2018_Army_Black_Knights_football_team

2018 Army Black Knights football team

2018 Army Black Knights football team

American college football season


The 2018 Army Black Knights football team represented the United States Military Academy as an independent in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Black Knights were led by fifth-year head coach Jeff Monken and played their home games at Michie Stadium. Following their 28–14 victory over Colgate in Week 12, Army entered the AP Poll at No. 23 and the Coaches' Poll at No. 24, the first time Army had entered the national rankings since finishing the 1996 season at No. 25 in the AP and No. 24 in the Coaches'. On December 2, Army accepted an invite to participate in the Armed Forces Bowl against the Houston Cougars of the American Athletic Conference.[1] On December 8, Army defeated its archrival Navy by a score of 17–10, increasing their Army-Navy Game win streak to three in a row and winning the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy for the second straight year. With the win the Black Knights also secured their second straight 10-win season, the first time that had been accomplished in the Academy's long and storied history. In the Armed Forces Bowl, they defeated Houston by a score of 70–14 to tie NCAA bowl game records for points scored and margin of victory.[2] Their 11 wins are the most in one season in program history. As a result of his team's 2018 accomplishments, Coach Monken was awarded the George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Award by the Maxwell Football Club,[3] the Vince Lombardi College Football Coach of the Year Award by the Lombardi Foundation,[4] and the President's Award by the Touchdown Club of Columbus.[5] Army finished the season with a ranking of No. 19 in the AP Poll[6] and No. 20 in the Coaches' Poll,[7] their highest finish in both polls since Pete Dawkins's Heisman Trophy-winning season in 1958 where the Cadets finished No. 3 in both polls. Following the completion of the season, the Black Knights were awarded the 2018 Lambert Trophy by the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and Metropolitan New York Football Writers, signifying them as the best team in the East in Division I FBS.[8] This was the eighth overall time the Lambert Trophy had been awarded to Army, and the first since 1958.

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Preseason

Award watch lists

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Personnel

Roster

2018 Army Black Knights roster

Quarterbacks

  • 2 Tyhier Tyler, Freshman
  • 4 Cam Thomas, Sophomore
  • 7 Matthew Armstrong, Freshman
  • 8 Kelvin Hopkins Jr., Junior
  • 9 Luke Langdon, Senior
  • 11 Jabari Laws, Freshman
  • 13 Christian Anderson, Sophomore
  • 17 Clay Czyzynski, Freshman
  • 18 Mike Mbony, Freshman

Slot backs

  • 3 Jordan Asberry, Senior
  • 5 Kell Walker, Junior
  • 10 Jordan Blackman, Sophomore
  • 15 JC Watson, Freshman
  • 16 Malik Hancock, Junior
  • 19 Dominic Distefano, Sophomore
  • 20 David Woodward, Freshman
  • 21 Zack Boobas, Sophomore
  • 21 Donnell Diego, Sophomore
  • 27 Brandon Walters, Freshman
  • 29 A.J. Howard, Freshman
  • 32 Artice Hobbs IV, Sophomore
  • 36 Krys Kyle, Freshman
  • 38 Ton Evans, Freshman
  • 42 Landry Songer, Freshman
  • 43 Markens Pierre, Freshman
  • 44 Chambo Liddell-Patacsil, Sophomore

Fullbacks

  • 22 Calen Holt, Senior
  • 25 Connor Slomka, Junior
  • 26 Cade Barnard, Freshman
  • 31 Sandon McCoy, Sophomore
  • 33 Darnell Woolfolk, Senior
  • 34 Rashaad Bolton, Junior
  • 40 Andy Davidson, Senior
  • 48 Kaelin Byrd, Freshman

Wide receivers

  • 6 Glen Coates, Junior
  • 14 Michael Roberts, Freshman
  • 30 Cameron Johnson, Freshman
  • 37 Sean Eckert, Freshman
  • 45 Daniel Zuloaga, Freshman
  • 80 Chris Gregg, Junior
  • 81 Ke'Shaun Wells, Sophomore
  • 82 Kjetil Cline, Junior
  • 84 Kevin Hamilton, Freshman
  • 86 Christian Hayes, Junior
  • 87 Kraig Hamilton, Freshman
  • 88 Camden Harrison, Sophomore
  • 89 Jalen Moy, Freshman

Long snappers

  • 40 Paul Lawless, Sophomore
  • 45 Brendan Knoespel, Freshman
  • 48 Kyle O'Connor, Sophomore
  • 49 Gavyn Jones, Freshman
  • 89 Scott Flanick, Senior
 

Tight ends

  • 39 Bryton Belvin, Freshman
  • 42 Ted Wages IV, Sophomore
  • 46 Chris Cameron, Freshman
  • 47 Jake Lauer, Sophomore
  • 83 Zach Saum, Senior
  • 85 Quinten Parker, Senior

Offensive Lineman

  • 50 Will Schumacher, Sophomore
  • 51 Kyle Perry, Freshman
  • 52 Sam Backenstoe, Freshman
  • 52 Nick Kotok, Freshman
  • 53 Jeff Panara, Senior
  • 54 Mason Kolinchak, Freshman
  • 55 JB Hunter, Sophomore
  • 56 Aaron Baudoux, Freshman
  • 57 Andrew Kraatz, Freshman
  • 58 Harmon Saint Germain, Freshman
  • 59 Mike Johnson, Junior
  • 60 Alex Herndon, Junior
  • 62 Jack Topping, Freshman
  • 63 Jake Baumert, Junior
  • 64 Will Huff, Junior
  • 65 Bryce Holland, Senior
  • 66 Noah Knapp, Freshman
  • 67 Dean Powell, Freshman
  • 68 Luke McCleery, Sophomore
  • 69 Dan Lord, Freshman
  • 70 Zack Ward, Freshman
  • 72 Kamaron Holloway, Freshman
  • 73 Jaxson Deaton, Junior
  • 74 Austin Schuffert, Senior
  • 75 Jack Sides, Junior
  • 76 Peyton Reeder, Sophomore
  • 77 Noah Utley, Junior
  • 79 Holton Greenfield, Freshman

Defensive line

  • 55 Edriece Patterson, Sophomore
  • 57 Jacob Covington, Junior
  • 59 Ke'Shawn Sullivan, Freshman
  • 60 Hunter Richard, Freshman
  • 63 Jon King, Sophomore
  • 65 Nolan Cockrill, Freshman
  • 66 Ryan Duran III, Freshman
  • 68 Scott Murphy, Freshman
  • 71 Nick Stokes, Sophomore
  • 77 Raymond Wright, Senior
  • 78 Ryan Matz, Freshman
  • 90 Jack Hough, Sophomore
  • 91 Wunmi Oyetuga, Senior
  • 92 Eddie Crutchfield, Freshman
  • 93 Rod Stoddard, Junior
  • 94 Alex Crawford, Sophomore
  • 95 Emmanuel Ukhueligbe, Sophomore
  • 96 Mackay Phillips, Sophomore
  • 97 Kwabena Bonsu, Freshman
  • 98 Connor Smith, Sophomore
  • 99 Cordarrell Davis, Senior
 

Linebackers

  • 11 Donavan Lynch, Junior
  • 15 Ryan Parker, Junior
  • 18 Jake Ellington, Junior
  • 19 James Nachtigal, Senior
  • 29 Chandler Ramirez, Senior
  • 34 Jack King, Junior
  • 36 Nate Jones, Freshman
  • 37 Aaron Jones, Sophomore
  • 39 Duncan Van Kouteren, Freshman
  • 40 Ray Gonzalez, Freshman
  • 43 Jeremiah Lowery, Sophomore
  • 44 Gavin Bassett, Sophomore
  • 45 Hayden Bollinger, Freshman
  • 46 Briar Bearss, Freshman
  • 47 Jon Rhattigan, Sophomore
  • 48 Wilson Catoe, Freshman
  • 49 Jake Killian, Freshman
  • 51 Kemonte Yow, Freshman
  • 52 Amadeo West, Junior
  • 53 Arik Smith, Freshman
  • 54 Cole Christiansen, Junior
  • 56 Kenneth Brinson, Senior
  • 58 Paul Stanley, Freshman

Defensive backs

  • 2 James Gibson, Senior
  • 4 Max Regan, Senior
  • 5 Ryan Velez, Junior
  • 6 Akyah Miranda, Freshman
  • 7 Jaylon McClinton, Junior
  • 8 Javhari Bourdeau, Sophomore
  • 10 Mike Reynolds, Senior
  • 13 Chris Skyers, Sophomore
  • 14 Jalen Sharp, Senior
  • 16 Tavores Pearson, Freshman
  • 20 Cam Jones, Junior
  • 21 Malkelm Morrison, Freshman
  • 21 Dean Ngendakuriyo, Sophomore
  • 22 Julian McDuffie, Freshman
  • 23 Elijah Riley, Junior
  • 25 Caleb John, Freshman
  • 26 Cameron Clarke, Freshman
  • 27 Wallace Barrett, Sophomore
  • 30 Morgan Ernst, Freshman
  • 31 Joe Stephenson, Sophomore
  • 32 Jonathan Andrews, Freshman
  • 33 Cedrick Cunningham Jr., Freshman
  • 38 Michael Williams, Freshman
  • 46 Luke Cameron, Freshman
  • 50 Chido Rwakonda, Freshman

Kickers

  • 1 Landon Salyers, Sophomore
  • 31 John Abercrombie, Senior
  • 38 Nick Schrage, Senior
  • 44 Miller Kronk, Freshman
  • 97 David Cooper, Junior
  • 98 Michael Leisle, Sophomore
  • 99 Bailey Schroeder, Freshman

Punters

  • 17 Zach Potter, Junior
  • 43 Brooks Hosea, Freshman
  • 46 Zach Harding, Freshman
  • 80 J.D. Mote, Senior
  • 96 Will Hetzinger, Freshman


Schedule

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Game summaries

At Duke

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Army Black Knights at Duke Blue Devils

at Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham, NC

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Liberty

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Liberty Flames at Army Black Knights

at Michie Stadium, West Point, NY

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Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Army Black Knights

at Michie Stadium, West Point, NY

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Army Black Knights at No. 5 Oklahoma Sooners

at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK

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At Buffalo

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Army Black Knights at Buffalo Bulls

at University at Buffalo Stadium, Amherst, NY

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Vs. San Jose State

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Army Black Knights vs. San Jose State Spartans

at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

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Miami (OH)

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Miami (OH) RedHawks at Army Black Knights

at Michie Stadium, West Point, NY

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At Eastern Michigan

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Army Black Knights at Eastern Michigan Eagles

at Rynearson Stadium, Ypsilanti, MI

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Air Force

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Air Force Falcons at Army Black Knights

at Michie Stadium, West Point, NY

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Lafayette

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Lafayette Leopards at Army Black Knights

at Michie Stadium, West Point, NY

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Colgate

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No. 8 (FCS) Colgate Raiders at Army Black Knights

at Michie Stadium, West Point, NY

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No. 22 Army Black Knights vs. Navy Midshipmen (119th Army–Navy Game)

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

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Vs. Houston – Armed Forces Bowl

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Houston Cougars vs. No. 22 Army Black Knights (2018 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl)

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References

  1. "Houston and Army West Point Selected for 2018 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl". Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl. Archived from the original on December 3, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  2. "Monken Recognized as the Lombardi Coach of Year". USMA Athletic Department. January 8, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  3. "2018 AP Top 25 Poll Week 16 (Final)". collegefootball.ap.org. January 8, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  4. "2018 Amway Coaches' Top 25 Poll Week 16 (Final)". USAToday.com. January 8, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  5. "ECAC Announces 2018 Football Teams of the Year and Lambert Awards". ECACsports.com. January 15, 2019. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  6. "Rimington Trophy Press Release". May 30, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  7. "2018 Maxwell Award Watch List". July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  8. "2018 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List". July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  9. "43 PLAYERS NAMED TO 2018 PAUL HORNUNG AWARD WATCH LIST". July 26, 2018. Archived from the original on July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  10. "2018 Army Black Knights football schedule". Athletics at the United States Military Academy. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  11. "Scoring Summary (Final) Army West Point at Duke (Aug 31, 2018 at Durham, N.C.)" (PDF). USMA Athletic Department. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  12. "College Football TV Schedule: Week B, 2018". 506 Sports. Retrieved December 10, 2018.

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