June 7

June 7th, a seemingly quiet day on the calendar, holds a surprising array of significant moments in American football history. This series will explore various events that unfolded on this specific date, highlighting its unique contributions to the sport's rich and evolving narrative. From pivotal administrative recognitions to other notable occurrences, June 7th connects different facets of football's past.

Join us as we delve into the archives to uncover the stories behind these June 7th milestones. We'll examine how individuals and decisions on this day have shaped collegiate programs and the broader football landscape, revealing the unexpected ways in which a single date can contribute to the enduring legacy of American football.

June 7, 2016 - The National Football Foundation recognized the U.S. Naval Academy’s Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk with the NFF John L. Toner Award. The group’s FootballFoundation.org tells us that the award is presented annually by the NFF, to recognize an athletics director who has demonstrated superior administrative abilities and shown outstanding dedication to college athletics and particularly college football.

Since being introduced as the Academy’s 28th Director of Athletics on Sept. 4, 2001, Gladchuk has led the Navy Athletics program to phenomenal success. Navy has finished either first or second during each of the past 10 years in the race for the President’s Cup, claimed by the conference member with the highest cumulative sports point total based on championships and final standings in all sports.

During the 2015-16 season, the Midshipmen claimed seven conference championships, and they have dominated the entire Patriot League during the last five seasons, winning 36 conference titles or twice as many championships as any other school during the period.