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TBT: “Is Army West Point The New ‘Linebacker U’?

by: Charles Grevious10/16/25goblackknights

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We know the tradition of many college football programs that can lay claim to certain standouts when it comes to designated positions. For example, there USC and the tailback tradition that is tied to the program. Of course, there’s Penn State and their history of outstanding linebackers.

Former Army LB, Jimmy Ciarlo (Buffalo Bills #35)

CLICK HERE: That brings us to our TBT article, which is a 2024 GoBlackKnights.com piece, ‘Is Army West Point The New ‘Linebacker U’?

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