News about Jeff Monken

Coach Jeff Monken was standing a few feet away in the White House East Room when Biden asked, 'Where are you, coach' during his remarks. Biden was awarding a football trophy to Army.

When the Black Knights held their opponents right outside the goal line with three seconds remaining, an attempt to push quarterback Tai Laidea for a touchdown and force overtime fell just inches short. The Navy found their footing and seemed to be on the verge of a comeback triumph after entering the final quarter scoreless. Although they trailed, 17-9 with a minute remaining in the game, the Midshipmen needed a touchdown and a two-point conversion. Sadly, the Navy's last attempts came to no fruit after Llottea failed to complete three of his game-winning attempts before deciding on the final push. Two of the passes were not recognized by teammates, while one was blocked by Army defensive back Max Didomenico.

Following a superb college career at Army, Andre Carter II's spot on an NFL roster seemed all-but-secure, but now it seems it's incredibly uncertain after a military defense bill passed in congress. A new deal forged in the US military's annual budget now includes a section in which service-academy students are barred from serving active duty in order to fulfill their professional dreams. It will particularly impact the Navy, Air Force, and Army, where Carter is currently enrolled.