When Earl "Red" Blaik took over a floundering Army program on Christmas Day in 1940, it marked the start of a new chapter in the history of West Point football—what became the most successful era in the history of the U.S. Military Academy. The Black Knights would win 121 games and three national titles over the next 18 seasons. In addition to winning football games, Blaik will forever be remembered for coaching back-to-back Heisman Trophy winning Cadets Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard in...Login to Read More
When Earl "Red" Blaik took over a floundering Army program on Christmas Day in 1940, it marked the start of a new chapter in the history of West Point football—what became the most successful era in the history of the U.S. Military Academy. The Black Knights would win 121 games and three national titles over the next 18 seasons. In addition to winning football games, Blaik will forever be remembered for coaching back-to-back Heisman Trophy winning Cadets Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard in...Login to Read More