Name: Nolan Barber
Year: Sophomore
Position: Nose Guard
Height: 6-2
Weight: 280
Hometown: Toledo, Ohio
High School: Anthony Wayne
Major: Operations Research
What do you want to do after graduation and why? I want to be a Marine because I feel like that community gives me the best opportunity to still be a part of a team, challenge myself, and develop into the best leader I can possibly become.
Why did you choose Navy? I chose Navy because of the second to none relationships that are developed while playing here and also the opportunity to have an immediate impact on the world upon graduation.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? I would tell them to be prepared for a very worthwhile challenge that will provide you with a team full of brothers and great opportunities both on the field and in life.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? I would play running back, because I played it in middle school and I loved running people over and scoring touchdowns.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? I would like to play Ohio State because I am from Ohio and I think it would be fun to play against a team that most of my friends at home are fans of.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? My favorite class was Calculus because I had great professors and the subject was interesting to me.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Chemistry was definitely the hardest class for me because I just could not seem to understand it at all.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? Capt. Martinez was my favorite teacher because he really made an effort to make sure we understood the material and he also did "Fleet Friday" every week.
Favorite form of social media and why? My favorite form of social media is Instagram because it allows me to keep up to date with how people are doing that I may have lost contact with.
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? I like to follow Jocko Willink on social media because he motivates me with his videos and makes me realize that there's always someone working harder.
If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why?: I would have dinner with Javan Bouton, Brent Self, David Hixon, and Colin Ramos because that is an extremely funny group to be around and it would make for a hilarious dinner.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? I like to follow basketball because I grew up playing it and the flow of the game is very entertaining
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? I would wrestle, because I did it in high school and feel like I could be pretty good at it in college.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Mockingbird by Eminem is playing because it gets me very fired up.
What is your dream vacation? Hawaii
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? No less than 16 teams.
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? We get to play the best of college football week in and week out and have a realistic goal to play in a New Year's Six bowl game.
Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote: "It is freaking hard as crap to win."
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Gritty
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2022 and why? Daba Fofana is going to shock a lot of people because he just puts his head down and works. He will be an explosive playmaker in the run game.
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2022 and why? Justin Reed is going to step up in a big way this season and will shock a ton of people.
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why? Everyone on this team is tough.
What player epitomizes Navy Football and why? Eavan Gibbons epitomizes Navy football because he doesn't say much he just puts his head down and is always one of the hardest workers in the room.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2022 and why? Tai Lavaitai will be the MVP this year because he has stepped up big time as a leader so far and will be able to make a lot of good things happen for us.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2022 and why? Colin Ramos is going to step up big time for the defense this year. He has an unmatched work ethic and plays with a chip on his shoulder.
What are you most looking forward to in 2022? I am looking forward to taking the season one game at a time and winning as many games as possible as a team.
