On the fall finale of “Yards and Stripes,” host Price Atkinson recaps the two bowl games involving our teams including, Army’s last-second 42-35 win over San Diego State in the Armed Forces Bowl and Navy’s 49-7 in the Military Bowl over Virginia.

Also on this episode, Price honors and remembered all the Faces of the Fallen individuals from the entire season on Yards and Stripes, including all soldiers, airman and sailors who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

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Yards & Stripes: Recapping Armed Forces Bowl and Military Bowl

This week on “Yards and Stripes,” Price Atkinson previews the two bowl games for our service academy teams this post season: Armed Forces Bowl (Dec. 23, 3:30 pm, ESPN) – Army (9-3) vs. San Diego State (10-2) and Military Bowl (Dec. 28, 1:30 pm, ESPN) – Navy (6-6) vs. Virginia (6-6).

Then it’s on to the interview portion of this week’s podcast and up first is Army beat writer Sal Interdonato to preview Army’s matchup on Saturday against San Diego State, the Black Knights coming off the emotional 14-13 win over Navy, senior QB Ahmad Bradshaw possible additional eligibility next season, the Black Knights’ injury situation going into the matchup with San Diego St and facing the nation’s leading rusher for San Diego State in Rashaad Penny (168 ypg).

Up next is Navy beat writer Bill Wagner to preview Navy’s matchup with Virginia in the Military Bowl. Price chats with Bill about if the Mids be motivated playing a bowl game in their home stadium, can Navy focus on the task after the emotional loss to Army, Malcolm Perry remaining at QB for Navy and trying to avoid just the second losing season since 2003.

Then in the final segment, Price honors 2004 West Point graduate David M. Fraser who graduated with honors and a degree in civil engineering. The 25-year old Houston native was killed Nov. 26, 2006 by an IED while serving in Baghdad. He was a member of the Army track and cross country teams.

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Yards & Stripes: Armed Forces Bowl and Military Bowl Preview

Price Atkinson recaps the 118th Army vs. Navy Game from snowy Philadelphia, including his thoughts, observations and opinions from the Black Knights’ 14-13 thriller over Navy.

Hear some of the game’s key plays from both the Army and Navy radio broadcast teams, as Army rallied from a 10-7 halftime deficit and overcame an incredible performance by Navy QB Malcolm Perry to capture its first Commander-In-Chief Trophy since 1996. The win also gave Army its first back-to-back wins in the series since 1995-96.

Price plays postgame interviews from Army’s Athletic Director Boo Corrigan, linebacker Alex Aukerman and running back John Trainor as well as Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo and quarterback Malcolm Perry. Plus, Price gives out his weekly “game ball” to Army senior defensive lineman John Voit who made a game-saving, shoestring tackle keeping Perry out of the end zone and forcing the Mids to settle for a field goal.

Up next, Price is joined by Carl Lebert and Eric Engquist of USAA. As the title sponsor of the 118th Army-Navy Game, USAA Chief Operating Officer Carl Liebert and VP, Military Affinity & Sponsorships Eric Engquist talk about their role with “America’s Game” and how listeners can become members and join the USAA team.

And in the final segment, Price has his “Faces of the Fallen” segment as he honors fallen 1995 Air Force Academy graduate and Lt. Colonel Frank Diehl Bryant Jr. The former team captain and MVP of the Falcon wrestling team was one of eight airmen killed April 27, 2011 in Kabul, Afghanistan by an armed gunman at Kabul International Airport. A native of Knoxville, TN, Bryant was a 16-year veteran of the United States Air Force who flew more than a dozen F-18 bombing missions in Baghdad.

Next week on “Yards and Stripes,” we’ll have our “Bowl Preview Special” previewing the Armed Forces Bowl (Army vs San Diego State – Dec. 23) and the Military Bowl (Navy vs Virginia – Dec. 28).

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Yards & Stripes: Army vs. Navy Recap

The 118th meeting between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen will take place on Saturday and Price Atkinson did a special live broadcast of “Yards and Stripes” from Radio Row on Friday afternoon to preview Army vs. Navy.

The broadcast kicked off with Price being joined by Vince Papale to discuss the game being in Philadelphia. In addition, Papale talks about the first time he attended a game between Army and Navy, the movie about his life, and his relationship with Dick Vermeil.

His next guest was Wounded Warrior Project CEO Michael Lennington to discuss what the Wounded Warrior Project does for veterans around the country and the game between Army and Navy. Then, Price was joined by Scott Wykoff of the Navy Radio Network to find out how the preparations are going for the Midshipmen heading into Saturday’s matchup.

Then in the final guest interview on this special edition of “Yards and Stripes,” Price was joined by former college and NFL coach Rick Neuheisel. They previewed the Army vs. Navy game, what both offenses are looking to do, and if any of the service academy coaches could end up with a power five job in the future.

In addition to those interviews, Price let’s you hear from the coaches for both teams throughout the broadcast as Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo talked about the preparations his team has gone through to get ready for this matchup and Army coach Jeff Monken talked about how his team has gotten ready for this game.

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Yards & Stripes: Army vs. Navy Preview

Pete Medhurst

On this week’s episode of “Yards and Stripes,” Price Atkinson takes a look back at last week’s service academy football games and is joined by Navy play-by-play announcer Pete Medhurst.

At the beginning of this week’s podcast, Price makes a special announcement about next week’s podcast and the coverage he will have for the Army vs. Navy game. Then he gets into last weekend’s games as he recaps Navy’s 24-14 loss at Houston on Black Friday and Air Force’s 38-35 win over Utah State on “Senior Day.”

Then it’s on to the featured interview of the week as he chats with Medhurst about the Navy’s latest setback, falling to Houston and now having lost 5 of their last 6 games. In addition, they discuss what’s happened to Navy after their 5-0 start and 48-45 win over Air Force? Is a 6-5 overall record considered a disappointment by Navy’s high standards continually exceeded by head coach Ken Niumatalolo, and how difficult is it for Army and Navy to game plan for each other when the teams are so similar and coaches on both sides have worked together?

Up next, Price gives you a recap of the annual Army-Navy press conference, which was held in Philadelphia this week ahead of the 118th meeting between the two teams. Hear from former Philadelphia Eagles QB Ron Jaworski on his first encounter with the Army-Navy Game, Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo on why the game in Philadelphia is special plus Army head coach Jeff Monken on why this is the most special rivalry in all of sports (regardless of level).

Also on this week’s podcast, Price wraps up the show with “Faces Of The Fallen” honoring a 2005 Naval Academy graduate killed on January 25, 2015 in a helicopter crash outside of Twentynine Palms, California.

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Yards & Stripes: Navy play-by-play “voice” Pete Medhurst

It’s Thanksgiving Week and this week on Yards and Stripes, Price Atkinson has conversations with author John Feinstein and Air Force senior linebacker Jack Flor.

Now before those conversations, Price takes a look back at last week’s games with the service academy programs as he offers up his thoughts on Navy’s 24-17 loss at Notre Dame, Army’s 52-49 last-second loss at North Texas, and Air Force’s 44-19 defeat at Boise State. Plus, he gives out his weekly game play and this week, it gets awarded to a senior player that went into the record books.

Then it’s on to his first of two interviews on this week’s podcast as he’s joined by John Feinstein to discuss his new book, “The First Major” and his best-selling “A Civil War” about the Army-Navy rivalry. During their chat, they discuss where does this 8-3 season rank for the Black Knights on the verge of winning their first Commander In Chief Trophy since 1996, is Army poised to take its place atop service academy football with their turnaround this year, and will the three service academy head coaches be attracted and pursued by other schools this offseason?

Up next is Air Force Falcon senior linebacker Jack Flor. Some of the topics brought up in their conversation include what has this roller coaster season been like for the Falcons, what are his emotions and feelings ahead of Saturday’s “Senior Day” when he and thirty-two other seniors will be honored before the Utah State game, and what happened between the upset win over Colorado State and the home shutout loss to Army?

Also on this week’s podcast, Price previews this weekend’s games featuring the service academy football programs and wraps up the show with “Faces Of The Fallen” honoring a 2016 Army West Point graduate.

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Yards & Stripes: Author John Feinstein and Air Force senior LB Jack Flor

Evan Martin

This week on Yards and Stripes, Price Atkinson has you covered for all the news involving the service academy football programs and has a conversation with Navy senior offensive lineman Evan Martin.

At the beginning of the podcast, Price takes a look back at last weekend’s games involving the service academy programs. Along with recapping the games, he gives out his weekly game ball and the award this week goes to a sophomore player.

Then it’s on to his featured interview of the week as he chats with Navy offensive lineman Evan Martin. Price talks with Evan about the emotions that he felt Saturday as he and 34 other Navy seniors played your last game at NMC Stadium, how has this season been different than his previous three seasons, and the chance to test himself against Notre Dame.

Also on this week’s podcast, Price previews this weekend’s games featuring the service academy football programs and wraps up the show with “Faces Of The Fallen” honoring a 2008 Air Force Academy graduate who died May 3, 2013 in a place refueling crash near Kyrgzstan.

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Yards & Stripes: Navy Senior Offensive Lineman Evan Martin

Sal Interdonato

Army had a dominating win last week against Air Force in the second leg of the Commander In Chief (CIC) Trophy and Price Atkinson opens up this week’s podcast by recapping what happened in the game. In addition to recapping that game, he talks about Navy’s lost to Temple and gives out his weekly game ball.

Then, it’s on to the featured guest of the week as Price chats with Army beat writer Sal Interdonato of the Times Herald-Record. Some of the topics they discuss in their conversation include where does Army’s shocking and dominant 21-0 win over Air Force rank in the Jeff Monken era at West Point and should Army now be considered the favorite against Navy to win their first CIC Trophy since 1996?

Also on this week’s podcast, Price give you his power rankings, previews this weekend’s games featuring the service academy football programs and wraps up the show with “Faces Of The Fallen” honoring a former Navy wrestler killed in the line of duty on April 29, 2007 in Afghanistan.

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Yards & Stripes: Army beat writer for the Times Herald-Record Sal Interdonato

Clint Bruce

Price Atkinson is back with another episode of “Yards and Stripes: Service Academy Football” and kicks off the podcast by discussing the 45-28 win for Air Force last week against Colorado State and find out which Air Force player received his weekly game ball for their performance.

Then it’s one to his featured interviews as he’s joined by former Navy LB/Navy SEAL Clint Bruce and Mike Simler co-founder of “Thudgate” and son of Gen. George Simler who founded the Commander in Chief Trophy.

Plus, Price previews this weekend’s games featuring the service academy football programs and wraps up this week’s podcast with “Faces Of The Fallen” honoring a Army West Point graduate killed in the line of duty on October 17, 1967 in Vietnam.

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Yards & Stripes: Former Navy LB/Navy SEAL Clint Bruce and Mike Simler co-founder of “Thudgate”

Jim Arthur

This week on Yards and Stripes, Price Atkinson recaps from three outstanding games including Air Force’s 45-42 win at Nevada on a game-winning FG, Army’s 31-28 comeback win in OT against Temple and Navy’s 31-21 loss to No. 20 UCF.

Then it’s on to the feature interview of the week as he’s joined by Air Force play-by-play “voice” Jim Arthur. Some of the topics in their conversation include what junior QB Arion Worthman means to this Air Force team, the gritty comeback win over UNLV after losing at Navy, the rivalry with Colorado State and playing for the annual Ram-Falcon Trophy this weekend.

Plus, Price previews this weekend’s Air Force game at Colorado State and wraps up this week’s podcast with “Faces Of The Fallen” honoring a Army West Point graduate killed in the line of duty on June 6, 2012 in Afghanistan.

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Yards & Stripes: Air Force play-by-play “voice” Jim Arthur

Yards & Stripes: Service Academy Football is a weekly podcast strictly dedicated to covering the three service academy football programs (Army, Navy, and Air Force). Each episode will focus on storytelling with a featured guest who either played, coached, or is affiliated with one of the three service academies.

Chad Hennings

This week on Yards and Stripes, Price Atkinson recaps what happened last weekend in Service Academy Football and is joined by Air Force All-American and Dallas Cowboys Chad Hennings.

At the start of the podcast, Price gives you the games recap from from three thrilling finishes including Army’s 28-27 win over Eastern Michigan, Air Force’s huge 34-30 comeback win over UNLV and Navy’s first loss of the season 30-27 at Memphis.

Then it’s on to his conversation with former Air Force 1987 All-American/Outland Trophy winner and 9-year Dallas Cowboys veteran defensive tackle Chad Hennings. The 1988 Air Force Academy talks about his time in Colorado Springs prepared him for his leadership role in the Air Force, his NFL career and now his career in business where he’s a motivational speaker and best-selling author. Also, he talks about his latest book “Forces of Character,” and the stories about leadership, excellence, success and motivation shared by iconic military and sports figures.

Plus, Price previews this weekends service academy football games and wraps up this week’s podcast with “Faces Of The Fallen” honoring a Navy two-time All-American wrestler and United States Marine Corps Major killed in the line of duty on May 11, 2007 in Baghdad.

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Yards & Stripes: Air Force All-American and Dallas Cowboys Chad Hennings

On this week’s episode of Yards and Stripes, Price Atkinson is joined by Army West Point play-by-play “voice” Rich Demarco and Army cadet/student radio host at West Point’s 89.3 FM WKDT’s James Crimmins.

Now before those conversations, Price recaps last weekend’s games as Navy scored a 48-45 victory over Air Force and Army defeated Rice 49-12. Plus, Price gives out his weekly game ball, which went to a member of the Navy team.

Up next is Army West Point play by play broadcaster Rich DeMarco to recap the Black Knight’s 49-12 win over Rice, which was led by the six turnovers the defense forced in the game. Plus, they talk about the tough second half schedule facing Army and what has been the biggest surprise at the halfway point this season for Army.

Following his conversation with DeMarco, he brings on Army junior cadet and West Point student radio host 89.3 FM WKDT’s James Crimmins to discuss what’s the excitement like in the Corps of Cadets right now with the 4-2 Black Knights? Also, why homecoming is special at Army West Point, and his keys to the game Saturday against visiting Eastern Michigan.

Plus, Price previews this weekends service academy football games and wraps up this week’s podcast with “Faces Of The Fallen” honoring a Air Force rugby athlete killed in the line of duty on December 21, 2015 in Afghanistan.

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Yards & Stripes: Army West Point play-by-play “voice” Rich Demarco and WKDT’s James Crimmins

Paul Johnson

Clay Hendrix

On this week’s episode of Yards and Stripes, Price Atkinson has conversations with former Navy head coach Paul Johnson and former Air Force assistant coach Clay Hendrix.

Now before Price chats with Johnson and Hendrix, he recaps Army’s 35-21 win over UTEP, Navy’s 31-21 win over Tulsa, and Air Force’s 56-38 lost at New Mexico. Plus, he gives out his weekly “Game Ball” and tells you how to communicate with the podcast on social media.

Then, he chats with former Navy head coach and current Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson. They talk about his time at Navy from 2002-2007, and the Navy “flavor” of his current Georgia Tech staff, and his recruiting philosophy of trying to find the right fit of players for the program. After his conversation with Johnson, he brings in former Air Force associate head coach and current Furman head coach Clay Hendrix. Price talks to him about his time at Air Force, the Air Force vs. Navy rivalry, coaching at his alma mater Furman, and what he misses the most about coaching at Air Force.

Plus, Price previews this weekends service academy football games and wraps up this week’s podcast with “Faces Of The Fallen” honoring a former Army West Point graduate handball athlete killed in the line of duty on August 18, 2005 in Afghanistan.

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Yards & Stripes: Former Navy head coach Paul Johnson & former Air Force assistant coach Clay Hendrix

On this week’s episode of Yards and Stripes, Price Atkinson gets you all the info you need to know about the three service academy football programs and has an interview with former Air Force quarterback Shaun Carney.

Price kicks off the podcast by recapping what happened last week with the service academy football programs and gives out his weekly “Game Ball.” Then, he is joined by Carney to talk about his time on the Air Force football program. Some of the topics they touch on include playing for former head coach Fisher DeBerry, playing his final season under current head coach Troy Calhoun, and what he’s doing today in Columbus, Ohio.

Plus, Price wraps up this week’s podcast with “Faces Of The Fallen” honoring a former Air Force lacrosse athlete killed in the line of duty on May 20, 2009 in Afghanistan.

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Yards & Stripes: Former Air Force QB Shaun Carney

Keenan Reynolds

This week, Price Atkinson is joined by former Navy record-setting Quarterback and 2015 American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year Keenan Reynolds.

Now before Price chats with Kennan, he starts off this week’s podcast by recapping what happened last weekend in Service Academy Football and gives out his weekly game ball.

Up next is his conversation with Keenan as they discuss his time playing quarterback at Navy. Price touches on how Keenan set the bar high for quarterback play at Navy, why Air Force was a tough place to play for Keenan, and how he made the transition from quarterback to wide receiver.

Plus, Price wraps up this week’s podcast with “Faces Of The Fallen” honoring a former Army track and field athlete killed in the line of duty September 12, 2016 in Iraq.

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Yards & Stripes: Former Navy QB Keenan Reynolds

Bobby Ross

This week, Price Atkinson is joined by former Army head coach Bobby Ross who talks about his time serving as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army and how special it was for him to return to West Point as their head football coach. He also chats about the storied history of Army football and the traditions that he tried to carry on, the impact the Iraq War on the program and how it was more difficult to rebuild during that time as opposed to his time coaching at The Citadel during the Vietnam War, coaching against Air Force’s Fisher DeBerry, and so much more.

Price also hands out his game ball from last week, recaps the games, and looks ahead to this weekend’s matchups as Army and Air Force head to the Big Ten while Navy gets the week off.

Plus, Price wraps up this week’s podcast with “Faces Of The Fallen” honoring a former Navy men’s lacrosse standout killed in the line of duty September 21, 2010 in Afghanistan.

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Yards & Stripes: Former Army HC Bobby Ross

Week One is in the books! From Navy’s big win in Boca Raton over Florida Atlantic to both Army and Navy’s blowout wins, Price Atkinson recaps all of the action and hands out his first “Game Ball” of the season!

Then, Price chats with legendary Air Force head coach and College Football Hall of Famer Fisher DeBerry about his career. The guys talk about the foundation of success that the Air Force Academy built around the triple option, what kept him in The Springs for 23 seasons instead of opting for other jobs, his close relationship with former AFA quarterback Dee Dowis and why his funeral was one of the toughest things he’s ever been through, and so much more.

Plus, Price wraps up this week’s podcast with a special 9/11 edition of “Faces Of The Fallen” honoring ALL of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and he previews next week’s games.

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Yards & Stripes: Former Air Force HC Fisher DeBerry

Jeff Monken

Brent Briggeman

College Football season is upon us and Price Atkinson gets you ready for the Air Force, Army, and Navy games this week as he is joined by Army head coach Jeff Monken and Air Force beat writer Brent Briggeman of the Colorado Springs Gazette.

Now before he chats with Monken and Briggeman, he previews the matchups for the service academies and debuts his first Yards and Stripes “Power Rankings” of the three service academy football programs.

Then he welcomes in Army head coach Jeff Monken to discuss his football team heading into the 2017 campaign. They discuss if any momentum has carried over from last season, the development of quarter Ahmad Bradshaw, and what he learned about his team during August camp.

Following his tremendous conversation with Monken, he switches his attention over to Air Force as he is joined by Brent Briggeman of the Colorado Springs Gazette. They discuss the quarterback battle between Arion Worthman and Nate Romine, how will the defense make up for the loss of 12 of their top 14 tacklers, and can Air Force reach 10 wins for the 3rd time in 4 years.

Plus, Price wraps up this week’s podcast by honoring a fallen former student-athlete and let’s you know what to expect on next week’s podcast.

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Yards & Stripes: Army head coach Jeff Monken and Air Force beat writer Brent Briggeman

Ken Niumatalolo

On this episode of Yards and Stripes: Service Academy Football, Price Atkinson is joined by Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo and Army beat writer for the Times Herald-Record Sal Interdonato.

Now before the interviews, Price gives you an update on what’s going on with the Air Force, Army, and Navy football programs. All three programs are in full preparations for their first game and Price tells you how things are looking for all three teams.

Then Price welcomes in Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo to discuss his football team heading into this season. They discuss the lost to Army last season, safety Alohi Gillman’s decision to transfer, Showtime show, quarterback Zach Abey, and his preparations for their first game against Florida Atlantic.

Following the conversation with Niumatalolo, Sal Interdonato of the Times Herald-Record joins Price to discuss the upcoming season for Army. They discuss the win by Army over Navy last year, what defections did Army have this summer, and what’s Army key game on their schedule outside of Navy and Air Force games.

Plus, Price wraps up this week’s podcast by honoring a fallen former student-athlete and let’s you know what to expect on next week’s podcast.

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Yards & Stripes: Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo and Army beat writer Sal Interdonato

Troy Calhoun

Bill Wagner

On the debut episode of Yards & Stripes: Service Academy Football, Price Atkinson gets you ready for the start of the 2017 college football season as he is joined by Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun and Navy beat writer Bill Wagner.

Up first is Troy Calhoun, as Price chats with him about the upcoming season for Air Force. He talks about coaching at his Alma Mater, his idea regarding the college football playoff expansion, and the ongoing quarterback battle between Arion Worthman and Nate Romine.

Next, Price chats with Bill Wagner of the Annapolis Capital about the 2017 season for Navy. They discuss how Navy will respond to losing to Army for the first time in 14 seasons, the sudden transfer of starting free safety Alohi Gillman to Notre Dame, how did Navy address the series of lower leg injuries in the 2016 season, and the development of starting quarterback Zach Abey.

Then in the “Faces of the Fallen” segment of this week’s podcast, Price honors former Navy offensive guard Ronald A. Winchester and wraps up the podcast by telling you what to expect on next week’s podcast.

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Yards & Stripes: Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun and Navy beat writer Bill Wagner

Yards & Stripes: Service Academy Football

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