Rutgers vs Army - Game Thread
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When playing at Hackettstown HS, our team doctor was Steve Stanowicz who played at Rutgers. His brother Joe was a legend at Army football, and at Rutgers. The Stanowicz family very well known in Hackettstown and Warren County. They put a big bright star on top of their home on Buck Hill overlooking Hackettstown, well know in that area during Christmas .
Joseph John Stanowicz was born in Hackettstown, NJ, and raised by his mother. His father died when Joe was just six years old. As young boys, he and his older brother Steve, who became a medical doctor from Rutgers University, sold celery door-to-door to help raise money to support the family.
In high school, Joe twice won all-state honors in football as a fullback. He attended Blair Academy, where he again excelled in football and began to wrestle competitively before entering West Point in 1942.
As a cadet, Joe was a key player on Army’s legendary football teams of that era and was named an All-American guard in 1943 and 1944. He also became Army’s first Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Champion in 1944, and earned the title again in 1945.
In March 2000, Joe was ranked 78 on the list of the Top 100 Sports People of the Century, published by the Express Times of Easton, PA. The '45 Howitzer stated, "Joe is a small-town boy who does things in a big way. In all his dealings, his common sense and his sense of values have stood him in good stead. Add to these an engaging personality and the happy faculty of winning friends easily, and you have the qualities which insure the making of an outstanding officer and gentleman."
His friendliness and judgment were universally recognized among classmates, and his accomplishments were rewarded by his election as class vice president during his First Class year. He was a good friend who always had a cheerful thing to say when he stopped to talk. We always will remember him as a fine friend and classmate.
After graduation, Joe joined the 20th Infantry, 6th Division, Korea, and met a charming Army nurse from the 1st Station Hospital. They married in Seoul, Korea, in October 1947, and their son Joe II was born at Ft. Ord, CA, in December 1948. Joe II became a licensed construction contractor.
The Stanowiczs had an interesting tour at Ft. Richardson, AK, during 1953—55, where they lived in quarters at Ft. Richardson. They remember enduring 24-hour sunlight in the summer in contrast to the short winter days, while errant moose roamed all around the post.
Joe was then assigned to ROTC duty at Rutgers University, his brother’s alma mater, where he volunteered as a football line coach. Joe retired from the Army in 1966 after serious knee trouble and sought help from a nephew, who was a doctor.
Joe always will be remembered as the gentle giant; a quiet, strong man who was very considerate of others; and a loyal friend and classmate. His beloved wife Nell notes that Joe never complained about anything and was a true gentleman in every sense of the word, as well as being the best husband anyone could ever find.
To his classmates, Joe was a noble person and we all were much better, thanks to our association with him. We say, "May he rest in peace."
Classmates
Joseph John Stanowicz was born in Hackettstown, NJ, and raised by his mother. His father died when Joe was just six years old. As young boys, he and his older brother Steve, who became a medical doctor from Rutgers University, sold celery door-to-door to help raise money to support the family.
In high school, Joe twice won all-state honors in football as a fullback. He attended Blair Academy, where he again excelled in football and began to wrestle competitively before entering West Point in 1942.
As a cadet, Joe was a key player on Army’s legendary football teams of that era and was named an All-American guard in 1943 and 1944. He also became Army’s first Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Champion in 1944, and earned the title again in 1945.
In March 2000, Joe was ranked 78 on the list of the Top 100 Sports People of the Century, published by the Express Times of Easton, PA. The '45 Howitzer stated, "Joe is a small-town boy who does things in a big way. In all his dealings, his common sense and his sense of values have stood him in good stead. Add to these an engaging personality and the happy faculty of winning friends easily, and you have the qualities which insure the making of an outstanding officer and gentleman."
His friendliness and judgment were universally recognized among classmates, and his accomplishments were rewarded by his election as class vice president during his First Class year. He was a good friend who always had a cheerful thing to say when he stopped to talk. We always will remember him as a fine friend and classmate.
After graduation, Joe joined the 20th Infantry, 6th Division, Korea, and met a charming Army nurse from the 1st Station Hospital. They married in Seoul, Korea, in October 1947, and their son Joe II was born at Ft. Ord, CA, in December 1948. Joe II became a licensed construction contractor.
The Stanowiczs had an interesting tour at Ft. Richardson, AK, during 1953—55, where they lived in quarters at Ft. Richardson. They remember enduring 24-hour sunlight in the summer in contrast to the short winter days, while errant moose roamed all around the post.
Joe was then assigned to ROTC duty at Rutgers University, his brother’s alma mater, where he volunteered as a football line coach. Joe retired from the Army in 1966 after serious knee trouble and sought help from a nephew, who was a doctor.
Joe always will be remembered as the gentle giant; a quiet, strong man who was very considerate of others; and a loyal friend and classmate. His beloved wife Nell notes that Joe never complained about anything and was a true gentleman in every sense of the word, as well as being the best husband anyone could ever find.
To his classmates, Joe was a noble person and we all were much better, thanks to our association with him. We say, "May he rest in peace."
Classmates
Longa out too? We're f*cked today unless LC catches 5 TD's. Never seen such a little amount of "red," in the stands, for one of our games at Michie.
I still can't believe just how screwed up this year has been...and how it seems to get worse by the minute.
Joe P.
I beg to differ, Mr Announcer. Our DL is better than Tulane's even without Hamilton or a healthy Turay.
THERE YOU GO! Total penetration on that blocked kick!
First ever college play for the Army QB, issues with snaps all week, can't pass block for more than 3 seconds... make our reads, tackle well, and we will win today.
First ever college play for the Army QB, issues with snaps all week, can't pass block for more than 3 seconds... make our reads, tackle well, and we will win today.
He's really come along this year. A rare bright spot this season.
Nice start. Blocked FG, then efficient, methodical drive for a TD, featuring our best playmakers. Army is just not very good and if we don't win by 2-3 TDs, despite the injuries/suspension, I'll be disappointed.
If the D can stay disciplined, bend but not break, this is what should happen. Hopefully we can keep this up all game.
I don't know if it is intentional or not, but I like kicking it off just short of the goal line vs Army. Our better athletes should be able to contain them inside the 25 more often than not.
Maybe but try to enjoy what might be our best chance at a win before the season ends.
Is anyone suggesting otherwise? I'm trying to enjoy this game for what it is: a game against an opponent we should beat.
Burning our first timeout slightly ahead of schedule. Hopefully they're either setting up the block or a big Grant return.
