The 1948 Army Cadets football team represented the United States Military Academy as an independent during the 1948 college football season. Led by head coach Earl Blaik, the Cadets offense scored 294 points while the defense allowed 89 points. At season’s end, Army was ranked sixth in the nation.When Pride Still Mattered, David Maraniss, p.99, Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, New York, NY, 1999,
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Coaching staff Head coach Earl Blaik implemented a two-platoon system, using specialists strictly for offense and defense.When Pride Still Mattered, David Maraniss, p.105, Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, New York, NY, 1999, Offensive coach Sid Gillman left Army after the season to become the head coach at the University of Cincinnati.When Pride Still Mattered, David Maraniss, p.97, Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, New York, NY, 1999,
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