Notre Dame vs. Army has special meaning for Irish kicker Eric Goins, a 30-year-old veteran
Goins served seven years in the U.S. Army and at 30 years old is one of the older players in college football. Freeman's military ties are due to his father serving in the Air Force, and he says he was happy when Goins joined the team and thought Goins' experience would be a "huge addition" to the football team.
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.
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 dominating Army just another box checked on ruthless Irish march to the Playoff
The camera found Jeremiyah Love bouncing through pregame warmups about an hour before kickoff. And Notre Dame’s star running back returned the gaze. At this point, Love is well drilled in knowing when all eyes are on him.
Notre Dame vs. Army score: College Football Playoff berth nearing for Fighting Irish following blowout
No. 6 Notre Dame took a huge step towards the College Football Playoff by demolishing No. 19 Army. The Irish have now won each of their last 16 games against the Black Knights, the longest such streak in rivalry history.
No. 8 Notre Dame has playoff mentality heading into matchup against Virginia
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wants his No. 8 Fighting Irish locked into playoff mode when they host Virginia.
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Watch: How Notre Dame is providing veterans with an opportunity for next chapter
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 ...