Navy Routs Tulane- 12th Man Struggles

Navy football overcame some late struggles from the 12th Man to post an impressive 49-21 victory over Tulane before a Homecoming Crowd of over 33,000. The victory moved Navy closer to a bowl, but raised questions regarding the statud of the 12th Man for this Saturday's game against Notre Dame. Coach Paul Johnson was not concerned saying "we had our most impressive game against Rice two weeks ago without him, so I think we can survive." However, Superintendent Rempt showed some discontent, saying "without the 12th Man helping to block that punt against Air Force we'd be lost." Vice Adm. Rempt stressed to Johnson that the 12th Man must play this weekend for Navy to have any chance to break their long losing streak to the Irish. Johnson, however, may let the 12th Man rest during the Temple game to recover from some bumps and bruises. Both Rempt and Johnson asserted that the 12th Man must be ready for the Dec. 3 Army game, against an Army team who beat Air Force. "I've decided to give the 12th Man some leave at Thanksgiving so he can come back rested and healthy for Army," said Adm. Rempt yesterday, "and I trust that he won't disappoint his teammates."