Navy's Ironman OT Jeff Battipaglia: Unbreakable Starter with 39 Straight Games
Jeff Battipaglia, Navy's senior offensive tackle from the 2010 season, embodied relentless toughness by missing just one practice in four years and anchoring the line for 39 consecutive starts, including 27 dating back to 2008—earning Lombardi Award watch list nods and his teammates' Most Inspirational Player honor at the Poinsettia Bowl. Coaches raved about his absolute joy to coach, high football IQ, and role in Navy's 10-4 campaign with a Texas Bowl win. A 6'4", 265-lb leader with zero quit, he's the ultimate selfless trench warrior—perfect for teams craving durable, high-character linemen.
