It’s easy to lead when things are going well. Leadership becomes a far more difficult task when times are tough.
For all the leaders of the Navy football program – and there are many – the current situation provides a crucial test.
Navy (2-5) is mired in a four-game losing streak for the first time since 2011 and faces an extremely tough road ahead. The Midshipmen are about to embark on a grueling three-week road trip against opponents with a combined record of 20-1.
Up next is No. 4 Notre Dame (7-0), which was off this weekend and therefore had extra time to prepare for Navy’s triple-option offense.