This game embodies the best of amateur athletics. Leaving aside the military component of this there is the fact that none of these men will play in the NFL. They are playing this game for the love of it. They go through the riguours of both academy and football life and come out better men for it.

If you are no patriot, but love spirited competition this game is for. If you love your country but are indifferent to games not involving Michigan this game is for you. 

I used to be indifferent to this game,  but as the college game becomes ever more professionalized games such as Army-Navy grow in stature because of the purity of the game itself. I have finally comprehended why it is so special.

Each player today will give his last ounce of effort. He will run, block, and tackle with a tenacity unsurpassed. He will give it his all for all is he what he can only give as a officer as in the United States military. It's expected of them on the field of play and battle.

It's in recognition of this that I'll watch today.

I won't and can't take sides. My late grandfathers would surely choose the Navy as they were both Marines, but I have no skin in this game. I am a civilian. I appreciate and honor all those who serve this nation honorably. It is my fondest hope that someday this nation will prove itself worthy of the sacrifices of those who have "borne the battle".