Army/Navy Game Open Thread
by Paragon SC on Dec 12, 2009 11:00 AM PST
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PrintI will always cherish my time in the Navy...
It gave me so many great opportunities and great experiences. I could not be where I am in life today without those eight years.
I enjoyed many Navy football games while I was stationed in Bethesda and after my discharge when I still lived in Maryland. You could never get me to root against Navy...even if that means that a Navy win today gives ucla a bowl berth.
Navy has seen a resurgence under both Paul Johnson and Ken Niumatalolo. But they had some good games under Charlie Weatherbie.
There is all sorts of tradidtion in college football but nothing quite like this...
There are no special admits into the service academies. There are very few dreams that are ever completed by playing in the pros. At the end of the road there is a five year commitment and in this current time that means a trip to Iraq or Afghanistan. These guys have a schedule that is unmatched in college sports...especially the plebe year.
One of my favorite books is "A Civil War" by John Feinstein. Even though I am not the biggest fan of Feinstein, I do like his writing. Feinstein always captures the moment.
Over the years I have seen some in the sports media diminish this game. They could not be more wrong. There is no glory for these players. There is no big payday at the end of their time at their respective schools. They display a sense of sportsmanship that is UNMATCHED in all of sports...while they may be on opposite of the field today they are on the same team in a much bigger, much more important game.
Is it sappy and sentimental? Yes.
But you have to live the experience to fully understand it. This is the only game I know where a full blown Admiral will high-five a lowly seaman when Navy beats Army.
I don't normally put a thread up for the Army/Navy Game but for some reason this season I felt that was the right thing to do.
This should be a fun one!
I want to see a lot of this today!!!!
GO NAVY! BEAT ARMY!!
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As a soldier in the army I wish they had a better program.
It has to be hard to recruit though when the army sends the most troops to the middle east and loses the most.
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
by TrojanCBB on Dec 12, 2009 12:59 PM PST via mobile reply actions
What'd I miss? What did I miss?
Fumble!
Almost TOUCHDOWN on 2nd play following the Navy pick-up. (inches short) But. . . .;is it a 1st down?
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
My dad's an Air-Force man
Helped to pay his way through CalTech. I just saw USAA banking/insurance commercial. They’re the bearer of my direct-deposits!
Looks like it is a 1st, Navy about to score!
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
That's a touchdown by Dobbs!
17 – 3 Navy with 6:15 to go- 4th qtr!
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
Shit, Army is driving
Didn’t know that Army hasn’t scored (TD) against Navy since 1st qtr, 2006? That’s gotta be wrong?
3 min left- Army driving on the 7 yard line
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
4th qtr 2006
For realz
Navy is NOT GONNA LET ’EM SCORE. 4th down @2:40- still 7 yards to go. Army time out.
Damn, this is a good game!
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
by BixBeiderbecke on Dec 12, 2009 2:42 PM PST up reply actions
Apologies are in order
Sorry for getting smarmy and retarded on the 3-Wise Men cartoon the other day. I get a little hot and bothered/defensive when it comes to my beliefs. Even when remarked in jest.
The fact of the matter was, I lead 2 labs at my company and I was under the stress of inventory- this with a weak ass Facilities team. I took a little out of it on that thread.
I’m an asshole, and for that- I’m sorry I took such umbrage to your comments. (fwiw: that was a good one. you have REALLY good ones, sometimes too good. peace paul. be safe, wherever you’re at. Bix)
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
by BixBeiderbecke on Dec 12, 2009 11:06 PM PST up reply actions
It’s open season amigo. Standing up for your beliefs does not make you and a-hole.
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 12, 2009 11:18 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks Loco
It’s kinda unbelievable at what people think they can get away with when (whether they know it or not) take potshots at religious beliefs. I was once young and wayward and so full of myself; believing that "religion was a crock for people who didn’t no any better. Not saying that’s where paul is at or what he believes, but the pedantic understandings of young people and religion can be intolerable.
He was “safe” and within the boundaries of decorum. But. . . .he slid a little too far for me. . . .at 3AM that morning.
(but it’s true though- I’m an a-hole. there’s 4 bruins, 1 gator (now), 2 longhorns, and 1 aztec that i’ve put in supervisory positions who definitely think i am. just wait til they see what little i approved for the holiday bonuses!)
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
by BixBeiderbecke on Dec 12, 2009 11:36 PM PST up reply actions
Well… there is that little issue with the economic crisis no? In any case, those guys already got their bonuses from the “stimulus” pork earlier in the year. It worked just as planned, I say give ’em a bottle of Gentleman Jack and good luck to them.
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 12, 2009 11:40 PM PST up reply actions
Damn straight!
Single malts are definitely off the table. (“You will like that Jack, or you’ll get jack the next time!” Thanks Loco. Like I said, ‘wise’ and ‘our pulse’. Damn straight. I feel a whole lot better now.)
You seriously should start charging people. Do your children know how epic you are?
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
by BixBeiderbecke on Dec 13, 2009 12:01 AM PST up reply actions
Just trying to keep the trade deficit from getting even worse! BTW Bix, you got me thinking about the Julian vs. Gregorian calenders, check out the cartoon thread.
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 13, 2009 12:18 AM PST up reply actions
Read it!
Dude. I WILL VOTE FOR YOU. WHENEVER. WHEREVER. (would I get busted or you, for gerrymandering? ahhh, fuck ’em, pinche putanos- no?)
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
by BixBeiderbecke on Dec 13, 2009 1:03 AM PST up reply actions
ah, I read what you wrote. Absolutely no problem celebrating the season. Most theologians freely acknowledge Jesus wasn’t born on Dec 25th. That date was a very socio-politically convenient date due to the desire to both set apart & encourage the growth of Christianity. It’s all about the spirit of the season & any day is as good as another to celebrate his birth if it brings everyone together. I was in no way attacking your religion
DC had it basically right. there’s probably a few websites out there that break it down, but I think my spring comment is off too. I vaguely remember my bible classes remarking on how they know the date of John the Baptist’s b-day, & based on other biblical texts they can extrapolate the birthdate. I remember either April-Mayish or sometime in Sept. In any event, yes celebrate in the manner you & your faith believe in, this is the US after all
As for me: Deist :-)
Here it is
Army going for it!
It’s. . . . . . . . . . . . .intercepted in the end zone.
That’s it GAME OVER!
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
Man, those Navy time outs. . . .
. . . .they get the whole damn team out on the field it seems. Offense, defense, and looks like all the way to the 3-deep on the rosters! Damn!
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
Weird, Navy went 3 downs- and now they're gonna punt
I know they’re up by 2 TD’s, but they’re giving the ball back to Army. Might allow Army to actually score a TD in this game.
I love the Navy coach. He knelt down and put his head down, hands in his eyes when Navy scored that last TD with Dobbs running it in. He did the same thing when Army was threatening to score in their last series when his player intercepted it. That’s a guy who is wrapped up in this game and his players. (seriously, it looked like he was praying like crazy both times. . . . . .hey! looks like ‘it worked’!)
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
Army is going nowhere and fast
1:17 and they haven’t budged from receiving the punt. they even got penalized on the return. they’re. not. scoring. today!
Game over, already.
Way to go Navy! 9-4 and going BOWLING!
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
Good call on Navy coach
Navy got the ball back on their 12 yard line with 30-some-odd seconds. Navy coach had his player take a knee. Class all the way.
(like a Trojan would know that? ;- )
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
The singing of the fight songs. . . .
. . . .always makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Tears, sometimes too.
Way to go Navy!
Put up a good fight Army!
The world turns it’s hopeful eyes to you. Preserve our constitution and make peace- wherever it is any and all of you end up after your studies!
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
Just wondering Paragon
If Army wins, then ucla doesn’t go to a bowl game. Any second thoughts about rooting for Navy?
Win/Win for me!
But I really couldn’t care less…
I mean they had to back into a bowl game…whats that tell you?
UCLA in a bowl game is good for us
I think the fact that the Bruins are going bowling can only help the conference as a whole. Yes, they are our rivals, but the fact that the Pac-10 has 7 bowl eligible teams and is sending all of them to bowl games this year is a significant step. After going 5-0 in bowl games last year and a solid regular season in 2009, it appears as if the conference really is on the upswing. Hopefully, the Pac-10 finishes strong during the bowl season yet again.
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