Navy junior safety Evan Fochtman loves the freedom to make plays in his team's new defensive scheme under first-year coordinator Brian Newberry.
He took full advantage of that opportunity in the season opener against Holy Cross when he found a seam and delivered a jarring hit to quarterback Connor Degenhardt for a 6-yard loss.
"This is a fun defense to play in. I'm excited," Fochtman said. "Coach Newberry came in with great energy and a new coaching staff, new playbook. There's a lot of plays to be made. I am just excited to go out and make them."
