'More Than a Football Game'; Navy Loses Inaugural EagleBank Bowl, Then Coach Sends Off Senior Class in Emotional Salute

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Publication: The Washington Post

Date: 2008-12-21 00:00:00

Wake Forest 29, Navy 19

Ken Niumatalolo walked into the crowded interview room inside RFK Stadium yesterday afternoon, his Navy team having just lost to Wake Forest, 29-19, in the inaugural EagleBank Bowl, with eyes that were red and rimmed with tears.

The coach wasn't upset by what took place on the field in front of an announced crowd of 28,777: the Demon Deacons rallying from an early 13-0 deficit, the Midshipmen coming up empty on two late possessions when they had a chance to either tie the score or pull ahead. Rather, Niumatalolo was ...

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