Name: Kip Frankland
Year: Junior
Position: Right Tackle
Height: 6-3
Weight: 285
Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.
High School: Houston High
Major: Quantitative Economics
What do you want to do after graduation and why? Marine Corps. They have the best men and leaders in the nation.
Why did you choose Navy? Coach O'Rourke talked to me about Conor McGregor for 30 minutes on my official visit. I was sold right then.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? Make sure you like to run block
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? QB. I would be a field general, but I would need a better arm.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule who would you choose and why? Arkansas State, because one of my best friends plays running back for them and I would love to see him play again
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? I really enjoy the leadership classes here. The department as a whole is full of wonderful people and the classes are very worthwhile.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Physics 1 and 2, they just didn't make sense.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? Capt. Gats has been my favorite teacher here so far. He really helped me in Physics 1 and was just a great teacher to be around.
Favorite form of social media and why? Twitter, just to see Scott Strasemeier somehow comment on 10 games at once. It's crazy
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? PFT commentator and Big Cat from Barstool. They are funny.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Men's Lacrosse, because of Sam Dracobly and Phil Arnold
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Hockey, I think it is the second most fun sport to play and everyone can score goals.
If you had to be quarantined with four people associated with Navy Football, who would you choose and why? Johnny Hodges, Joseph Petti, Daniel Davies and Jamie Romo. I think by the end we would all try and kill each other, but the first two days would be hilarious
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Big Bootie mix 13
What is your dream vacation? Going to a Lake and tubing on a boat
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? 8
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? We get to play very close to home so my family can come to every game
Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote: "I'm sorry but I have to take away your birthday"
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Legit
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2021 and why? I think Zachary Kuhlman is going to produce. I've seen him put in a ton of work since spring ball.
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2021 and why? Johnny Hodges is going to have a big year, not sure if it will be a surprise or not, but he's a grinder and he's going to make a lot of big plays.
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why? Michael Salisbury, he's just a dog.
What player epitomizes Navy Football and why? Diego Fagot, because he's very team oriented and wants what's best for the team. He also plays his heart out every snap.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2021 and why? I think it will be Chance Warren, because he's going to get a lot of touches and he should have some big holes to run through and put up a lot of points this year.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2021 and why? Diego Fagot, because he's an unreal play maker and he's shown time and time again he is one of the best players in the nation.
What was the biggest lesson you learned during COVID-19? I learned how important face to face communication is.
What are you most looking forward to in 2021 now that things are back to "normal"? Hopefully no more covid tests. My nose has had enough!
