There was once a time when the Navy’s vaunted triple-option offense got stronger as the game went along and wore down the defense.
It has been the exact opposite too often during this frustrating season. In fact, it is the opposing defense that seems to be wearing down the Navy offense over the course of the contest.
For the second straight game, the Midshipmen performed well offensively in the first half then fizzled in the second half. An inability to sustain drives on three possessions to start the second half proved costly as Navy once again blew a double-digit lead and lost at home.