Hours before the iconic Army-Navy showdown, the Midshipmen’s defense hinges on a player who almost never wore the uniform, LB MarcAnthony Parker. But now the sophomore star has proved his mettle, racking up 88 total tackles across 11 games, splitting them almost evenly between 42 solo tackles and 46 assists.

The Navy has been leaky against the run over the past couple of seasons, but Parker has quietly emerged as one of the Midshipmen’s most reliable and active tacklers. His best performance came in a 21–13 win over Rice. In that game, he piled up a career-high 13 tackles and added two tackles for loss. He’s also known for having a strong personal foundation. With the most anticipated rivalry game, Navy vs. Army, just hours away, it’s worth taking a closer look at MarcAnthony Parker’s bac

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