Sport History's longest streak of consecutive games won between two teams continues to the number of 43. Despite the streak of games won there is still a tremendous amount of respect between the two teams and their programs; both schools focus and work harder at preparing students for their careers outside of sports other than competing to win a couple football games right now. I don't believe Brian Hampton would have made much of a difference if he played.

College: Notre Dame Conference: IA Independents Columnist: Jeff Carnahan
Name # Ht Wt Speed Pos Class Game Notes

Brady Quinn 10 6' 4.0" 231 4.70 QB 2007: Watch out people he's hitting his stride. Had two touchdowns in the pocket, one rolling out, and one on the ground. His touchdown rolling out to the left was most impressive. He purposively threw it to the outside of the WR making him spin his shoulder to adjust to the ball and get to the open space. Brady just makes the two minute drill relaxing when he plays. Grade: Very Positive.

Rhema McKnight 5 6' 2.0" 212 0.00 WR 2007: The biggest game of the trio of WRs. Mcknight proved to be a combination of agility and extension scoring two touchdowns using those qualities. I don't believe he is a true burner but we learn everyday in the NFL speed is not essential for the position. McKnight is a mirror image to D.J. Hackett in my mind and could go in the 5th round as well. Grade: Slightly Positive.

Victor Abiamiri 95 6' 4.0" 260 0.00 DE 2007: Show cased his speed in this game consistently getting around the right tackle and collected two sacks because of it. Even though he probably wished they passed more often he stayed home and still reeked havic in the backfield. Grade: Positive.

Ryan Harris 68 6' 5.0" 288 0.00 OT 2007: Looks very patient on the field and willing to wait for his man to make the first move instead of taking his chance to lay the big knock on the man. His greatest asset as a pass blocker though is his biggest weakness as a run blocker but thankfully Navy's defense is not aggressive against the run. Grade: Slightly Positive.

Jeff Samardzija 83 6' 5.0" 215 0.00 WR 2007: They call him "The Shark" but he's more like a dog shark than a great white. He made only one or two catches on the day for minimal yardage. He was also not quick enough to get to and position himself to block when he was closer to the formation. Grade: Negative.

John Sullivan 78 6' 4.0" 298 0.00 C 2007: Has not shown any snapping problems to date. One thing that stood out to me was his ability to move from man to man quickly and efficiently in the run game. Grade: Neutral.

Tom Zbikowski 9 6' 1.0" 208 0.00 S 2007: Respected his job as the pitch man and kept step on step with his guy to make the solid tackle most of the time. The Irish did not have to worry about pass coverage the entire day. Grade: Neutral.

Darius Walker 3 5' 10.0" 208 0.00 HB 2008: Navy may not sport a challenge defensively but Darius Walker still had a fine day. Going over a hundred yards rushing on the day he displayed some qualities I've haven't seen before such as power running and the ability to slip past those shoulder and arm tackles. Grade: Positive.

Dan Santucci 50 6' 4.0" 290 0.00 OG 2007: The better of the two guards in my opinion. He holds his blocks well enough and tries to drive his feet when he blocks. He cannot be as successful in the NFL if he keeps overleaning into his blocks to compensate for his lack of weight. Grade: Neutral.

Bob Morton 76 6' 4.0" 292 0.00 OG 2007: A clone of Santucci with a little more strength. Not as quick as his weight suggests and twists his hips way too much because of it. Grade: Neutral.

Derek Landri 66 6' 3.0" 277 0.00 DT 2007: He's not your typical bull rushing DT but has been double and triple teamed like he was one. Landri's game is all about technique. I saw an effective rip and spin move on the same play, pretty rare for a DT. Of course who wouldn't look like a monster against Navy's OL where the tallest person is the same height as the FB and they all weigh like defensive ends. Grade: Slightly Positive.

Ambrose Wooden 22 5' 11.0" 197 0.00 CB 2008: He either DNP or did not make any plays because I never glimpsed him and his number was never called. Grade: Inc.

Chinedum Ndukwe 18 6' 2.0" 219 0.00 S 2007: Ndukwe was lining up closer to the LOS in this game so that he could translate his aggressiveness into the backfield. He will come up like a speeding bullet but will at times get ahead of the actual ball carrier. Its a shame that he doesn't play with the same fervor against the pass and in special teams blocking. Grade: Neutral.

Players to Watch: John Carlson TE Jr.

College: Navy Conference: IA Independents Columnist: Jeff Carnahan
Name # Ht Wt Speed Pos Class Game Notes

Adam Ballard 22 6' 1.0" 223 0.00 FB 2008: A decent game for Navy's top prospect. I discovered today that he can catch a football and be involved in a passing game. Doesn't so much block but bull rushes up field to cause disruption up the middle of the defense and sell the fake. When he does block I've seen effective chop blocks behind the line of scrimmage. Grade: Neutral.

Rob Caldwell 57 6' 0.0" 229 0.00 LB 2007: The leader of the defense mentally but lacks the a presence. He hops instead of gains depth on play-action and sort of slides off blocks it appears. Two separate noticeable penalties make for a frustrating day. Nothing breems special in him and his athleticism is average. Grade: Slightly Negative.

Brian Hampton 3 5' 11.0" 208 4.55 QB 2007: (DNP) QB Kalpo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada made his first start.

Players to watch: Keenan Little CB Sr and Tyler Tidwell OLB Sr.