Ricky Dobbs News

There's no way to watch Navy and ignore the Rainbow connection. Head coach Kenny Niumatalolo and offensive coordinator Ivin Jasper were part of UH's glory years back when the Rainbows won the Holiday Bowl in 1992.

In preparing for Navy's option offense this week, Hawaii head coach Greg McMackin can call upon his experience against ... well ... Hawaii.

Bryant Moniz threw for 366 yards and Kealoha Pilares scored two touchdowns as Hawaii spoiled Oahu-born Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo's island homecoming and defeated the Midshipmen 24-17 Saturday night.

There are certain things Navy can control as it prepares for its game against Hawaii at Aloha Stadium on Saturday.

Earlier this week, an envelope arrived on my desk. It contained a handful of bumper stickers that read: Ricky Dobbs #4 For The Heisman Trophy and had the N insignia for Navy.

Knowing what to expect from Navy is one thing. Defending against the Midshipmen and their triple-option offense is quite another.

The Black Knights halted a three-game losing streak this past weekend, with a 22-17 victory over VMI.

The Midshipmen gathered on the practice field for a brief stretching and running session on Monday afternoon. After that, Coach Ken Niumatalolo wanted the players to stay as far away from football as possible for a few days.

'They are banished,' Niumatalolo said. 'The only reason you got to be here is treatment, and Doc [Jeff Fair] tells you when to come. There's no extra lifting, [so] go in the hall, go with your companies. Re-introduce yourself to people. You've been away for a while. It's a great opportunity. We complained all year that we had a tough schedule without a break. This is our break now.'

Despite leading in time of possession, offensive plays and total yards of offense on Saturday, the Hens couldn't keep up with Navy, specifically quarterback Ricky Dobbs, and lost 35-18 in a battle that was closer than the score portrays.

O.J. Avworo and Romeo Garcia scored 16 points each and Navy defeated Longwood 79-76 on Sunday.

Date: November 15, 2009 By: Paul W. Gillespie Navy quarterback Ricky Dobbs rushes for five touchdowns as a strong second half leads the Midshipmen past Delaware 35 - 18 at Navy - Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Delaware is in prime scoring position after a fumble recovery by John Higginson with a short run back to the Navy 19 yard line.

On a day where we honor our nation's military -- heroes you all are -- we take the time to celebrate a group of America's future heroes, a group of men that did the college football world a big favor.

When a team throws for more than 400 yards and doesn't have to punt a single time, one would expect that team to win.

At practice Tuesday, Blake Carter was not wearing one of the special green or red jerseys that signify limitations because of injuries.

Notre Dame Football 2009 Issue 9: Navy The good news is that Clausen , Allen , Parris , and yes, Michael Floyd are back.

What looked entirely possible in September appears imminently probable in November.

Instant Analysis of Navy's 23-21 upset of Notre Dame: Time to start looking for Weis replacements I've tried to make excuses for Charlie Weis.

Navy did it to Notre Dame again - and this loss to the Midshipmen is even more costly.

Notre Dame returns home to face the Midshipmen Saturday, one week after crushing the hapless Cougars in San Antonio and one week before an away showdown with the 14th ranked and 7-1 Pittsburgh Panthers.