![]() ![]() Come on - say - you saved the game, I mean, in all fairness. Where are those two guys? Come on down, James. And I think the name of that player happened to be James Gibson. In a play that ultimately saved the game, defensive back Jaylon McClinton raced in from the side and knocked the ball loose from an Army recovery - you got it, Army recovery. THE PRESIDENT: You weren’t ready, but he was ready. For four minutes into the fourth quarter, Navy’s quarterback - an outstanding player - was at the seven-yard line getting ready to go into the end zone. You took an early lead and held Navy scoreless for three quarters. I was there numerous times, but I was there to watch this one. Did anybody ever hear of it? Mark, did you ever hear of the Army-Navy game? It’s a big deal. (Applause.) That’s pretty good, huh? I got to watch you.īut what mattered most was the team’s triumph in one of our nation’s most celebrated athletic events: the Army-Navy game. And, Kelvin, I want to just congratulate you because it was a standout performance - capped, really, an extraordinary year - as Kelvin became the first Army player ever to rush and throw for over 1,000 yards in a single season. We were blessed to have a great season next year - or last year - and we’re looking for a great one next year. HOPKINS: Sir, thank you very much for having me and my teammates here. These guys are all running for office after this, you know. Where’s Kelvin? (Applause.) Come here, Kelvin. In that game, quarterback Kelvin Hopkins dodged defenders left and right in a magnificent 77-yard touchdown run - the longest in Army Bowl history. You then won your third bowl victory in three years, tying an FBS Bowl record with an outstanding and astonishing 70 points against a very good team, the Houston Cougars. THE PRESIDENT: (Laughs.) He goes, “Not that tough.” (Laughter.) Linebackers James Nachtigal and co-team captain Cole Christiansen made a pivotal - really, and, I mean, this was pivotal - fourth down stop in the final two minutes of the game, securing a 17-to-14 win for the Black Knights. (Laughter.)īut as Army always does, you held the line. (Laughter.) You were a little concerned, Coach? You don’t get concerned, right? Then Air Force came surging back, closing your lead to only three points. WOOLFOLK: On behalf of the Army football team, I just want to thank everybody for coming out. (Applause.) Want to say something? Come here, Darnell. You led the first half as co-captain Darnell Woolfolk scored the first of two unanswered touchdowns. They were here.Įvery time you enter the field, you prove that you are “Army Strong.” You clinched the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy in a hard-fought victory against Air Force. Did you ever hear of that team? (Applause.) Did you ever hear of that team, fellas? They’re a good team, too. ![]() And you now hold the second-longest active winning streak in college football - trailing only a team called “Clemson,” the Clemson Tigers. Over the last two seasons, you’ve won 21 of your last 26 games. With 11 victories last season, you won more games than any other Army team in history. For the first time ever, the West Point football program became back-to-back winners of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy. Thank you, Mark, very much.Ĭongratulations to all of you on a phenomenal victory. (Laughter.) I said, “He disappeared.” That’s not like a true Army guy. The whole team is here, and we appreciate it. ![]() Interim-Athletic Director Dan McCarthy - thank you, Dan. It is indeed excellent.Īnd of course, we are thrilled to be joined by Coach Jeff Monken. And, General, I want to thank you for continuing the United States Military Academy’s famous tradition of excellence. I especially want to welcome West Point’s Superintendent, Lieutenant General Darryl Williams. Thank you, Daniel.Īlso, thanks to members of Congress Mike Conaway, Trent Kelly, and Steve Womack. And Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel Dailey. (Applause.) Also a man who has done unbelievably well for a long period of time, Army Chief of Staff Mark Milley. We’re pleased to be joined by Vice President Mike Pence - thank you, Mike along with West Point graduate and Army Secretary - very good - Mark Esper. Today, it’s my honor to present the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy, for the second year in a row, to the Army Black Knights. It’s an honor to have you at the White House. ![]()
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