Navy victory over Air Force was one for the ages

The midshipmen rush the field after the Midshipmen pull off a last minute win over Air Force. The Navy Midshipmen defeated the visiting Air Force Falcons, 48-45, in NCAA Football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie / Capital Gazette) How meaningful was Navy’s thrilling 48-45 win over Air Force?

One need only watch a replay of head coach Ken Niumatalolo’s post-game press conference Saturday to understand.

Niumatalolo broke down and had to fight back tears just moments into his meeting with the media. The 10th-year head coach got choked up several other times while talking about determination his team displayed in pulling out a heart-stopping victory.

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