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2017 Army Black Knights football
ECAC Division I FBS Team of the Year
Armed Forces Bowl champion
ConferenceIndependent
Record10–3
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBrent Davis (4th season)
Offensive schemeTriple option
Defensive coordinatorJay Bateman (4th season)
Base defense3–4
Captains
Home stadiumMichie Stadium
Seasons
← 2016
2018 →
2017 NCAA Division I FBS independents football records
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Army     –       10 – 3  
No. 11 Notre Dame     –       10 – 3  
UMass     –       4 – 8  
BYU     –       4 – 9  
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2017 Army Black Knights football team represented the United States Military Academy as an independent in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Black Knights were led by fourth-year head coach Jeff Monken and played their home games at Michie Stadium finished the season 10–3, winning the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy for the first time since 1996 after sweeping service academy rivals Air Force and Navy. They were invited to the Armed Forces Bowl where they defeated San Diego State. Following the season, they were chosen as the 2017 ECAC Division I Football Subdivision Team of the Year.[1]

Personnel[edit]

Roster[edit]

2017 Army Black Knights roster

Quarterbacks

  • 4 Cam Thomas, Freshman
  • 7 Chris Carter, Junior
  • 8 Kelvin Hopkins, Sophomore
  • 9 Luke Langdon, Junior
  • 13 Christian Anderson, Freshman
  • 17 Ahmad Bradshaw, Senior

Running backs

  • 2 Jordan Soper-Johnson, Freshman
  • 3 Jordan Asberry, Junior
  • 5 Kell Walker, Sophomore
  • 6 John Trainor, Senior
  • 10 Jordan Blackman, Freshman
  • 16 Malik Hancock, Sophomore
  • 21 T.J Wisham, Freshman
  • 23 Kevin Hicks, Sophomore
  • 26 Donovan Franklin, Sophomore
  • 27 Fred Cooper, Freshman
  • 29 Zack Boobas, Freshman
  • 30 Dominic Distefano, Freshman
  • 32 Artice Hobbs IV, Freshman
  • 36 Sandon McCoy, Freshman
  • 38 Donnell Diego, Freshman
  • 39 Parker Ross, Freshman
  • 43 DJ Miller, Freshman
  • 44 Chambo Liddell-Patacsil, Freshman

Fullbacks

  • 22 Calen Holt, Junior
  • 25 Connor Slomka, Sophomore
  • 33 Darnell Woolfolk, Junior
  • 40 Andy Davidson, Junior

Offensive lineman

  • 42 Austen Ferbet, Freshman
  • 50 Will Schumacher, Freshman
  • 52 Weston Jones, Freshman
  • 53 Jeff Panara, Junior
  • 54 Josh Rea, Junior
  • 55 J.B Hunter IV, Freshman
  • 56 Caden Williams, Freshman
  • 57 Ethan Palelei, Junior
  • 58 Liam McCarthy, Sophomore
  • 59 Mike Johnson, Sophomore
  • 60 Alex Herndon, Sophomore
  • 60 Ryan O'Malley, Freshman
  • 62 Rick Kurz, Junior
  • 63 Jake Baumert, Sophomore
  • 64 Mike Owens, Sophomore
  • 64 Kenny Willoughby, Freshman
  • 65 Bryce Holland, Senior
  • 66 Joshua Boylan, Senior
  • 67 Tyler Fleagle, Freshman
  • 67 Jack Owens, Freshman
  • 69 Grant Kerstens, Sophomore
  • 69 Daniel McGeough, Freshman
  • 70 Mike Houghton, Senior
  • 73 Jaxson Deaton, Sophomore
  • 74 Austin Schuffert, Junior
  • 75 Jack Sides, Sophomore
  • 76 Peyton Reeder, Freshman
  • 77 Noah Utley, Sophomore
  • 78 Brett Toth, Senior
  • 79 Luke McCleery, Freshman
  • 79 Cooper Simpson, Sophomore
  

Tight ends

  • 46 Geoff Kirk, Freshman
  • 47 Jake Lauer, Freshman
  • 49 Michel Toure, Sophomore
  • 72 Trey Neville, Sophomore
  • 83 Zach Saum, Junior
  • 85 Quinten Parker, Junior
  • 94 Will Huff, Sophomore

Wide receivers

  • 14 Jonathan Hamilton, Freshman
  • 15 Max Weisman, Freshman
  • 19 Kevin Waites, Freshman
  • 31 Chris Gregg, Sophomore
  • 80 Glen Coates, Sophomore
  • 81 Jeff Ejekam, Senior
  • 82 Kjetil Cline, Sophomore
  • 84 Jermaine Adams, Senior
  • 86 Christian Hayes, Sophomore
  • 87 Jake Carlson, Freshman
  • 88 Camden Harrison, Freshman
  • 89 Tommy Upton, Freshman

Defensive line

  • 13 Markus Wright, Freshman
  • 38 August Cook, Freshman
  • 42 Amadeo West, Sophomore
  • 52 Juwan Griffith-James, Junior
  • 58 Andrew McLean, Senior
  • 59 John Voit, Senior
  • 62 Michael Gerber, Freshman
  • 63 Jon King, Freshman
  • 65 Ted Wages IV, Freshman
  • 66 Trevor Hallock, Freshman
  • 68 Alex Crawford, Freshman
  • 71 Nick Stokes, Freshman
  • 76 Mackay Phillips, Freshman
  • 77 Raymond Wright, Junior
  • 84 Harrison Greenhill, Freshman
  • 86 Edriece Patterson, Freshman
  • 87 Jack Hough, Freshman
  • 89 Emmanuel Aka, Junior
  • 90 Karl Holler, Freshman
  • 91 Wunmi Oyetuga, Junior
  • 92 Rahmeel Cook, Freshman
  • 93 Rod Stoddard II, Sophomore
  • 94 Luke Blanton, Freshman
  • 95 Emmanuel Ukhueligbe, Freshman
  • 96 Julian Meares, Sophomore
  • 97 Demann Wilson, Freshman
  • 98 Nicholas Slusher, Freshman
  • 98 Connor Smith, Freshman
  • 99 Cordarrell Davis, Junior
  

Linebackers

  • 11 Donavan Lynch, Sophomore
  • 15 Ryan Parker, Sophomore
  • 18 Jake Ellington, Sophomore
  • 19 James Nachtigal, Junior
  • 21 Alex Aukerman, Senior
  • 22 Christian Gomez, Freshman
  • 29 Chandler Ramirez, Junior
  • 30 Hayden Haupt, Sophomore
  • 31 Joe Stephenson, Freshman
  • 34 Jeremiah Lowery, Freshman
  • 36 Scott Washle, Senior
  • 37 Aaron Jones, Freshman
  • 39 Kieren Douglas, Freshman
  • 40 Ben Roth, Freshman
  • 43 Jacquese Steen, Sophomore
  • 44 Jarrod Jones, Junior
  • 45 Gavin Bassett, Freshman
  • 47 Jon Rhattigan, Freshman
  • 50 Bayle Wolf, Senior
  • 51 Joe Ryan, Sophomore
  • 53 Ryan Grady III, Sophomore
  • 54 Cole Christiansen, Sophomore
  • 55 Matt Sannella, Senior
  • 56 Kenneth Brinson, Junior
  • 57 Jacob Covington, Sophomore
  • 85 Josh Thomas, Freshman

Defensive backs

  • 1 Marcus Hyatt, Junior
  • 2 James Gibson, Junior
  • 3 Taylor Vessel, Freshman
  • 4 Max Regan, Junior
  • 5 Ryan Velez, Sophomore
  • 6 Dean Ngendakuriyo, Freshman
  • 6 Ke'Shaun Wells, Freshman
  • 7 Jaylon McClinton, Sophomore
  • 8 Rhyan England, Senior
  • 9 Justin Thomas, Freshman
  • 10 Mike Reynolds, Junior
  • 14 Jalen Sharp, Junior
  • 16 Jordan Lane, Freshman
  • 17 Joe King V, Freshman
  • 20 Cameron Jones, Sophomore
  • 23 Elijah Riley, Sophomore
  • 25 Javhari Bourdeau, Freshman
  • 26 Richard Hanson, Sophomore
  • 27 Wallace Barrett, Freshman
  • 32 Zach Scott, Junior
  • 33 Alex Rowe II, Freshman
  • 33 Bryson Stephens, Freshman
  • 34 Rashaad Bolton, Sophomore
  • 34 Jack King, Sophomore
  • 36 Chris Skyers, Freshman

Kickers

  • 18 Blake Wilson, Senior
  • 21 Camden Bauman, Freshman
  • 31 John Abercrombie, Junior
  • 38 Nick Schrage, Junior
  • 95 Sean McNulty, Freshman
  • 96 Billy Mitchell, Freshman
  • 97 David Cooper, Sophomore
  • 98 Michael Leisle, Freshman
  • 99 Landon Salyers, Freshman

Punters

  • 17 Zach Potter, Sophomore
  • 34 J.D Mote, Junior

Long snappers

  • 40 Paul Lawless, Freshman
  • 45 Caleb McKee, Freshman
  • 48 Kyle O'Connor, Freshman
  • 89 Scott Flanick, Junior

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Coaching staff[edit]

Name Position
Jeff Monken Head coach
Jay Bateman Defensive coordinator/Assistant head coach
Brent Davis Offensive coordinator/offensive line
Josh Christian-Young Cornerbacks
Kevin Corless Inside Linebackers
Daryl Dixon Outside Linebackers
John Loose Safeties
Sean Saturnio Special teams coordinator
Todd Spencer Offensive Line
Mike Viti Fullbacks
Mitch Ware Quarterbacks
David Corley Jr. Wide Receivers
Tucker Waugh Running backs
Chad Wilt Defensive Line
Pat Tresey Offensive Quality Control
Aairon Savage Defensive Quality Control
Brian Hess Head football strength and conditioning coach
Jansen Petagna Director of player personnel
Scott Swanson Director of strength and conditioning
Dan McCarthy Director of football operations
CPT Max Jenkins Director of player development
Reference:[2][3]

Schedule[edit]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 16:00 p.m.No. 22 (FCS) Fordham
CBSSNW 64–622,333
September 912:00 p.m.Buffalo
  • Michie Stadium
  • West Point, NY
CBSSNW 21–1724,017
September 164:30 p.m.at No. 8 Ohio State
FOXL 7–38108,414
September 2312:00 p.m.at Tulane
CBSSNL 17–2116,643
September 303:30 p.m.UTEP
  • Michie Stadium
  • West Point, NY
CBSSNW 35–2131,133
October 76:30 p.m.at Rice
beINW 49–1221,766
October 1412:00 p.m.Eastern Michigan
  • Michie Stadium
  • West Point, NY
CBSSNW 28–2734,333
October 2112:00 p.m.Temple
  • Michie Stadium
  • West Point, NY
CBSSNW 31–28 OT34,876
November 43:30 p.m.at Air Force
CBSSNW 21–041,875
November 1112:00 p.m.Duke
  • Michie Stadium
  • West Point, NY
CBSSNW 21–1638,851
November 186:30 p.m.at North Texas
beINL 49–5226,392
December 93:00 p.m.vs. Navy
CBSW 14–1368,625
December 233:30 p.m.vs. San Diego State
ESPNW 42–3535,986

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Game summaries[edit]

Fordham[edit]

See also: 2017 Fordham Rams football team
Fordham Rams at Army Black Knights
Period 1 2 34Total
Rams 0 6 006
Black Knights 21 13 171364

at Michie Stadium, West Point, New York

Game information

Buffalo[edit]

See also: 2017 Buffalo Bulls football team
Buffalo Bulls at Army Black Knights
Period 1 2 34Total
Bulls 3 14 0017
Black Knights 7 0 01421

at Michie Stadium, West Point, New York

Game information

At Ohio State[edit]

See also: 2017 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
Army Black Knights at #8 Ohio State
Period 1 2 34Total
Black Knights 0 7 007
No. 8 Buckeyes 14 3 14738

at Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

Game information

At Tulane[edit]

See also: 2017 Tulane Green Wave football team
Army Black Knights at Tulane Green Wave
Period 1 2 34Total
Black Knights 0 10 0717
Green Wave 7 7 0721

at Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana

Game information

UTEP[edit]

See also: 2017 UTEP Miners football team
UTEP Miners at Army Black Knights
Period 1 2 34Total
Miners 7 7 0721
Black Knights 0 14 14735

at Michie Stadium, West Point, New York

Game information

At Rice[edit]

See also: 2017 Rice Owls football team
Army Black Knights at Rice Owls
Period 1 2 34Total
Black Knights 21 14 7749
Owls 0 0 6612

at Rice Stadium, Houston, Texas

Game information

Eastern Michigan[edit]

See also: 2017 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Army Black Knights
Period 1 2 34Total
Eagles 7 7 01327
Black Knights 7 7 7728

at Michie Stadium, West Point, New York

Game information

Temple[edit]

See also: 2017 Temple Owls football team
Temple Owls at Army Black Knights
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Owls 0 14 014028
Black Knights 7 7 014331

at Michie Stadium, West Point, New York

Game information

At Air Force[edit]

See also: 2017 Air Force Falcons football team and Commander-in-Chief's Trophy
Army Black Knights at Air Force Falcons
Period 1 2 34Total
Black Knights 7 7 0721
Falcons 0 0 000

at Falcon Stadium, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Game information

Duke[edit]

See also: 2017 Duke Blue Devils football team
Duke Blue Devils at Army Black Knights
Period 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 3 7 0616
Black Knights 7 14 0021

at Michie Stadium, West Point, New York

Game information

At North Texas[edit]

See also: 2017 North Texas Mean Green football team
Army Black Knights at North Texas Mean Green
Period 1 2 34Total
Black Knights 7 13 82149
Mean Green 14 14 71752

at Apogee Stadium, Denton, Texas

Game information

Vs. Navy[edit]

See also: 2017 Navy Midshipmen football team, Commander-in-Chief's Trophy, and Army–Navy Game
Army Black Knights vs. Navy Midshipmen (118th Army-Navy Game)
Period 1 2 34Total
Black Knights 7 0 0714
Midshipmen 3 7 3013

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Game information

Vs. San Diego State – Armed Forces Bowl[edit]

See also: 2017 San Diego State Aztecs football team and 2017 Armed Forces Bowl
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Army Black Knights (2017 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl)
Period 1 2 34Total
Aztecs 7 14 7735
Black Knights 7 14 02142

at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas

Game information

References[edit]

  1. ^ "ECAC Announces 2017 Football Teams of the Year and Lambert Awards". ecacsports.com. January 29, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  2. ^ 2017 Army Black Knights Football Media Guide, p. 2
  3. ^ "Coaches". West Point University Athletics. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  4. ^ "2017 Football Schedule at Army West Point". Army West Point Athletics. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  5. ^ "Fordham at Army – Game Summary – September 1, 2017". ESPN. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  6. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final) Fordham at Army (September 1, 2017 at West Point, N.Y.)" (PDF). USMA Athletic Department. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  7. ^ "Buffalo at Army – Game Summary – September 9, 2017". ESPN. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  8. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final) Buffalo at Army (September 9, 2017 at West Point, N.Y.)" (PDF). USMA Athletic Department. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  9. ^ "Army vs. #8 Ohio State – Game Summary – September 16, 2017". ESPN. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  10. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final) Army vs #8 Ohio State (September 16, 2017 at Columbus, Ohio)" (PDF). USMA Athletic Department. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  11. ^ "Army vs. Tulane – Game Summary – September 23, 2017". ESPN. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  12. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final) Army vs Tulane (September 23, 2017 at New Orleans, La.)" (PDF). USMA Athletic Department. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  13. ^ "UTEP vs. Army – Game Summary – September 30, 2017". ESPN. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  14. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final) UTEP vs Army (September 30, 2017 at West Point, N.Y.)" (PDF). USMA Athletic Department. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  15. ^ "Army vs. Rice – Game Summary – October 7, 2017". ESPN. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  16. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final) Army vs Rice (October 7, 2017 at Houston, Texas)" (PDF). USMA Athletic Department. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  17. ^ "Eastern Michigan vs. Army – Game Summary – October 14, 2017". ESPN. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  18. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final) Eastern Michigan vs Army (October 14, 2017 at West Point, N.Y.)" (PDF). USMA Athletic Department. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  19. ^ "Temple vs. Army – Game Summary – October 21, 2017". ESPN. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  20. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final) Temple vs Army (October 21, 2017 at West Point, N.Y.)" (PDF). USMA Athletic Department. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  21. ^ "Army vs. Air Force – Game Summary – November 4, 2017". ESPN. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  22. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final) Army vs Air Force (November 4, 2017 at USAF Academy, Colo.)" (PDF). USMA Athletic Department. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  23. ^ "Duke vs. Army – Game Summary – November 11, 2017". ESPN. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  24. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final) Duke vs Army (November 11, 2017 at West Point, N.Y.)". USMA Athletic Department. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  25. ^ "Army vs. North Texas – Game Summary – November 18, 2017". ESPN. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  26. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final) Army vs North Texas (November 18, 2017 at Denton, Texas)" (PDF). USMA Athletic Department. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  27. ^ "Army vs. Navy – Game Summary – December 9, 2017". ESPN. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  28. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final) Army vs Navy (December 9, 2017 at Philadelphia, Pa.)" (PDF). USMA Athletic Department. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
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  30. ^ "Scoring Summary (Final) LMAFB San Diego State vs Army (December 23, 2017 at Fort Worth, Texas)" (PDF). USMA Athletic Department. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
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