Army Football looks for first win against Northern Illinois

The Army Black Knight Football Team (0-1) is back in action Sept. 15, hosting a well-balanced Northern Illinois team at Michie Stadium. Kickoff is set for 9 a.m. PST time and will be televised nationally on most carriers.

Army did have bright spots in its 42-7 setback at San Diego State, including 107 rushing yards from Raymond Maples and 100 yards on the ground from Terry Baggett.

Click here to visit Army Football's official web site.

Family History

  

Left: Joseph Ermer Sr; Right: Cesare Cerasoli (Mike Lacche's father-in-law)

"Vermont" by Joseph "Joe" N. Ermer, 1972

Countdown to 2012 Army Football

In less than three weeks, the Army Black Knights football team begins their exciting and challenging 2012 football season at San Diego State on Sept 8, 2012.

The game be televised regionally by NBC Sports.
Army Football practice has already moved into the scrimmage mode, click here to view the official team report.

09/08/12 at San Diego State, San Diego, Calif., 7:30 p.m. ET -- NBC Sports (check local listings)

Claressa Shields wins women's Gold Medal boxing

Congratulations to Claressa Shields who just won the women's Gold Medal in middle weight boxing at the London 2012 games.

Shields, 17, was in control throughout the bout and topped Nadezda Torpov 19-12.