of a defensive staff that saw great improvement on the defensive side of the football as the Mids finished 14th in the nation in pass defense (61st the year before), 42nd in pass efficiency defense (116th the year A Closer Look at Danny O’Rourke Coaching Background Assistant Coach '00—Georgia Southern '01—Valdosta State '02-Present—Navy

Birthdate January 4, 1976

Education West Georgia, B.S., ‘99 Temple, M. Ed., ‘02

www.NavySports.com • 53 2009 NAVY FOOTBALL recruiting coordinator/defensive line

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Dale Pehrson is in his 14th season at the Naval Academy and his 11th year coaching the defensive line. He also serves as the recruiting coordinator and the coordinator of the Navy football camp. Pehrson has been a key part of a staff that has brought the Midshipmen back into the national spotlight with a 51-25 (.671) record over the last six years. Under the direction of first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo, the 2008 campaign was one for the record books as he and his staff led Navy to one of the most successful seasons for a first-year head coach in school history. The Mids posted an 8-5 record in 2008, which is the best mark for a first- year head coach at Navy since 1934. The eight wins qualified the Midshipmen for the EagleBank Bowl, marking the first time in school history that Navy has earned a bowl berth under a first-year head coach. Thanks to a 33-27 victory over Air Force and a 34-0 win over Army, Niumatalolo became just the second Service Academy coach to win the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in his first year (George Welsh is the other). Other landmark wins during the 2008 sea - son included a 24-17 victory over 16th-ranked Wake Forest, which was Navy’s first win over a team ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 since 1985, as well as Navy’s victory the previous week over Rutgers. It was the first time since 1981 that Navy beat teams currently in the BCS in back-to-back weeks. Navy also defeated a program-record four bowl teams. The Mids sported the most improved scoring defense in the country a year ago, giving up just 22.0 points per game which was a 14.4 point per game improvement from 2007. The 2007 season was a memorable one as well as the Midshipmen posted an 8-5 record, won a school-record fifth-consecutive Commander-In- Chief’s Trophy, appeared in a school-record fifth-straight bowl game, and defeated Notre Dame for the first time since 1963. The Mids received solid contributions from the defensive line in 2006 as the Mids won the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy and played in a fourth-straight defense (377.3) and scoring defense (26.1), while they won a second-straight bowl bowl game. game and a third-straight Commander-In-Chief's Trophy. Pehrson was part of a staff that did a remarkable job in 2005 with a defense In 2004, Pehrson's efforts helped Navy finish 26th in the country in scoring that returned just three starters from the year before. The Mids ranked 62nd in total defense (19.83), win a school-record tying 10 games (the most wins since 1905), win the Emerald Bowl and win the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy. In 2003, Pehrson was part of a defensive staff that saw great improvement on the defensive side of the A Closer Look at Dale Pehrson football as the Mids finished 14th in the nation in pass defense (61st the year Coaching Background before), 42nd in pass efficiency defense (116th the year before), 34th in total defense (100th the year before) and 34th in scoring defense (108th the year before). Assistant Coach '79-’84 —Murray (Utah) H.S. In 1999, Pehrson helped develop a defensive line into a big-play unit, recording 17 sacks and recovering six fumbles. Defensive end Gino Marchetti recovered a nation's-best five fumbles. Head Coach '84-’87—Murray (Utah) H.S. In 1997, Pehrson's troops contributed to the Mids ranking sixth in the country in turnover margin, as the safeties came up with 11 of Navy's 14 interceptions. Free safety Gervy Alota was named All-East, while strong safety Rashad Smith played in Assistant Head Coach/ the Blue/Gray All-Star Game. Defensive & Offensive Pehrson came to the Naval Academy from Southern Utah, where he was an Coordinator assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for five years. '87-’90—Missouri Western St. Prior to his tenure at Southern Utah, Pehrson was on the staff at Missouri Western State College, where he served in various capacities, including assistant Assistant Head Coach/ head coach, defensive coordinator, offensive coordinator and special teams coordi - Defensive Coordinator nator. He was head football coach and an assistant coach in wrestling and track at '91-’95—Southern Utah Murray High School in Salt Lake City. Pehrson is a native of Salt Lake City and earned all-state honors at Murray Assistant Coach/ High School. He attended Utah where he was a two-year letterman as a defensive Recruiting Coordinator back. Pehrson earned his bachelor's degree in English from Utah in 1976 and '96-Present—Navy received a master's degree from Brigham Young in 1985. He and his wife, the former Marty Grant, have two children, Preston and Jaci. Birthdate May 11, 1953

Education Utah, B.A., ‘76 Brigham Young, M.A., ‘85

54 • www.NavySports.com 2009 NAVY FOOTBALL secondary/head junior varsity coach

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Joe Speed is in his fourth year coaching the secondary and serving as the head junior varsity coach and his eighth season overall at Navy. Speed has been a key part of a staff that has brought the Midshipmen back into the national spotlight with a 51-25 (.671) record over the last six years. Under the direction of first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo, the 2008 campaign was one for the record books as he and his staff led Navy to one of the most successful seasons for a first-year head coach in school history. The Mids posted an 8-5 record in 2008, which is the best mark for a first- year head coach at Navy since 1934. The eight wins qualified the Midshipmen for the EagleBank Bowl, marking the first time in school history that Navy has earned a bowl berth under a first-year head coach. Thanks to a 33-27 victory over Air Force and a 34-0 win over Army, Niumatalolo became just the second Service Academy coach to win the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in his first year (George Welsh is the other). Other landmark wins during the 2008 sea - son included a 24-17 victory over 16th-ranked Wake Forest, which was Navy’s first win over a team ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 since 1985, as well as Navy’s victory the previous week over Rutgers. It was the first time since 1981 that Navy beat teams currently in the BCS in back-to-back weeks. Navy also defeated a program-record four bowl teams. The Mids sported the most improved scoring defense in the country a year ago, giving up just 22.0 points per game which was a 14.4 point per game improvement from 2007. The 2007 season was a memorable one as well as the Midshipmen posted an 8-5 record, won a school-record fifth-consecutive Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, appeared in a school-record fifth-straight bowl game, and defeated Notre Dame for the first time since 1963. Safety Ketric Buffin became the first player in school history to intercept a pass in each of the first four games of the season. In 2006 one of Speed’s pupils, Keenan Little, became the first player in In his first stint at Navy, Speed served as the Executive Administrator and Navy history to score a defensive touchdown in both Service Academy games in the Military Liaison Officer for the football team, while serving to recruit future Marine same year as Navy once again won the Commander-In-Chief’s Tropy and participat - Officers, as well. Speed's military duties involved the supervision of various adminis - ed in a bowl game. trative, logistical, and professional matters pertaining to the football team and the Speed returned to the Naval Academy after a two-year hiatus at the Naval Naval Academy Athletic Association. Academy Prep School in Newport, R.I., where he served as the Director of Athletics On the field, Speed served as the assistant linebackers coach and head junior for two seasons and as the head football coach for one year. varsity coach. He coached four seasons at Navy and in 2003, helped guide the foot - Before going to the prep school, Speed had a successful military tour at the ball team to an impressive 8-5 record, which included capturing the Commander-In- United States Naval Academy as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. Chief's Trophy and an appearance in the 2003 Houston Bowl. A 1996 graduate of the Naval Academy, Speed was a standout on the gridiron for the Midshipmen. A four-year starter at safety, he finished his career with 260 tack - A Closer Look at Joe Speed les and five interceptions. Following graduation, Speed was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Coaching Background United States Marine Corps and reported to Quantico, Va., where he trained and Assistant Coach/Head took the Infantry Officers Course. Junior Varsity Coach In September of 1997, he reported to GOLF Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th '00-’03—Navy Marines in Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif. and in July of 1998, went to Okinawa, Japan, for six months, where he was involved in exercise FOAL EAGLE in Korea. After Director of Athletics working with the Army in Fort Erwin, Calif. for a month, Speed went to Africa for three '04-’05—Naval Academy Prep months on a security mission for the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. Speed, and his wife, Ingrid, reside in Annapolis . Head Coach '05—Naval Academy Prep School

Assistant Coach/Head Junior Varsity Coach '06-Present—Navy

Birthdate June 16, 1973

Education United States Naval Academy, B.S., ‘96

www.NavySports.com • 55 2009 NAVY FOOTBALL defensive line

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Justin Davis is in his third season at the Naval Academy and his second working The 2007 season was also a memorable one with the defensive line. In his first year, Davis worked with the outside linebackers. for the Midshipmen as Navy posted an 8-5 Under the direction of first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo, the 2008 campaign record, won a school-record fifth-consecutive was one for the record books as he and his staff led Navy to one of the most suc - Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, appeared in a cessful seasons for a first-year head coach in school history. school-record fifth-straight bowl game and The Mids posted an 8-5 record in 2008, which is the best mark for a first-year defeated Notre Dame for the first time since head coach at Navy since 1934. The eight wins qualified the Midshipmen for the 1963. EagleBank Bowl, marking the first time in school history that Navy has earned a bowl Davis came to the Naval Academy after berth under a first-year head coach. Thanks to a 33-27 victory over Air Force and a serving as a graduate assistant at Toledo for 34-0 win over Army, Niumatalolo became just the second Service Academy coach to two seasons, assisting with the secondary under defensive coordinator Tim Rose. win the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in his first year (George Welsh is the other). Davis also coached under Rose as a graduate assistant at Louisiana Tech and Other landmark wins during the 2008 season included a 24-17 victory over 16th- served for one season at Wagner College, where he coached linebackers. ranked Wake Forest, which was Navy’s first win over a team ranked in the A native of Rome, N.Y., Davis was a four-year letterwinner at the University of Associated Press Top 25 since 1985, as well as Navy’s victory the previous week Maine from 1998-2001 where he played linebacker. As a senior, the Black Bears over Rutgers. It was the first time since 1981 that Navy beat teams currently in the won an Atlantic 10 championship and a berth in the Division I-AA playoffs. BCS in back-to-back weeks. Navy also defeated a program-record four bowl teams. Davis received his bachelor's degree in communications from Maine in 2001, and The Mids sported the most improved scoring defense in the country last year, giv - earned his master's degree in exercise science from Louisiana Tech in May of 2005. ing up just 22.0 points per game which was a 14.4 point per game improvement from 2007.

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Tony Grantham returns for his second year at Navy as the assistant outside line - over Rutgers. It was the first time since 1981 backers coach and his sixth year overall. that Navy beat teams currently in the BCS in Under the direction of first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo, the 2008 campaign back-to-back weeks. Navy also defeated a was one for the record books as he and his staff led Navy to one of the most suc - program-record four bowl teams. cessful seasons for a first-year head coach in school history. The Mids sported the most improved scoring The Mids posted an 8-5 record in 2008, which is the best mark for a first-year defense in the country last year, giving up just head coach at Navy since 1934. The eight wins qualified the Midshipmen for the 22.0 points per game which was a 14.4 point EagleBank Bowl, marking the first time in school history that Navy has earned a bowl per game improvement from 2007. berth under a first-year head coach. Thanks to a 33-27 victory over Air Force and a Grantham returned to the Naval Academy in 34-0 win over Army, Niumatalolo became just the second Service Academy coach to the spring of 2008 after spending one year at Campbell University, where he served win the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy in his first year (George Welsh is the other). as the linebacker coach and recruiting coordinator for the Fighting Camels. Other landmark wins during the 2008 season included a 24-17 victory over 16th- Grantham spent fours years at the Naval Academy coaching the defensive line ranked Wake Forest, which was Navy’s first win over a team ranked in the and outside linebackers from 2003-06. Navy posted a 35-15 record in Grantham's Associated Press Top 25 since 1985, as well as Navy’s victory the previous week four years in Annapolis, winning four-straight Commander-In-Chief's Trophies and appearing in four-straight bowl games. Grantham joined the Naval Academy staff after two seasons as a graduate assis - tant at LSU under current Alabama head coach Nick Saban. While in Baton Rouge, Grantham spent one year working on the offensive side of the ball and one year working on the defensive side. In 2001, the Tigers went 10-3 winning the SEC Championship and the Sugar Bowl en route to a No. 7 final national ranking. LSU finished as Co-Champions of the SEC Western Division his second season and played in the Cotton Bowl. Additionally, the Tigers finished the season ranked fifth nationally in total defense. He began his collegiate coaching career at Eastern Illinois University where he coached the Panthers outside linebackers and special teams, as well as coordinating the scout team in 2001. EIU, behind the play of a then unknown quarterback named Tony Romo, advanced to the NCAA I-AA Playoffs and finished the season ranked 15th nationally. Grantham’s brother, Todd, is the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys. Grantham is a 2000 graduate of Radford University where he received his degree in physical education. He is married to the former Mollie Dexter.

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Mike Judge is in his second year at the Naval Academy coaching the fullbacks. is the other). Navy also defeated a program- Under the direction of first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo, the 2008 campaign record four bowl teams. was one for the record books as he and his staff led Navy to one of the most suc - Judge came to the Naval Academy from cessful seasons for a first-year head coach in school history. Harvard, where he served as the wide The Mids posted an 8-5 record receivers coach. in 2008, which is the best mark He has spent time around some of the best for a first-year head coach at football coaches in the country, including serv - Navy since 1934. The eight ing as the quality control coach with the New wins qualified the Midshipmen England Patriots in 2005 and 2006. He spent for the EagleBank Bowl, mark - his first year in New England working with current Cleveland Browns head coach Eric ing the first time in school histo - Mangini as a defensive assistant and in 2006, he worked with current Denver ry that Navy has earned a bowl Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels as an offensive assistant. berth under a first-year head Judge also spent four years as an intern on the Patriots staff during a time when coach. Thanks to a 33-27 victo - they won three Super Bowl Championships. ry over Air Force and a 34-0 win Judge enjoyed an outstanding playing career as a triple-option quarterback at over Army, Niumatalolo became Springfield College, where he was four-year letterwinner in both football and base - just the second Service ball. He helped the Pride to two Empire 8 Conference championships, two NCAA Academy coach to win the Division III tournament appearances, an ECAC Division III North championship and a Commander-In-Chief's Trophy combined four-year record of 30-10. He and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Arnold. in his first year (George Welsh

associate athletic director for sports performance

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Mike Brass is in his eighth year as Associate Athletic Director for Sports Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Professional Performance after serving as the head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Assistant of the Year for the Southern Conference. Athletic Director for Athletic Performance for five years at Georgia Southern. Prior to his appointment at Georgia The Mids have shown remarkable progress in both strength and speed in his eight Southern, Brass served as head strength and years at the helm and he has been an integral part of turning around the fortunes of conditioning coach at Tulane from 1992-96. He the Navy football program. also spent two seasons heading the strength Brass is part of a staff that has brought the Midshipmen back into the national and conditioning efforts at Dartmouth (1990-92) spotlight with a 51-25 (.671) record over the last six years and has helped lead Navy after earning his first position at Wisconsin- to a school-record six-straight bowl games and a school-record six-consecutive Whitewater as strength coach in 1985. Commander-In-Chief’s Trophies. Brass earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Doane (Neb.) College in At Georgia Southern, Brass was named the 1998 and 1999 National Strength and 1985 before acquiring a master’s in fitness management from the United States Sports Academy a year later. Brass holds membership in the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is nationally certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Brass and wife, Cindi, are the parents of three children, Samantha (25), Danielle (20) and Broderick (17).

www.NavySports.com • 57 2009 NAVY FOOTBALL assistant athletic director for sports medicine

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Dr. Jeff Fair is in his 13th year at the Naval Academy as the Director Medicine and Athletic Training at of the Naval Academy’s sports medicine program and his fourth as an Oklahoma State in 1990. He has also Assistant Athletic Director. been an Adjunct Faculty and Clinical Fair came to the Naval Academy from Oklahoma State, where he had Instructor at Oklahoma Osteopathic been the head trainer for 25 years. He became an Adjunct Associate College since 1993 and a Clinical Professor, a member of the Graduate Faculty and the Coordinator of Sports Instructor in Physical Therapy and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Langston since 1986. Fair graduated from Kent State with a bachelor's degree in health, physical education and recreation in 1971. He received his master's in health, physical education/counseling and guid - ance from North Dakota in 1974 and in 1987, he earned his Ed.D. (doctor - ate of education in higher education/physical education) from Oklahoma State. Fair has been responsible for several inventions that demonstrate his knowledge in the training field, including the “Cowboy Collar,” which he designed and patented in 1988, and the “Sprained Ankle Orthoses." He is married to the former Carolyn Mallon from Springfield, Va., and has two sons, Jeffrey and Justin.

executive administrator and military liaison officer

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Captain Bryce McDonald, USMC, is in his first season as the A 2003 graduate of the Naval Executive Administrator and Military Liaison Officer for the Naval Academy Academy, McDonald was a three-year let - football team. terwinner at fullback for the Midshipmen. McDonald’s military duties include the supervision of various adminis - His senior year he was coached by cur - trative, logistical, and professional matters pertaining to the football team rent offensive coordinator Ivin Jasper. and the Naval Academy Athletic Association. Following graduation, McDonald was commissioned as a Second Lieutentant in the United States Marine Corps and reported to Quantico, Va., where he trained and took the Infantry Officers Course. McDonald held various bil - lets as an Infantry Officer in Second Battalion, Fourth Marines and HQ Co, 5th Marine Regiment from 2004-08. McDonald, his wife Jana, daughter Kayleigh (2 years), and son Thomas (1 year) reside in Annapolis.

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John McGuire enters his 14th year as Navy's Director of Video far back as the 1926 Army-Navy game in Operations. Since coming to the Naval Academy in 1996, he has overseen Chicago have recently been transferred to the growth of the Ricketts Hall video department to its present standing as a video format and are part of the Captain one of the best in collegiate athletics. Asbury "Red" Coward Video Archives In 2004, McGuire helped with the renovation of the football offices and Library located on the second deck of meeting rooms to insure their compatability with the latest state-of-the-art Ricketts Hall. This library provides a win - digital and computer technology. Coaches and players can gain instant dow to Navy's athletic heroes from many access to the information most important in preparing for the opponent sports. each week. The capabilities of the system networked throughout the build - A native of Philadelphia, McGuire is ing allow meeting and film study time to be used in an extremely efficient a 1978 graduate of Villanova, where he earned a bachelor's degree in mar - manner with minimal waste during an always busy day. The addition and keting. He came to the Naval Academy from Rutgers, where he served as continual upgrade of this system assures Navy football of being technologi - Director of Video Operations for four years. While at Rutgers, McGuire was cally compatible well into the new century. instrumental in the development of the state-of-the-art integrated video sys - This past spring a new editing system, DVSport, was installed in both tem installed in Rutgers’ new stadium, constructed in 1994. the football and men’s lacrosse offices. This system’s capabilities allow Prior to Rutgers, McGuire worked for Tucker Sport Films of even more latitude for the coaches and players to make the most efficient Philadelphia for 15 years. During this period, he became the Film use of their time. Laptop technology allows video to be viewed and studied Coordinator for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars of the United States at the office, on the road or at home. Football League. While keeping in step with the latest advances, the video department is also working to preserve Navy's rich athletic past. Football films from as

assistant athletic director for equipment operations greg MORGENTHALER Seventh Season at Navy

Greg Morgenthaler is in his seventh season at the Naval Academy Virginia. He then served as a graduate and his fifth as the Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment Operations. assistant equipment manager at Morgenthaler came to the Naval Academy from Sacred Heart, where he Oklahoma, while working on his Master’s served as Equipment Coordinator for three years. degree in athletic administration. Upon A 1998 graduate of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science in education, leaving Oklahoma, Morgenthaler had a Morgenthaler was a student manager with the Jayhawk football team that brief stint as head equipment manager in won the 1995 Aloha Bowl. the defunct Spring Professional Football Morgenthaler began his career as an equipment manager intern at League for the San Antonio Matadors. Morgenthaler is a certified member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA). He is also a member of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Morgenthaler and his wife, Kris, who is the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Promotions at the Naval Academy, reside in Annapolis.

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SUPPORT STAFF

Jim Berry Cliff Dooman Lois Gareis Todd Green Steve Hinrichs Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Strength Coach Football Administrative Asst. Video Coordinator Assistant Equipment Manager Assistant

Phil Hoffmann Cmdr. Keith Preston Johnson Dee Jones Shari Marra Director of Photography Hoskins, USN Director of Assistant Athletic Trainer Recruiting Administrative Officer Representative Stadium Operations Assistant

Lt. Cmdr. Cmdr. Kelly Kris Whitacre Dr. John Wilckens Kirk Woolfolk John-Paul Rue, Skanchy, USN Morgenthaler Consulting Director of Strength & USN Team Physician Assistant Athletic Director for Orthopedic Surgeon Conditioning/Operations Team Orthopedic Surgeon Marketing and Promotions

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