Name: Kip Frankland
Year: Senior
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-1
Weight: 306
Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.
High School: Houston
Major: Quantitative Economics
What do you want to do after graduation and why? Pilot. I've never seen a grumpy pilot
Why did you choose Navy? Great school with great football
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? Do it
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? QB, I think I could beat Tai out of the starting job
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? Austin Peay, to play my friend Harrison Wilkes
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Accounting with Maj. Z, I loved it
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Physics 1 and 2, they teach those two classes in a foreign language
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? George Jamison, Memphis made brotherhood guy. Who couldn't love him?
Favorite form of social media and why? BeReal, I think it's hilarious
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Pat McAfee, he has some of the funniest content in the world
If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why?: Phil Arnold, Sam Dracobly and the chef at Dry Dock.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Men's Lacrosse, they have a lot of great guys and they're a fun group to watch
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Lacrosse, they have a great crew and play high level ball
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? No Scrubs by TLC
What is your dream vacation? Margaritaville
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? 8
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? My parents can come to all our games
Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote: I'm sorry but I have to take away your birthday
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2022 and why? Ahmad Bradley, he's prepared to play good football and has the mindset to be great
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2022 and why? Jianni Woodson-Brooks, he's going to be an all-conference guy. He had an insane spring.
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why? Tai Lavatai, he's always banged up but he keeps pushing for the team.
What player epitomizes Navy Football and why? Jamie Romo, he knows the playbook inside and out, he is a great classroom performer, a good guy in Bancroft Hall and he likes to have fun on weekends
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2022 and why? Tai Lavatai, we can only be as good as he leads us to be.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2022 and why? John Marshall, he's a seasoned vet who knows how to lead our defense.
What are you most looking forward to in 2022? Winning the game and then enjoying a Saturday night with the boys.
