Navy Football: 4 areas Midshipmen must improve in 2018

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ANNAPOLIS, MD – DECEMBER 28: Terrence Laster #80 celebrates as quarterback Malcolm Perry #10 of the Navy Midshipmen rushes for a second quarter touchdown against the Virginia Cavaliers in the Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on December 28, 2017 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

2. Strength and conditioning

Another important aspect of the off season for Navy to focus is to continue to develop its strength and speed. With undersized athletes, Navy’s annual efforts to become stronger and quicker are its only chance to compete with the likes of Notre Dame, Houston and UCF.

Notre Dame’s current starting offensive line averages a lineman of 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds. Navy’s current starting defensive line averages 6-foot-3 and 285 pounds. These differences exist at all positional matchups in all opponents Navy faces.

Coach Mike Brass was relieved of his position as the head of Strength and Conditioning. He was replaced by Coach Bryan Fitzpatrick, who brings a great level of intensity and rapport with the players. It will be on Fitzpatrick and his staff to prepare the players to compete with the other teams in the AAC.

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