United States Military Academy

:Alternate meanings: West Point (disambiguation).

Sports

The Military Academy's sports teams were historically called The Black Knights of the Hudson, but the nickname has been officially shortened to Black Knights. U.S. sports media use Army as a synonym for the Academy; this usage is officially endorsed. The Army mascot is the Mule.

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Football

Army's football team at one time was considered a top tier college program, reaching its pinnacle under coach Earl Blaik when Army won consecutive national championships in 1944 and 1945 as well as produced three Heisman trophy winning players; Doc Blanchard in 1945, Glenn Davis in 1946 and Pete Dawkins in 1958.

Related Topics:
Earl Blaik - 1944 - 1945 - Heisman trophy - Glenn Davis - 1946 - Pete Dawkins - 1958

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The football team plays it's home games on Blaik Field at historic Michie Stadium located on campus near Lusk Reservoir.

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In recent years Army was a member of Conference USA, its NCAA Division I-A football program reverted to its former independent status after the 2004 season. It competes with the other academies for the Commander in Chief's Trophy. The 2004 football season marked Army's third consecutive loss in the Army-Navy Game.

Related Topics:
Conference USA - NCAA - Football - 2004 - Commander in Chief's Trophy - Army-Navy Game

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Other sports

It is a member of the Division I Patriot League in most other sports; its men's hockey program competes in Atlantic Hockey.

Related Topics:
Patriot League - Hockey - Atlantic Hockey

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