Name: Ben Purvis
Year: Junior
Position: Guard
Height: 6'3
Weight: 295
Hometown: Wichita, Kansas
High School: Bishop Carroll Catholic
Major: General Science
What do you want to do after graduation and why? Marine or Navy Aviation and when I get out of the military I would like to own a farm and grow crops and own animals. I'm a huge dog person so a dog farm sounds appealing.
Why did you choose Navy? I chose Navy because of all the opportunities you have by going here. Plus the people are tremendous, and I really enjoy being around them.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? Why not attend a place that challenges you to become a better person on and off the field?
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Definitely cornerback. Hoke Smith says he has the best hands on the team, but I disagree. If he lined up against me at receiver there is no shot he even comes close to catching the ball.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? UNLV. My brother plays there so I think it would be cool to line up against him.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Premodern in the West with Dr. Cross. The class was electric and Dr. Cross made it very enjoyable.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Calculus 2. Same answer two years in a row. After rethinking my decision on the hardest class, this is number one without a close second. There is something about Calculus 2 that did not make the class easy.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? Dr. Cross. He is an absolutely wonderful professor.
Favorite form of social media and why? I'd probably say instagram. Just being able to keep up with my friends back home is nice.
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Dave Portnoy's dog, Miss Peaches. She has the best social media account by far.
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Elijah Oatsvall and Sean Gallagher (my two roommates),
Dylan Spelios and Jack Flaherty (our honorary roommates).
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Lacrosse. My roommate Sean Gallagher is a LSM and it's fun to see him play.
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Tennis. I was once called the "Young Roger Federer" by a friend of mine.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Through the Storm by NBA Youngboy
What is your dream vacation? My family and I went on a cross country road trip to drop me off for I-Day (yes, we actually did this, and it was a blast).
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? Competition is very solid.
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: "Come out to work every day, because you'll never know when it'll be your last."
How would you describe Coach Cronic's Offense: Dynamic
How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: Tenacious
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Hard-nosed
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2024? Isaiah Bryant
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2024? Job Grant
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Kenneth McShan
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Colin Ramos
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2024? Alex Tecza
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2024? Luke Pirris
What are you most looking forward to in 2024? Going to war on the gridiron with my brothers
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I have the best Mickey Mantle baseball card collection in the world for someone my age.
If there was a Movie about your Life what would it be called and who would play you? Corn Fed played by Jonah Hill. Definitely a comedy movie.
