Some rivalry games play for trophies. Others play for bragging rights for their school and state. And then there is the Army/Navy game. A game that is played front and center in front of our nation and all over the world. These players are enemies on the gridiron but they’re brothers in arms in the heat of battle. This game is so big, that the President of the United States traditionally switches sides for each half to watch the game. It’s the game that is played for our serviceman that serve across the globe, who put their lives on the line for freedom and democracy. Any the majority of these brave young men will be doing the same when their time has been called. You owe it to yourself to salute these men, these brave warriors who fight for something bigger and better.
Under the leadership of Jeff Monken, the Black Knights from West Point took their first step in turning the tide in this rivalry by beating Navy 21-17 last season for the first time in 14 years. If Army can beat Navy again, rivalry will get nasty for the first time in a long time. For Navy, losing to Army is non negotiable. Let’s be real- Navy has dominated this series for a while and Coach Ken Niumatalolo knows that Army has a little Momentum. For Navy to get back on track, they need to work on the little things and hang on to the ball. It’s something that killed them in this game last year.
Navy leads the series 60-50. Army wants to get back in this thing. Snow is in the forecast and both teams usually run the ball majority of the time. One thing is for certain, today’s game is going to be a good one. If you love college football and our country, check out the Army/Navy game. It truly is America’s game.
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