Army grants extension to Monken

Army signed coach Jeff Monken to a multiyear contract extension, the school announced Thursday.

Terms and length of the contract were not disclosed for Monken, who owns a 16-23 record in his fourth year at the school.

“Jeff has been the right fit for the Army West Point football team since his arrival and this extension is a natural progression.” Army athletic director Boo Corrigan said. “In addition to building a winning program on the field, Jeff and his staff, including our Officer Representatives, believe strongly in the academy’s larger mission of developing leaders of character to lead the U.S. Army. We’re excited that Jeff will continue to lead our football program in the years to come.”

The Black Knights are coming off their first bowl appearance in six seasons, a victory over North Texas in the Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl.

Prior to the bowl victory, Monken also guided Army to its first win over rival Navy since 2001.

Army (2-0), which opened the season with wins over Fordham and Buffalo, visits No. 8 Ohio State on Saturday.