Saturday, December 12, 2009

110th Army-Navy Game Has Huge Implications

The 110th annual Army-Navy game is as big as it has been in the last five years. With a win, Army (5-6) can clinch a trip to the EagleBank Bowl at RFK Stadium in Washington on Dec. 29.
Army has dreaded playing Navy at the end of the season, since they have not won since 2001. Army needs a win today to prove that they are improving from their 0-13 season in 2003.
Navy has been dominating the Black Knights and the rivalry over the past ten seasons. Navy already knows they will be playing in the Texas Bowl in Houston on New Years Eve where they will play Missouri. What game do you think is bigger? Beating Army or beating Missouri?
Navy wants to stick it to Army by denying them of their first bowl game since 1996, and Army has had enough of Navy pushing them around for the past decade. This game is going to be fought like a national championship game, because it is to these players and their families.
On the football side, Army needs to stop the relentless running attack from Navy, which features the triple option. Navy is 3rd in the country in rushing yards per game with 279.7 yards per game, and if Army is going to win, they need to force Ricky Dobbs to throw the ball downfield and keep Navy out of the endzone.
This game is more than just the last game of the season, this game is for a year of bragging rights and national pride.