Navy Works Out Deal With Poinsettia Bowl
Navy will return to the Poinsettia Bowl if it wins at least six games this season.
If eligible, Navy would play the second selection from the Mountain West Conference. The date for this year’s game hasn’t been set, although it will be played before Christmas.
Last season, Navy cut a similar, one-year deal with the Meineke Car Care Bowl. Navy earned a bowl bid for the fourth consecutive season and lost 25-24 to Boston College.
The Midshipmen played in the inaugural Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego two years ago, and beat Colorado State 51-30.
The Poinsettia Bowl is sponsored by the San Diego County Credit Union.
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Ralph Heywood, an All-American end at Southern California in 1943 who later served in three wars as a U.S. Marine, has died. He was 85.
He died Tuesday in Bandera, Texas, the school said. The cause was not given.
Heywood captained the 1943 USC team that went 8-2, including a 29-0 victory over Washington in the Rose Bowl. He led the Trojans in receiving in 1942 with 12 catches for 205 yards and 1943 with 11 receptions for 196 yards.
He earned All-American honors in 1943 despite being called into the Marine Corps after five games. He had a 32-year career as an officer in the Marines.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte (Suzie), stepson Robert, stepdaughter Geri and three grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Monday at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio.
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