Noah Copeland has scored three of his five touchdowns this season in the past two games. His 152 carries are the most for a Navy sophomore fullback in the triple-option era, which dates to 2002. (Associated Press)
Navy fullback Noah Copeland, shown on a 12-yard touchdown run against Army on Dec. 8 then celebrating the score (below), plays a battering style despite his 5-foot-10, 205-pound frame. He has 694 yards entering the Fight Hunger Bowl against Arizona State on Dec. 29 in San Francisco. (Associated Press)
Noah Copeland has scored three of his five touchdowns this season in the past two games. His 152 carries are the most for a Navy sophomore fullback in the triple-option era, which dates to 2002. (Associated Press)
Navy's Keenan Reynolds (19) celebrates a touchdown with Noah Copeland (34) and Gee Gee Greene, top, during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Army, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, in Philadelphia. Navy won 17-13. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Navy fullback Noah Copeland (34) is stopped by Penn State linebackers Mike Hull, left, and Michael Mauti, right rear, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Navy fullback Noah Copeland (34) is stopped by Penn State linebackers Mike Hull, left, and Michael Mauti, right rear, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
