Notre Dame vs. Army has special meaning for Irish kicker Eric Goins, a 30-year-old veteran
Goins served seven years in the U.S. Army and at 30 years old is one of the older players in college football. Freeman's military ties are due to his father serving in the Air Force, and he says he was happy when Goins joined the team and thought Goins' experience would be a "huge addition" to the football team.
Army-Notre Dame Game Features Unique Connection for Fighting Irish Kicker
There are already a litany of relevant and incredible storylines entering Saturday's game between the Army West Point Black Knights and Notre Dame.
Army game has special meaning for Notre Dame kicker Eric Goins
But this year’s matchup is extra special for one Notre Dame player. Eric Goins played football at The Citadel in the early 2010s before serving seven years in the U.S. Army. Now, the 30-year-old is back in the states playing for the Fighting Irish, mainly as their kickoff specialist.
Notre Dame kicker, Army veteran highlighted in NBC Sports video
Notre Dame walk-on kicker Eric Goins is 30 years old, but there’s a reason he’s older than most college football players. After four years at The Citadel and seven years serving in the Army, he decided to pursue his MBA at Notre Dame. While doing so, he also decided to become a walk-on for the football team.
How Notre Dame provides opportunity for veterans
Fighting Irish kicker Eric Goins, who served served years in the United States Army, discusses how Notre Dame has provided veterans with a path to their next chapter as they transition out of the military service.
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Injury update: Zac Yoakam took the first-team reps at kicker again for Notre Dame football
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Irish attempt to wake up echoes in matchup with unbeaten, No. 18 Army
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Live updates: Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman pre-Army press conference
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Grading the Irish: How did Notre Dame fare in businesslike win over Florida State?
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No. 8 Notre Dame has playoff mentality heading into matchup against Virginia
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Betting buzz: From 5,000-1 to 500-1, Army faces Notre Dame
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