Army vs Navy
Posted: Saturday, December 06, 2008 by Travis Cody in
Today marks the 109th time that the US Military Academy has played the US Naval Academy. The first game was played on 29 Nov 1890. The Midshipmen have won 54 of the 109 games, including today's 34-0 victory and the last 7 in a row. The Black Knights of Army have won 49 of the games. There have been 7 ties.
There are so many things that draw me back to this game year after year. From the spirit clips made by students from both academies to the seniors introducing themselves and the branches of service they will enter upon graduation, this game reminds me that young people in this country do understand the words duty, honor, and commitment.
Once the competition has ended, the losing team goes to its student section. The players are called to attention on the field with the students in the stands. And the band plays the school alma matre. The winning team stands at attention behind them as a show of respect and solidarity. Then both teams proceed to the winning team's students for a repeat of the ritual.
Congratulations to the seniors from both academies. I thank them for their commitment to becoming the future leaders of our armed forces, and wish them well as they graduate next spring to the defense of our country and our liberty.
United States Military Academy
Duty, Honor, Country
United States Naval Academy
From knowledge, seapower
you know I had to be pulling for Army but they were just not in the game. I tip my hat to Navy.