Army Navy game week is officially underway. The game will be televised on CBS on 8 December at 1PM Mountain Time.
Respectfully called America's game, this tradition dates back to 1890. This year Army's uniforms will honor the 1st Infantry Division - also known as The Big Red One. 100 years ago, America's 1st Division led by General Blackjack Pershing helped end WW1.
Army is currently ranked inside the top 25 by both the AP and the coaches. Navy has had a bit of a down year. But, put all that aside for obvious reasons. It should be a great game. As you'll recall the game last year came down to a last second, winning FG attempt missed by Navy. Army went on the beat San Diego State in their bowl game.
There are a little over 4000 cadets at West Point, and the same number of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy. This Spring the seniors will graduate and then enter the best Army and the best Navy ever built and trained in history. They will lead Soldiers and Sailors around the globe, sometimes in harm's way. Some will serve the 5-year minimum while others will serve full careers in our military.
If you missed last year's CBS opening sequence, here is the link. It is really well done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9ksGeB_2VQ
I hope all of you can find some time to watch these men compete...
Go Army, beat Navy.
Respectfully called America's game, this tradition dates back to 1890. This year Army's uniforms will honor the 1st Infantry Division - also known as The Big Red One. 100 years ago, America's 1st Division led by General Blackjack Pershing helped end WW1.
Army is currently ranked inside the top 25 by both the AP and the coaches. Navy has had a bit of a down year. But, put all that aside for obvious reasons. It should be a great game. As you'll recall the game last year came down to a last second, winning FG attempt missed by Navy. Army went on the beat San Diego State in their bowl game.
There are a little over 4000 cadets at West Point, and the same number of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy. This Spring the seniors will graduate and then enter the best Army and the best Navy ever built and trained in history. They will lead Soldiers and Sailors around the globe, sometimes in harm's way. Some will serve the 5-year minimum while others will serve full careers in our military.
If you missed last year's CBS opening sequence, here is the link. It is really well done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9ksGeB_2VQ
I hope all of you can find some time to watch these men compete...
Go Army, beat Navy.