Love Army here granted they have scored just 6 points in the last three match ups, but they have come along way this year and I feel Navy digressed a bit this year. Navy still has Ricky Dobbs who dominated this game last year with 30 carries at QB. Dobbs was a dark horse for Heisman this year, but he didn't put up the same kind of numbers early he was hurt and it hasn't been the same Navy offense as years past. It also hasn't been the same Navy defense and I feel Army can take advantage of that with Trent Steelman having another year of experience. Navy gives up more yards in the passing game on their defense and I think Steelman who was just 7-20 last year will have a better game with his limited throws.
This game will be close to the end and that's because Army's defense will keep them in. They really missed their leading tackler Stephen Anderson a year ago in the 17-3 loss but now he's back pair him with Stever Erzinger who made 11 tackles in last years match up and you have two guys that can sniff out the triple option. Navy loves to mix it up with runs up the middle but Army is strong up front with Josh McNary. All in all Dobbs and the Navy offense will move the ball but I see them being forced to settle for field goals. Same goes for Army I have seen them look very impressive against some good teams this year, but they have failed to put the ball in the end zone. Same happens today with each team trading field position and settling for field goals. This is too big for both teams and bigger for Army who has their best team in many years and they want to make a statement that they are no longer a push over.
