Name: Blake Horvath
 
Nickname: Balakay
 
Year: Senior
 
Position: Quarterback
 
Height: 6'2"
 
Weight: 200
 
Hometown: Hilliard, Ohio
 
High School: Hilliard Darby
 
Major: Operations Research
 
What do you want to do after graduation and why? Intelligence or Supply Corps. Great opportunities and people in both communities.
 
Why did you choose Navy?  The prestige of the Naval Academy. It was the best place to be to set myself up for success after graduation, grow as a person and to play FBS football.
 
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to the Navy to play football? It's one of the best choices you'll ever make. Challenge yourself now so that you can be prepared for anything that comes your way.
 
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Right Guard, because I think I could lead block a screen pass better than Hoke Smith II
 
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? Ohio State just because I spent my entire childhood in Columbus as a Buckeye fan. It would be cool to play them and have a lot of friends and family there.
 
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Dynamic & Stochastic Modeling. Shoutout Prof. Salem!
 
 
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Physics. No explanation needed. Lots of sleep lost due to this course.
 
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? Capt. Martinez. I am thankful that I've been taught by Capt. Martinez twice. He gives you great advice on life at the academy and after graduating. I've learned more from him than probably anyone else at this school.
 
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, all because of reels
 
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Not really a person but I enjoy following all the Navy fans who love to show their support!
 
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Capt. Mendenhall, Jackson "El Macho" Gutierrez, Jim Berry and Coach Bryan Miller. Great personalities and wisdom all around! (And Jackson)
 
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Baseball, it's a great environment at the stadium and I'm just a big baseball fan.
 
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Unwritten— Natasha Bedingfield
 
What is your dream vacation? I'd say anywhere in Europe but if I had to choose one I'd say Greece.
 
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: It's not what you do it's how you do it.
 
How would you describe Coach Cronic's Offense: I wouldn't want to play defense against it.
 
How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: Energetic and Tough
 
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Grit
 
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2025? Isaiah Bryant
 
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2025? Job Grant
 
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Brandon Chatman
 
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Hoke Smith II  
 
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2025? Eli Heidenreich
 
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2025? Landon Robinson
 
What are you most looking forward to in 2025? VMI
 
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I'm the best out of all my friends at Disc Golf.
 
Tell us one thing about you that would make a good feature story? It's a long example of the butterfly effect but I ended up at Navy all because of a Los Angeles Angels baseball game.
 
If there was a movie about your life what would it be called and who would play you?  Jim Berry's Best Friend, played by Matthew McConaughey.
 
If you could play another sport at the Naval Academy, what would it be? Squash. Challenging, but I just feel like the atmosphere would be electric.
 
Who is your favorite Navy athlete to watch outside of football? Danny Enovitch, Navy Rugby.
 
Name two players that you think are future team captains? Braxton Woodson and Job Grant