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Navy Sports CentralCountdown 2025: Knocking Out the Bully (and Much, Much More)Send us a textWelcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!Have you ever thought about what defines a truly unforgettable sports moment? Is it the stakes, the rivalry, the upset, or the individual brilliance that creates memories lasting a lifetime? In this special year-end edition of Navy Sports Central, we tackle this question by counting down the top 10 most memorable moments from the 2024-2025 Navy athletics season.The countdown features remarkable achievements across multiple sports, from squash and gymnastics to the ones that...2025-06-2459 minNavy Sports CentralPlaymakers & Disruptors: An Early Look at the 2025 Navy Football TeamSend us a textWelcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!In this episode, we'll get you caught up on some of the outstanding performances of the spring sports season. • You'll hear about how the Men's Track & Field team rung up another Patriot League title, their 11th consecutive crown. • The Navy Rifle team's Marleigh Duncan and Isabella Baldwin earned All-American honors. Duncan competed in her fourth NCAA Championship and with Baldwin won USA Shooting's Junior Olympics, qualifying for the Junior Pan Am Games.•...2025-05-061h 01Navy Sports CentralRaging Back: An Up Close and Personal Look at the Navy Heavyweight Rowing Team's 1984 IRA National ChampionshipSend us a textWelcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!In today's Deep Dive segment, we will visit with two members of the Navy Athletics Hall of Fame. You will get a first hand account on how the Heavyweight Rowing team won the national championship in 1984. We will discuss the Navy Rowing program in the early '80s, the make up of the team that eventually won it all, and some of the adversity they dealt with along the way. ...2025-02-101h 40
Helping The Brave PodcastKarl Darden on Navy Life, Sports, and Leadership: Lessons from the Academy In this insightful episode of "Helping The Brave," join host Ed Parcaut as he sits down with Karl Darden for a comprehensive discussion on his diverse journey from the Navy to the world of podcasting. Karl shares his experiences at the Naval Academy, the challenges of balancing academics, sports, and military duties, and his impressive career trajectory from helicopter pilot to successful roles in the private sector. Listeners will be captivated by Karl's dedication to spotlighting Navy sports through his own podcast, "Navy Sports Central," where he aims to bring attention to the lesser-known yet elite athletes...2025-01-0733 min
Helping The Brave PodcastKarl Darden on Navy Life, Sports, and Leadership: Lessons from the AcademyIn this insightful episode of "Helping The Brave," join host Ed Parcaut as he sits down with Karl Darden for a comprehensive discussion on his diverse journey from the Navy to the world of podcasting. Karl shares his experiences at the Naval Academy, the challenges of balancing academics, sports, and military duties, and his impressive career trajectory from helicopter pilot to successful roles in the private sector. Listeners will be captivated by Karl's dedication to spotlighting Navy sports through his own podcast, "Navy Sports Central," where he aims to bring attention to the lesser-known yet elite athletes and coaches within...2025-01-0733 minNavy Sports CentralBig Picture Focus: Taking Down the Pirates and Preparing for ArmySend us a textWelcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!It is December, and that means Army week is right around the corner. Join me, Karl Darden and Navy Sports superfan Doug Conkey, as we break down the Mids solid win over East Carolina, and discuss the impact of the transfer portal and name, image and licensing (NIL) deals on college football. We'll also get you caught up on the Women's Basketball team. Zanai Barnett-Gay, Kate Samson and Kyah Smith have them playing at...2024-12-0458 minNavy Sports CentralThe Navy Blitz, Volume 4: Climbing Out of the QuicksandSend us a textGet ready for another edition of the Navy Blitz!Today's installment covers the Mids' two tough losses to Notre Dame and Rice. And with their conference championship game hopes slipping away, Navy's season was definitely at a crossroads. The team bounced back in strong fashion with a commanding 28-7 win over South Florida. Blake Horvath, Eli Heidenreich and Brandon Chatman all showcased their talent with some terrific playmaking. and the defense delivers a masterclass in pressure and crucial stops. 2024-11-1513 minNavy Sports CentralComing Home: Navy Sports Central's Special Class of '84 Reunion EpisodeSend us a textWelcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!We've got a very special episode for you today. We are back in Annapolis to celebrate the Naval Academy Class of '84's 40 Year Reunion. This episode is dedicated to my classmates. You will hear stories from of them recalling some of their most memorable Navy Sports moments. Those tales are just a small part the Navy Athletics legacy and the camaraderie it has fostered over the years. So settle in and relax. You'l...2024-11-021h 10
Sweep The LeagueSWEEP UNPLUGGED - KARL DARDEN OF NAVY SPORTS NATIONKarl Darden, host of Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation, is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, 20-year veteran, former helicopter pilot, and passionate Navy Sports fan. His enthusiasm for Navy athletics led him to create the Navy Sports Nation blog in January 2020, and a year later, he expanded into podcasting with Navy Sports Central, giving fans a dedicated space to explore the unique world of Navy sports.Through insightful interviews with Navy coaches, former Navy athletes, and fellow sports podcasters, Karl highlights the stories and achievements of Navy’s athletic community. His guest ap...2024-11-0228 minNavy Sports CentralReversal of Fortune: Navy Football Erases Four Years of Frustration vs. Air Force in Convincing FashionSend us a textWelcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!In this episode, we will break down how the Navy Football team dominated Air Force from the opening whistle. The Mids executed their game plan on both sides of the ball and effectively purged their memories of four years worth of nightmarish losses against the Falcons. We're going to really get into that in our Deep Dive segment. And we'll also discuss how an Air Force team that has won 29 games over the past three s...2024-10-1224 minNavy Sports CentralThe Navy Blitz, Volume 3: The Mids Avoid the Trap; Handle UAB for First Road WinSend us a textWelcome to the third edition of The Navy Blitz! Today, we will break down the Mids’ convincing win over the University of Alabama-Birmingham. The offense put up another 40+ point performance, while the defense returned to form and managed to contain one of the conference's more talented quarterbacks. We'll also take a look at Navy's offensive resurgence by the numbers. And trust me, some of what you learn will totally blow you away. So stick around! We've got a lot of ground to cover as we take a loo...2024-09-3016 minNavy Sports CentralThe Navy Blitz, Volume 2: The Mids Serve Notice; Take Down Conference Favorite MemphisSend us a textWelcome to the second edition of the Navy Blitz! Today, we'll break down Navy's huge upset of the Memphis Tigers. Among other things, you will hear where and when the defense came up with the key plays to seize the advantage in the first half to put the team in a position to win in the second half. And on offensive, we'll talk about the one key stat that has been directly responsible for the Mids getting off to a 3-0 start. It was a terrific win...2024-09-2312 minNavy Sports CentralThe Navy Blitz, Volume 1: Aggressive Defense and Balanced Offense Fuel the Mids' Solid Win Over TempleSend us a textIn Today's episode, we’re launching our first installment of the Navy Blitz. Here, you’re going to get all of the insights and commentary on the most recent Navy football game. We’ll start by breaking down the Mids’ opponent, move on and talk about the keys to the game, and analyze the big plays. And finally, we’ll check out some of the stats that helped determine the outcome. This is going to be a little bit different from the usual Navy Sports Central podcast episode because the...2024-09-0910 minNavy Sports CentralNew Football Season, New Look: The Hybrid Wing-T Era Begins at NavySend us a textCan Navy football overcome last season's scoring struggles with their new Hybrid Wing-T offense? Join me, Karl Darden, as we break down Navy's home opener against Bucknell in their first meeting in nearly a century. We’ll take an in depth look at some of the key players on both sides of the ball and check out how the Navy offense executed Coach Cronic's new scheme. The defense turned in another strong performance, looking to build on last year. You’ll get a glimpse into t...2024-09-0123 minNavy Sports CentralNot For Self: Breaking Down the Navy Women's Tennis Team's Championship SeasonSend us a textToday on Navy Sports Central, we celebrate the Navy Women's Tennis Team's exciting run to their first Patriot League Championship! Coach Keith Puryear sits down with us to share how the team laid the groundwork in the fall to put them in the best possible position to compete for the title in the spring. He'll also take us through the thrilling moments of Kate Lee's remarkable comeback against Boston University and the unwavering spirit of senior players Samantha Johns and Stella Ribaudo, who battled through their injuries all year long, but never...2024-07-2936 minNavy Sports CentralStart the Countdown: A Look At Navy Athletics' Top 10 Most Memorable Moments of the SeasonSend us a textIt's time to celebrate the accomplishments of Navy athletes over the last year! Join us as we take a look back at the top 10 most memorable moments in Navy sports. First, we'll get you caught up on how things are looking with the Navy Football team with the season just around the corner. You'll get an update on the defense, and the new Hybrid Winged T offense. We'll check out how things look at the quarterback position. From there, we'll get right into our Top 10 Countdown highlighting some of the be...2024-07-1038 minNavy Sports CentralThe NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships: One Mid's ExperienceSend us a textWelcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!The conclusion of the 2024 sports season saw the Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field teams continue their streak of Patriot League Championships. Meanwhile, the Women's Tennis team came from behind in dramatic fashion to win their first ever title. We'll do a complete run down in our sports update. In our Deep Dive segment, Maura Kent joins us to give her perspective on the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. She will talk about what it...2024-06-1342 minNavy Sports CentralMaking a Statement: Navy Women's Lacrosse Beats Army to Clinch the Star SeriesSend us a textWelcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!The Mids continued their strong month of April by chalking up two big wins over Army and two Patriot League Championships in women's golf and women's tennis. Meanwhile the Men's Rugby team advance to the College Rugby Association National Championship game with victories over Arkansas State and Life University. But it's our Deep Dive segment that you won't want to miss. We'll be joined by Cynthia Lisa from the Class...2024-04-2346 minNavy Sports CentralBall to Bat & Bat to Ball: A Conversation with Navy Baseball Hitting Coach Jeff KaneSend us a textWelcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!The Army-Navy Star series looks like it could go down to the wire!. Find out how the Women's Tennis team came from behind to post a huge win in our sports update. We'll also get caught up on both track & field and lacrosse teams. And you're not going to want to miss our Deep Dive Segment. Navy Assistant Coach Jeff Kane joins us to share his insights on everything that...2024-04-0439 min