Navy struggled mightily in back-to-back losses to Ball State and Duke, giving up a total of 76 points and 884 total yards. The Midshipmen could not get a stop to save their lives in those two contests, allowing the Cardinals and Blue Devils to convert 15 of 22 third down situations.
Defensive coordinator Buddy Green has directed a dramatic turnaround ever since. Navy gave up just 21 points while forcing two crucial turnovers to key an upset of perennially strong Rutgers then held high-powered Wake Forest to 17 points while...
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