{"id":65534,"date":"2017-12-22T14:51:05","date_gmt":"2017-12-22T14:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/uncategorized\/2017\/12\/22\/ground-war-army-san-diego-state-rushing-attacks-will-set-pace-in-armed-forces-bowl\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T02:52:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T02:52:45","slug":"ground-war-army-san-diego-state-rushing-attacks-will-set-pace-in-armed-forces-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/off-duty\/military-sports\/2017\/12\/22\/ground-war-army-san-diego-state-rushing-attacks-will-set-pace-in-armed-forces-bowl\/","title":{"rendered":"Ground war: Army, San Diego State rushing attacks will set pace in Armed Forces Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FORT WORTH, Texas \u2014 Two of college football\u2019s most dominant rushing attacks will clash when San Diego State faces Army in Saturday\u2019s Armed Forces Bowl \u2014 even though the two offenses are dramatically different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pro-style offense used by San Diego State (10-2) is led by the top rusher in the Bowl Subdivision, senior Rashaad Penny. The consensus All-American finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting, ran for 2,027 yards and needs 107 more to break the school\u2019s single-season mark set last year by Donnel Pumphrey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Army (9-3) leads the nation in averaging 368.1 yards rushing per game and is last with 29.6 yards passing using a triple-option formation that chugs methodically downfield. It\u2019s led by senior quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw, whose 1,566 yards rushing rank fifth nationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/off-duty\/military-sports\/army-navy-game\/2017\/12\/09\/two-in-a-row-black-knights-edge-mids-14-13-in-a-snow-covered-classic\/\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">winning the Commander in Chief\u2019s Trophy for the first time since 1996<\/a>, the Black Knights attempted no passes against Air Force, one against Navy (complete for 20 yards) and 19 all season. San Diego State offensive coordinator Jeff Horton said his unit was \u201clike an Air Raid team\u201d compared to Army\u2019s grind-it-out, keep-the-ball approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s a very difficult scheme to stop with any consistency,\u201d Aztecs coach Rocky Long said of the Black Knights\u2019 option. \u201cWe are only going to get the ball five or six times for the entire football game. It\u2019s very unusual, but for a true football fan, it\u2019s going to be very interesting to watch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Diego State is the first FBS program with consecutive 2,000-yard rushing seasons from different players. Penny could become the fourth player to compile five straight games of 200 yards, and Army coach Jeff Monken knows his defense will need to slow him down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe\u2019s proven he\u2019s one of the best players in the nation, if not the best,\u201d Monken said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some other things to watch for in Saturday\u2019s game (3:30 p.m. Eastern, ESPN) at the home stadium of TCU:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-5454\" data-id=\"5454\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17344013190973.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17344013190973.jpg.jpg 512w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17344013190973.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Army&#8217;s Ahmad Bradshaw holds up the Commander in Chief&#8217;s Trophy after the Black Knights bested Navy on Saturday in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-5462\" data-id=\"5462\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17343863237322.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17343863237322.jpg.jpg 512w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17343863237322.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">An Army cadet celebrates on the field after the U.S. Military Academy&#8217;s second-straight rivalry win over Navy. (Matt Rourke\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"737\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-5470\" data-id=\"5470\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-889033324.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-889033324.jpg.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-889033324.jpg.jpg?resize=300,216 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-889033324.jpg.jpg?resize=768,553 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Navy Midshipmen take the field before Saturday&#8217;s Army-Navy game in Philadelphia. (Elsa\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-5478\" data-id=\"5478\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-889033698.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-889033698.jpg.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-889033698.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-889033698.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A grounds crew member uses a leaf blower to clear the field during Saturday&#8217;s Army-Navy game in Philadelphia. (Elsa\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-5488\" data-id=\"5488\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17343863239807.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17343863239807.jpg.jpg 512w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17343863239807.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Army&#8217;s Alex Aukerman celebrates with his teammates after the Black Knights beat Navy, 14-13, on Saturday in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-5497\" data-id=\"5497\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17343857008378.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17343857008378.jpg.jpg 512w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17343857008378.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Army Black Knight defenders leap in celebration after a missed Navy field goal cemented West Point&#8217;s one-point win (Matt Rourke\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"744\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-5505\" data-id=\"5505\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-889034070.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-889034070.jpg.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-889034070.jpg.jpg?resize=300,218 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-889034070.jpg.jpg?resize=768,558 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Army West Point&#8217;s Darnell Woolfolk, left, and Ahmad Bradshaw celebrate after Woolfork&#8217;s first-half score Saturday in Philadelphia. (Elsa\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-5514\" data-id=\"5514\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17343801327635.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17343801327635.jpg.jpg 512w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17343801327635.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Army West Point players take the field before Saturday&#8217;s Army-Navy game in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-5522\" data-id=\"5522\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP17343799656111.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP17343799656111.jpg.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP17343799656111.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP17343799656111.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Secretary of State Rex Tillerson waits to perform the coin toss ahead of Saturday&#8217;s Army-Navy game. (Matt Rourke\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"469\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-5530\" data-id=\"5530\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-888934302.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-888934302.jpg.jpg 594w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-888934302.jpg.jpg?resize=300,237 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A Navy fan watches the march-ons prior to Saturday&#8217;s Army-Navy game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Elsa\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-5536\" data-id=\"5536\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17343802573531.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17343802573531.jpg.jpg 512w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP_17343802573531.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Navy&#8217;s Malcolm Perry reaches in vain for one of the game&#8217;s three pass attempts in front of Army defender Rhyan England during the first half of Saturday&#8217;s game in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-5545\" data-id=\"5545\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP17343743711702.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP17343743711702.jpg.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP17343743711702.jpg.jpg?resize=300,196 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP17343743711702.jpg.jpg?resize=768,503 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Navy Midshipmen salute during the national anthem just before the 118th meeting of Army West Point and Navy on Saturday in Philadelphia. (Jacqueline Larma\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>NO-SLOUCH DEFENSES<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For all the attention on the offenses, both teams have respectable defenses: San Diego State is 11th in the FBS in total defense and Army ranks 35th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>BOWL PRIDE<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Army ties a school record with a second straight bowl appearance, equaling the 1984-85 teams that were the first in West Point history to accept invitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>ARMY\u2019S FIELD GENERAL<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bradshaw needs just 22 yards to have the best rushing season at a service academy. Navy\u2019s Napoleon McCallum ran for 1,587 yards in 1983.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>DOUBLE DIGITS<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monken, in his fourth season at West Point, has led the Black Knights to three straight winning seasons for the first time since 1988-90. 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