College Gridiron Coast To Coast

We are ready for week two in College football!All three Academy teams began the 2019 college football season with a bang last weekend, winning their season openers at home, including Army's 14-7 nail biter over the Rice Owls. Our featured guest interview is former Navy standout wide receiver Phil McConkey (and seven-year NFL kick returner) who was in Annapolis this past weekend to honor and remember two former Navy head coaching greats George Welsh and Rick Fozano, both of whom passed away with a week of each other earlier this year.Hear stories from Phil and get great insight, preview and analysis on Army, Navy and Air Force with Price Atkinson and guests on "Yards and Stripes, Service Academy Football"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yards-and-stripes/donationsThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

We wrap up our preseason tour of head coaches with Navy's Ken Niumatalolo who described the difference with senior QB Malcolm Perry without having to rotate positions this season, installing run-and-shoot concepts into the passing game and the fact that his team will only play two games in the month of September. Plus Air Force beat writer Brent Briggeman wraps up the Falcons' August camp and also breaks some news on coach Troy Calhoun opting to go with junior DJ Hammond III as the starting QB.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yards-and-stripes/donationsThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo joined "Yards and Stripes" host Price Atkinson to discuss their upcoming season. And he knows that they have to be better at QB in 2019.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yards-and-stripes/donationsThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

Air Force coach Troy Calhoun joined Price Atkinson on "Yards and Stripes" to preview their upcoming season. He knows they have to rebuild after losing almost 1/3 of their roster to graduation.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yards-and-stripes/donationsThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

Army Head Coach Jeff Monken joined "Yards and Stripes" host Price Atkinson to preview the upcoming season, and he is emphasizing that 2018 is in the past.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yards-and-stripes/donationsThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

It's another preview of the season edition of the only podcast you need to keep you informed and entertained on Service Academy Football.Host Price Atkinson is back with special guest, Air Force Head Coach, Troy Calhoun who's ready to preview the 2019 season for his Falcons, the Mountain West and more! Then, Price is joined by longtime Army beat writer, Sal Interdonato of HudsonValley.com, on the sky-high expectations for the Black Knights this season.All the news, insight and looks ahead to Army, Navy and Air Force and their upcoming campaigns can be found, as part of, "Yards and Stripes, Service Academy Football"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yards-and-stripes/donationsThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

"Yards & Stripes: Service Academy Football" is back for season 3! Host Price Atkinson gets you ready for the 2019 college football season with Army head Jeff Monken and Navy beat writer for the Capital Gazette Bill Wagner. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yards-and-stripes/donationsThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

On the fall finale of “Yards and Stripes,” host Price Atkinson recaps the two bowl games involving our teams including, Army’s last-second 42-35 win over San Diego State in the Armed Forces Bowl and Navy’s 49-7 in the Military Bowl over Virginia.Also on this episode, Price honors and remembered all the Faces of the Fallen individuals from the entire season on Yards and Stripes, including all soldiers, airman and sailors who have given the ultimate sacrifice.Follow Yards & Stripes on Twitter: @YardsandStripes Like Yards & Stripes on Facebook: @YardsandStripes Subscribe to Yards & Stripes on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google PlaySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yards-and-stripes/donationsThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

This week on “Yards and Stripes,” Price Atkinson previews the two bowl games for our service academy teams this post season: Armed Forces Bowl (Dec. 23, 3:30 pm, ESPN) – Army (9-3) vs. San Diego State (10-2) and Military Bowl (Dec. 28, 1:30 pm, ESPN) – Navy (6-6) vs. Virginia (6-6).Then it’s on to the interview portion of this week’s podcast and up first is Army beat writer Sal Interdonato to preview Army’s matchup on Saturday against San Diego State, the Black Knights coming off the emotional 14-13 win over Navy, senior QB Ahmad Bradshaw possible additional eligibility next season, the Black Knights’ injury situation going into the matchup with San Diego St and facing the nation’s leading rusher for San Diego State in Rashaad Penny (168 ypg).Up next is Navy beat writer Bill Wagner to preview Navy’s matchup with Virginia in the Military Bowl. Price chats with Bill about if the Mids be motivated playing a bowl game in their home stadium, can Navy focus on the task after the emotional loss to Army, Malcolm Perry remaining at QB for Navy and trying to avoid just the second losing season since 2003.Then in the final segment, Price honors 2004 West Point graduate David M. Fraser who graduated with honors and a degree in civil engineering. The 25-year old Houston native was killed Nov. 26, 2006 by an IED while serving in Baghdad. He was a member of the Army track and cross country teams.Follow Yards & Stripes on Twitter: @YardsandStripes Like Yards & Stripes on Facebook: @YardsandStripes Subscribe to Yards & Stripes on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google PlaySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yards-and-stripes/donationsThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

Price Atkinson recaps the 118th Army vs. Navy Game from snowy Philadelphia, including his thoughts, observations and opinions from the Black Knights’ 14-13 thriller over Navy.Hear some of the game’s key plays from both the Army and Navy radio broadcast teams, as Army rallied from a 10-7 halftime deficit and overcame an incredible performance by Navy QB Malcolm Perry to capture its first Commander-In-Chief Trophy since 1996. The win also gave Army its first back-to-back wins in the series since 1995-96.Price plays postgame interviews from Army’s Athletic Director Boo Corrigan, linebacker Alex Aukerman and running back John Trainor as well as Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo and quarterback Malcolm Perry. Plus, Price gives out his weekly “game ball” to Army senior defensive lineman John Voit who made a game-saving, shoestring tackle keeping Perry out of the end zone and forcing the Mids to settle for a field goal.Up next, Price is joined by Carl Lebert and Eric Engquist of USAA. As the title sponsor of the 118th Army-Navy Game, USAA Chief Operating Officer Carl Liebert and VP, Military Affinity & Sponsorships Eric Engquist talk about their role with “America’s Game” and how listeners can become members and join the USAA team.And in the final segment, Price has his “Faces of the Fallen” segment as he honors fallen 1995 Air Force Academy graduate and Lt. Colonel Frank Diehl Bryant Jr. The former team captain and MVP of the Falcon wrestling team was one of eight airmen killed April 27, 2011 in Kabul, Afghanistan by an armed gunman at Kabul International Airport. A native of Knoxville, TN, Bryant was a 16-year veteran of the United States Air Force who flew more than a dozen F-18 bombing missions in Baghdad.Next week on “Yards and Stripes,” we’ll have our “Bowl Preview Special” previewing the Armed Forces Bowl (Army vs San Diego State – Dec. 23) and the Military Bowl (Navy vs Virginia – Dec. 28).Follow Yards & Stripes on Twitter: @YardsandStripes Like Yards & Stripes on Facebook: @YardsandStripes Subscribe to Yards & Stripes on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google PlaySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yards-and-stripes/donationsThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

The 118th meeting between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen will take place on Saturday and Price Atkinson did a special live broadcast of “Yards and Stripes” from Radio Row on Friday afternoon to preview Army vs. Navy.The broadcast kicked off with Price being joined by Vince Papale to discuss the game being in Philadelphia. In addition, Papale talks about the first time he attended a game between Army and Navy, the movie about his life, and his relationship with Dick Vermeil.His next guest was Wounded Warrior Project CEO Michael Lennington to discuss what the Wounded Warrior Project does for veterans around the country and the game between Army and Navy. Then, Price was joined by Scott Wykoff of the Navy Radio Network to find out how the preparations are going for the Midshipmen heading into Saturday’s matchup.Then in the final guest interview on this special edition of “Yards and Stripes,” Price was joined by former college and NFL coach Rick Neuheisel. They previewed the Army vs. Navy game, what both offenses are looking to do, and if any of the service academy coaches could end up with a power five job in the future.In addition to those interviews, Price let’s you hear from the coaches for both teams throughout the broadcast as Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo talked about the preparations his team has gone through to get ready for this matchup and Army coach Jeff Monken talked about how his team has gotten ready for this game.Follow Yards & Stripes on Twitter: @YardsandStripes Like Yards & Stripes on Facebook: @YardsandStripes Subscribe to Yards & Stripes on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google PlaySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yards-and-stripes/donationsThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter

On this week’s episode of “Yards and Stripes,” Price Atkinson takes a look back at last week’s service academy football games and is joined by Navy play-by-play announcer Pete Medhurst.At the beginning of this week’s podcast, Price makes a special announcement about next week’s podcast and the coverage he will have for the Army vs. Navy game. Then he gets into last weekend’s games as he recaps Navy’s 24-14 loss at Houston on Black Friday and Air Force’s 38-35 win over Utah State on “Senior Day.”Then it’s on to the featured interview of the week as he chats with Medhurst about the Navy’s latest setback, falling to Houston and now having lost 5 of their last 6 games. In addition, they discuss what’s happened to Navy after their 5-0 start and 48-45 win over Air Force? Is a 6-5 overall record considered a disappointment by Navy’s high standards continually exceeded by head coach Ken Niumatalolo, and how difficult is it for Army and Navy to game plan for each other when the teams are so similar and coaches on both sides have worked together?Up next, Price gives you a recap of the annual Army-Navy press conference, which was held in Philadelphia this week ahead of the 118th meeting between the two teams. Hear from former Philadelphia Eagles QB Ron Jaworski on his first encounter with the Army-Navy Game, Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo on why the game in Philadelphia is special plus Army head coach Jeff Monken on why this is the most special rivalry in all of sports (regardless of level).Also on this week’s podcast, Price wraps up the show with “Faces Of The Fallen” honoring a 2005 Naval Academy graduate killed on January 25, 2015 in a helicopter crash outside of Twentynine Palms, California.Follow Yards & Stripes on Twitter: @YardsandStripes Like Yards & Stripes on Facebook: @YardsandStripes Subscribe to Yards & Stripes on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google PlaySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/yards-and-stripes/donationsThis episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter. TicketSmarter