That was the end zone Navy successfully defended against a two-point conversion attempt in 2007 when it upset Notre Dame, 46-44 in triple-overtime.
"We had our team meeting after Friday's practice at the 3-yard line where we stopped them two years ago," Niumatalolo said.
It was a brilliant emotional ploy on a number of levels. First and foremost, it reminded the Midshipmen they had beaten the Fighting Irish before. Second, it gave Niumatalolo an...
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