Karl Darden

Navy Sports Central

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What if I told you about a group of elite college athletes who compete in 36 different sports at one of the toughest institutions in the nation. For them, it’s not about name, image, and likeness or any other kind of major endorsement deal. Because at the end of the day, their ultimate goal is to serve their country. These young men and women represent the best our country has to offer. They compete at a high level on both the national and world stage, and their stories have mostly gone untold. I’m here to change all of that. With Navy Sports Central, you'll get the latest news on the athlet...

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Karl Darden

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Here Are Your Top 10 Navy Sports Moments for the '21-'22 Season 20.06.2022 27:00

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode we’re going to take a look back at the past year in Navy Sports. I’m going to give you what I think were the top 10 moments in this record-breaking season. So please join us! You can compare my list to yours and decide if I got things right or if I'm totally out to lunch. Links Relat...

Newton's 2nd Law Applied to Running: A Navy Grad's Perspective on Track & the Boston Marathon 25.05.2022 1:04:30

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we’ll be talking track & field with a very special guest who was a member of the Navy Men’s cross Country and Track teams. He’ll be giving us his perspective on race strategy, coaching, and running at the master’s level. And he’ll even throw in a physics lesson while he’s at it. L...

A Shocking Upset & A Bowl Game Slugfest (20 Years of Navy's Triple Option - Part 3) 09.05.2022 42:12

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we will finish up our look back at 20 years of Triple Option football at Navy by checking out two more games from the Ken Niumatalolo era that represent significant milestones in his coaching career. And we will see how the spring sports season wrapped up, get to our Question of the Day,...

Running Point on Women's Basketball in the ACC: A Conversation With Mary McElroy 21.04.2022 1:07:20

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we will be joined by a very special guest who has over 3 decades of experience working in college athletics. She’ll provide us with some insight on a couple of her key roles as well as give us her perspective on recruiting and the college transfer portal. And of course we'll also be...

A Triple Option Savant, A Perfect 4 For 4, and Two Unbreakable(?) Records 12.04.2022 32:53

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we will continue with our look at 20 years of the Triple Option at Navy by breaking down two particularly memorable games against Air Force and Army. I’ll also discuss a couple records held by a Navy player that may not ever be broken. And you’ll hear my reasons why too. Our sports updat...

Men's Lacrosse Wins Big, A Navy-Pitt Connection, and Navy Sports' Mount Rushmore 26.03.2022 51:23

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! This episode represents a little bit of a milestone for the podcast. Navy Sports Central's first full episode was released exactly one year ago today on March 25th, 2021. We're going to talk a little bit more about the men's lacrosse teams big win over Johns Hopkins. And we'll also be...

Navy's Triple Option Turns 20! 15.03.2022 33:09

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! This upcoming football season, Navy’s triple option celebrates its 20th year, and this episode will be the first in a series where we will showcase one of the Mids’ signature wins under Coach Niumatalolo. And of course, we will have an update on some of the spring sports teams that have gotten off to stron...

An Elegant Form of Violence 26.02.2022 1:10:37

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode we are going to be joined by two very knowledgeable guests who will give us a crash course on the Navy Rugby program. This is one of the more popular club sports at Navy and serious consideration is being given to elevating both the men's and women's teams to varsity status. We...

Four Stars . . . A Saturday Sweep . . . And Navy Sports History Made 12.02.2022 26:48

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we’ll talk about how the Mids made history by sweeping all 4 Star contests versus Army last Saturday. The Rifle team, Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track, and the Gymnastics team all came out on top against the Black Knights on a highly competitive day where several program records were set...

4 x 1 Mile Intervals & Six-N Days - A Navy Sports Hall of Famer's Look at Women's Indoor Track 29.01.2022 1:07:13

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode we are going to preview the Women’s Indoor Track & Field team in advance of their big Star Meet coming up against Army on February 5th. I’ll give you a quick rundown on how a typical dual meet is scored. And then I’ll be joined by a former member of the team and a Navy Athletics Hall...

Navy Men's Basketball - Getting It Done With Defense & Depth 18.01.2022 25:25

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be focusing on the Navy Men's Basketball team as they try to win a second straight Patriot League regular season title. We will take a look at 3 key statistics, one of which the Mids are taking to a whole different level. And we'll meet some of the players who are p...

Quick Taps, Tries & Rhodes Scholarships 27.12.2021 35:46

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be speaking with the co-captain of the newly crowned national champion Navy Women's Rugby team, Sarah Skinner from the Class of '22. Sarah was also recently selected as the Naval Academy's 54th Rhodes Scholar. Join us for a really fun conversation as she share...

Army-Navy 2021 . . . Nothing Beats Singing Second 17.12.2021 26:35

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be breaking down Navy's big win over Army on Saturday. We'll talk about how my pre-game observations compared to what actually happened on the field. We will also dive into three key plays that helped determine the outcome of the game and talk about why they worked....

"Where's the Court?" An Insider's Look at Navy Women's Basketball 06.12.2021 1:12:14

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be joined by a special guest to help us break down the Navy Women's Basketball team and she'll also provide her perspective on the program from its beginning. So stay with us for some really great conversation from a former Navy player and coach. Links Related To Th...

Navy Basketball - It's Been a Long, Long, Time . . . 22.11.2021 41:19

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we will take a deep dive into of the biggest wins in the history of the Navy Men's Basketball program to see if there are any similarities even though these games were played 35 years apart. So stay with us! You might find out some things that will surprise you! Links Related To T...

The Navy Football Two Year Forecast 04.11.2021 32:55

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, as we head into Saturday's game against Notre Dame, I'm going to give you three reasons why you should be excited about the future of Navy Football over the next couple of years. Yeah, this season has a rough one so far, and you might think that statement sounds a little stran...

An Insanely Deep Dive Into the Army - Navy Rivalry 22.10.2021 34:57

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Army - Navy Rivalry across all sports . . . not just football. Join us to find out some of the key milestones as well as identify the tipping point for when the Mids began to take control of the head to head competition. Links Rel...

GOAAAAAAAAAAAL! Checking Up On The Navy Men's Soccer Team. 06.10.2021 44:52

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be talking Navy Men's Soccer as they prepare for their big game against Army this weekend in Philadelphia. And to help us do that will be a very special guest who played forward and midfielder when he was at the Academy. He's also someone who knows what's like to...

Men's Golf Defeats Army in a Thriller to Take the Star! 01.10.2021 29:25

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll get into some of the reasons for the football team's rough start to the year as well as what the future looks like following the loss to Air Force. And as always, we'll take a look at how the fall season is shaping up with some of the other sports, get your thoughts on...

The Tough Road Ahead 16.09.2021 32:35

Game On! 01.09.2021 28:36

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll talk with the host of the Runnin' With the Herd Podcast Aaron Coleman to discuss the Mids first football game of the season with the Marshall University Thundering Herd. He will provide Navy fans with some key insights and let us know which players on Marshall the Mids ne...

National Champions Again 21.08.2021 57:56

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll sit down with Navy Lightweight Rowing Coach Shawn Bagnall to discuss last season's national championship run as well as the expectations for this year. Rowing is one of the Naval Academy's elite programs, so this is a great opportunity to learn more about it. Check it...

Let's Go For A Run - A Preview of the 2021 Navy Women's Cross Country Team 06.08.2021 52:02

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll preview the 2021 Navy Women's Cross Country team. And we will be joined by a former team member to get more insight to the sport itself as well as learn how it first got established at the Academy as a varsity sport. So even if Cross Country doesn't show up on your r...

DE-FENSE (Part 3) - Previewing the 2021 Navy Secondary 23.07.2021 45:25

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll continue with our preview of the 2021 Navy Football team by taking a look at the secondary. And we will be joined by a former standout at cornerback on the Sprint Football team to get his perspective. Stay with us to find out why this year's edition of the Navy defense loo...

DE-FENSE (Part 2) - Previewing the Linebackers With a Navy Sports Hall of Famer 08.07.2021 1:02:15

Send a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll continue with our preview of the 2021 Navy Football team by taking a look at the linebackers. And to help us do that, we'll be joined by a Navy Sports Hall of Famer who was one of the best linebackers to ever play at any service academy. You are NOT going to want to miss...