Capital Gazette · Sep 2, 2016
Navy-Fordham football at a glance
Navy quarterback Tago Smith, left pitches the ball on an option play, during the scrimmage. Navy football prepares for the 2016 season with an open scrimmage and practice at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Saturday morning. (By Paul W. Gillespie / Capital Gazette) NAVY KEY: Complete some passes downfield
It would be no surprise to see Fordham sell out to stop the triple option. The Rams almost assuredly will stack the box with defenders and dare the Midshipmen to throw. First-year starting quarterback Tago Smith must prove he can complete passes downfield to loosen the defense. Standout wide receiver Jamir Tillman could prove an important weapon for Navy.