Army football 2012: pre-season award watch

With college football about six weeks away, the Army Black Knights football team has four players on pre-season award watches.

Junior Raymond Maples - Dolk Walker award; sophomore Ryan Powis - Rimington Trophy; Trent Steelman - Davey O'Brien Award; Zack Watts - Lott IMPACT Trophy.

Army Football kicks of its 2012 season at San Diego State on September 8.

Thank you

To my grandfathers: S/Sgt. Michael "Mike" Anthony Lacche (La'KAY), United States Army Welterweight Base Boxing Champion, Fort Kamehameha, Hawaii, 1942 and  Joseph "Joe" N. Ermer, United States Navy, World War II Veteran and 75-year billiards player, thank you for all you for all your support and encouraged.

You two were the best role models anyone could ask for. This one's for both of you.

Black Knights 2012 MLB draft players making mark

Catcher, J.T. Watkins, drafted in the 23rd round of the 2012 MLB First Year Player Draft, has started his professional career with thee hits  (including a home run) in 11 at-bats for the Lowell Spinners of the New York-Pennsylvania League.

Watkins' teammate, Kevin McKague, a 21st round pick for the Atlanta Braves, has yet to see action; McKague finished a record-setting career along with Watkins for the Army Black Knights Baseball team.

Patriotic Week

This week, we honor the brave men and women who have sacrified more than any words can capture to keep this great country free.

The Fourth of July is time to be with families, friends and to reflect what we care about. We also take time to appreciate that the liberties we all share came from the strength and courage of others.

Thank you and God Bless America