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Army Football: 3 takeaways from shutout win over Navy

By Dante Pryor

Dec 12, 2020; West Point, New York, USA; Army Black Knights quarterback Tyhier Tyler (2) celebrates after a first down run against the Navy Midshipmen during the second half of the Army-Navy game at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2020; West Point, New York, USA; Army Black Knights quarterback Tyhier Tyler (2) celebrates after a first down run against the Navy Midshipmen during the second half of the Army-Navy game at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 8, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Army Black Knights punter Zach Potter (17) kisses the Commander-in-Chief Trophy after Army beat Navy 17-10 to win the 119th Army-Navy game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Army Black Knights punter Zach Potter (17) kisses the Commander-in-Chief Trophy after Army beat Navy 17-10 to win the 119th Army-Navy game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Quick takeaways for Navy

Navy head coach Ken Niumatololo would never make excuses for this season, but the Midshipmen had their share of struggles this season. The Navy had three straight games postponed due to COVID and their own issues with the coronavirus.  When they did play, it was obvious how special former quarterback Malcolm Perry was last season.

Navy struggled at quarterback this season, starting three different players at the position. True freshman Xavier Arline started today running for 109 yards. Arline flashed for the Midshipmen at times and looked like a freshman at others. If Arline is the quarterback next season, the future is bright in Annapolis.

Quick takeaways for Army

The Army Corps showed tremendous mettle playing ten games this season. Usually, the Army-Navy game is the season finale for both teams. However, Army plays the Air Force next week with an opportunity to play for the Commander-In-Chief Trophy.  Army has had their won issues with the quarterback position as well starting six different quarterbacks this season.

It was the Black Knight’s defense that was the deciding factor in this game. Navy was able to convert just one-third down and no fourth downs. The turning point of this game was the goal-line stand in the third quarter. That defense is going to be trouble for the Air Force next week.

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