Army-Notre Dame Game Features Unique Connection for Fighting Irish Kicker
There are already a litany of relevant and incredible storylines entering Saturday's game between the Army West Point Black Knights and Notre Dame.
Army game has special meaning for Notre Dame kicker Eric Goins
But this year’s matchup is extra special for one Notre Dame player. Eric Goins played football at The Citadel in the early 2010s before serving seven years in the U.S. Army. Now, the 30-year-old is back in the states playing for the Fighting Irish, mainly as their kickoff specialist.
Notre Dame kicker, Army veteran highlighted in NBC Sports video
Notre Dame walk-on kicker Eric Goins is 30 years old, but there’s a reason he’s older than most college football players. After four years at The Citadel and seven years serving in the Army, he decided to pursue his MBA at Notre Dame. While doing so, he also decided to become a walk-on for the football team.
How Notre Dame provides opportunity for veterans
Fighting Irish kicker Eric Goins, who served served years in the United States Army, discusses how Notre Dame has provided veterans with a path to their next chapter as they transition out of the military service.
Notre Dame-Army football history: Series record between Fighting Irish, Black Knights
Here's what to know about the series history between Notre Dame and Army's football programs, including all-time meetings and head-to-head records:
Notre Dame might beat Army, but the Irish will be sore on Sunday
For Army’s rugged and undefeated football team, Saturday’s showdown at Notre Dame could be a dream or a nightmare. Army football is all about shoving someone out of the way, just flat two-handing him in the chest.
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