Brad Smith played left tackle at Westmoore High School, protecting the blindside of his quarterback. A guy by the name of Brian Newberry. More than 30 years later, Newberry, Navy’s head coach, is a ...

And those who know Newberry best? They couldn’t be more proud of Newberry, who in his early 50s is still the same Brian they remember from high school — save for the thick white beard that frames his ...

Old teammates and coaches of Brian Newberry’s greeted him with back-cracking hugs after Navy’s 21-20 win over Newberry’s home-state Sooners in the Armed Forces Bowl.