Navy Sports Central

Navy Sports Central

What if I told you about a group of elite college athletes who compete in 36 different sports at one of the toughest institutions in the nation. For them, it’s not about name, image, and likeness or any other kind of major endorsement deal. Because at the end of the day, their ultimate goal is to serve their country. These young men and women represent the best our country has to offer. They compete at a high level on both the national and world stage, and their stories have mostly gone untold. I’m here to change all of that. With Navy Sports Central, you'll get the latest news on the athletes, and their teams, gain some unique insights in our Deep Dive segment and hear from some great guests along the way. So please join me, Karl Darden, and check out Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts to learn more about these incredible athletes and our nation’s future leaders.

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February 10, 2025 100 mins

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

In today's Deep Dive segment, we will visit with two members of the Navy Athletics Hall of Fame. You will get a first hand account on how the Heavyweight Rowing team won the national championship in 1984. 

We will discuss the Navy Rowing program in the early '80s, the make up of the team that eventually won it all, and some of the ...

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

It is December, and that means Army week is right around the corner. Join me, Karl Darden and Navy Sports superfan Doug Conkey, as we break down the Mids solid win over East Carolina, and discuss the impact of the transfer portal and name, image and licensing  (NIL) deals on college football. 

We'll also get you cau...

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Get ready for another edition of the Navy Blitz!

Today's installment covers the Mids' two tough losses to Notre Dame and Rice. And with their conference championship game hopes slipping away, Navy's season was definitely at a crossroads.

The team bounced back in strong fashion with a commanding 28-7 win over South Florida. Blake Horvath, Eli Heidenreich and Brandon Chatman all showcas...

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

We've got a very special episode for you today. We are back in Annapolis to celebrate  the Naval Academy Class of '84's 40 Year Reunion. 

This episode is dedicated to my classmates. You will hear stories from of them  recalling some of their most memorable Navy Sports moments. Those tales are just a small p...

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

In this episode, we will break down how the Navy Football team dominated Air Force from the opening whistle. The Mids executed their game plan on both sides of the ball and effectively purged their memories of four years worth of nightmarish losses against the Falcons. 

We're going to really get into that in our Deep...

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Welcome to the third edition of The Navy Blitz! 

Today, we will break down the Mids’ convincing win over the University of Alabama-Birmingham. The offense put up another 40+ point performance, while the defense returned to form and managed to contain one of the conference's more talented quarterbacks. 

We'll also take a look at Navy's offensive resurgence by the numbers. And trust me, some of wh...

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Welcome to the second edition of the Navy Blitz! 

Today, we'll break down Navy's huge upset of the Memphis Tigers. Among other things, you will hear where and when the  defense came up with the key plays to seize the advantage in the first half to put the team in a position to win in the second half. 

And on offensive, we'll talk about the one key stat that has been directly responsibl...

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In Today's episode, we’re launching our first installment of the Navy Blitz. Here, you’re going to get all of the insights and commentary on the most recent Navy football game. We’ll start by breaking down the Mids’ opponent, move on and talk about the keys to the game, and analyze the big plays. And finally, we’ll check out some of the stats that helped determine the outcome. 

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Can Navy football overcome last season's scoring struggles with their new Hybrid Wing-T offense? Join me, Karl Darden, as we break down Navy's home opener against Bucknell in their first meeting in nearly a century.

We’ll take an in depth look at some of the key players on both sides of the ball and check out how the Navy offense executed Coach Cronic's new scheme.

 The defense turne...

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Today on Navy Sports Central, we celebrate the Navy Women's Tennis Team's exciting run to their first Patriot League Championship! Coach Keith Puryear sits down with us to share how the team laid the groundwork in the fall to put them in the best possible position to compete for the title in the spring. He'll also take us through the thrilling moments of Kate Lee's remarkable comeback against Bosto...

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It's time to celebrate the accomplishments of Navy athletes over the last year!  Join us as we take a look back at the top 10 most memorable moments in Navy sports.

First, we'll get you caught up on how things are looking with the Navy Football team with the season just around the corner. You'll get an update on the defense, and the new Hybrid Winged T offense. We'll check out how th...
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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

The conclusion of the 2024 sports season saw the Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field teams continue their streak of Patriot League Championships. Meanwhile, the Women's Tennis team came from behind in dramatic fashion to win their first ever title.  We'll do a complete run down in our sports update. 

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

The Mids continued their strong month of April by chalking up two big wins over Army and two Patriot League Championships in women's golf and women's tennis. Meanwhile the Men's Rugby team advance to the College Rugby Association National Championship game with victories over Arkansas State and Life University.

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

The Army-Navy Star series looks like it could go down to the wire!. Find out how the Women's Tennis team came from behind to post a huge win in our sports update. We'll also get caught up on both track & field and lacrosse teams.

And you're not going to want to miss our Deep Dive Segment. Navy Assista...

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

Today, we're going to jump into the Navy Sports Central time machine and revisit the 2004 Navy Men's Lacrosse team's unforgettable season.  This year marks the 20th anniversary of their magical run to the Final Four. And in our Deep Dive segment, you will learn how they bounced back from a disappointing year in 200...

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

In today's episode, you'll get a complete
update you on the Army-Navy Star Series, where in the month of February we saw some truly exceptional performances and record-breaking moments. 

On the biggest weekend of the Star Competition all year, outstanding Navy athletes stepped up when it really counted.  You wi...

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

We are back with a terrific start to the new year! In our sports update, we will be checking in with the Track & Field and Wrestling teams. And you will also get an nice breakdown of men's basketball team's exciting win over Army.

Then, be sure to stay with us as we welcome Coach Bill Roberts of the Navy M...

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

Today, we will take a look at the college transfer portal and how it has basically become college football's version of the free agent market.  

We will also critique  the controversial final rankings of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee post-Championship Week.  We compare Florida State's si...

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

Get ready to step into the shoes of the Navy Women's Triathlon Team as they gear up for the NCAA championships in Tempe, Arizona. We promise an exciting journey that not only explores the physical and mental preparation these athletes undertake but also showcases the unique dynamics of this all-girls team. 

Lis...
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In this episode, we'll be taking a closer look at one the most quietly successful athletic programs at Annapolis, the Navy Women's Rowing team.  Coach Joe Schlosberg will join us to talk about the impact that COVID had on the team and how his athletes bounced back to win another Patriot League title last spring. So...

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