December 14th, 2013 at 3:18 PM ^
This is my favorite game where I have no affiliation one way or the other to watch. It's refreshing to watch two running football teams go at it.
December 14th, 2013 at 3:20 PM ^
I come from a family of Army Rangers.
My grandfather & his four brothers were all in the Rangers in WWII.
So Go Army, beat the squids!
December 14th, 2013 at 3:21 PM ^
Given the way that recruiting has evolved, player conditioning and size has increased, and super conferences have formed/are forming, we may never see an Army or Navy national champion ever again. But, that does not take away ANYTHING from this game. It's pretty amazing and awesome that even though the rest of college football is drifting towards commercialization, money, and sponsorship, the Army-Navy game has remained as traditional as it ever has. In fact, it's hard to argue that there is truly something more "American" that exists - college sports (American), football (American), Army-Navy.
I love that it's held in Philly, right in between West Point and Annapolis. Watching the March On earlier (at halftime!) gave me chills. Somehow, I feel like an Army win to snap their losing streak would reverberate so much more than Michigan's win over Ohio St. in 2011. Even if you can only watch for 2 minutes today, it's worth every second.
December 14th, 2013 at 3:21 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 3:21 PM ^
love this game. attended the 2011 game in washington and loved the atmosphere.
December 14th, 2013 at 3:21 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 3:24 PM ^
I never really understood why they never give one of the Air Force v. service academies (I would think Navy would make the most sense given the overlap) the same pomp and circumstance treatment that this game gets.
December 14th, 2013 at 3:37 PM ^
There is obviously more history there but seems like the AF and Army would be on a similar level.
December 14th, 2013 at 5:21 PM ^
December 15th, 2013 at 1:45 PM ^
Funny ... But low.
December 14th, 2013 at 3:22 PM ^
Snow + America = Nobody Loses
December 14th, 2013 at 3:22 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 4:01 PM ^
Exactly what I was saying! This game would be recognizable 50 years ago. Can you imagine if we took someone sitting in the stands at the Rose Bowl 50 years ago and put them in Pasadena next month? And the Rose Bowl isn't even that bad compared to every other game.
December 14th, 2013 at 3:25 PM ^
Here is how Army and Navy match up per TeamRankings:
Offense
|
Army | Navy |
Yards/Play | 5.4 | 5.6 |
Points/Play | 0.341 | 0.452 |
Rush Play % | 80.05% | 81.22% |
Pass Play % | 19.95% | 18.78% |
Completion % | 48.89% | 49.57% |
3D Conv % | 45.58% | 50.76% |
RZ Scoring % | 88.89% | 90.48% |
Defense
|
Army | Navy |
Opp Yards/Play | 6.7 | 5.8 |
Opp Points/Play | 0.520 | 0.405 |
Opp Completion % | 62.82% | 71.65% |
Opp 3D Conv % | 46.15% | 52.14% |
Opp RZ Scoring % | 84.44% |
75.00% |
Over there, they are also saying that Army is a 13.5 point underdog and giving a projected score of 31-18.
December 14th, 2013 at 3:27 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 3:30 PM ^
I don't know if there's a Gary Danielson drinking game for this one, but making an analogy between Auburn and the service academies is definitely chug your drink.
December 14th, 2013 at 3:32 PM ^
There might not be much more that embodies America than this game.
I have no dog in this fight, but it'd be great to see Army snap their losing streak, especially after they came so close last year. You think we at Michigan have had it bad against OSU? At least we've beaten our rival in the last decade.
December 14th, 2013 at 3:33 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 4:01 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 3:36 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 3:40 PM ^
those two are sickening.
December 14th, 2013 at 3:45 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 3:56 PM ^
Danielson is at his worst during this game...it is as if he feels contractually obligated to remind everyone watching that the players for the academies don't have the athletic ability of those playing for major college programs.
I refuse to believe CBS couldn't put together a different crew for this game.
December 14th, 2013 at 4:07 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 4:11 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 4:47 PM ^
President, Wooden Award, and Heisman ... was that the Q? Wasn't watching.
December 14th, 2013 at 4:11 PM ^
and Navy
December 14th, 2013 at 4:25 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 4:24 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 4:45 PM ^
Hooyah!
ST-8
SDV T-1
December 14th, 2013 at 4:58 PM ^
Anyone else watch that halftime show with Winston, Mason, and Manziel?
I was taken aback by how Manziel is now the "mature guy" there. Honestly, his story reminds me so much of the Fab Five. Wish the kid luck.
December 14th, 2013 at 5:02 PM ^
I'm not sure what kind of rebuild or progress they're referring to for the Army coach, but this game seems as lopsided as ever.
December 14th, 2013 at 5:10 PM ^
Holy hell. That stadium is empty right now.
December 14th, 2013 at 5:15 PM ^
The Cadets and Middies are still there and strong!
December 14th, 2013 at 5:17 PM ^
Good on 'em, I just find it a little surprising the weather seems to have scared off so many for a game like this.
December 14th, 2013 at 5:32 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 5:33 PM ^
Beautiful play by the Army QB to get the TD.
Hopefully the Knights can make it close.
December 14th, 2013 at 5:38 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 5:46 PM ^
C'mon Army, get another score on this next drive, make a game of it boys.
December 14th, 2013 at 5:55 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 6:03 PM ^
It's certainly no golf.
December 14th, 2013 at 6:17 PM ^
These young men, in a few months, short years will be playing a different game, their life to protect your way of life. So grab a beer, hoist a toast, and root ..........go Navy.......or if inclined go Army, yet know that your protected by all these young men!
December 14th, 2013 at 6:43 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 6:05 PM ^
and am hoping Army can pull together some 4th quarter magic... Nothing like these two teams playing in these conditions!!!
December 14th, 2013 at 6:44 PM ^
December 14th, 2013 at 7:23 PM ^
Congratulations to both teams. One of the highlights of the college football season. These young men are the best.
December 14th, 2013 at 8:34 PM ^
12 years in a row is brutal. And they don't seem close to being competitive. . .
December 14th, 2013 at 9:12 PM ^
That's a good read on what is wrong with Army.