Yeah, that was a good game. So much for the theory that service academy football isn't big-time Division I capable anymore. :-)

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"Politics is just show business for ugly people."

Going for two and then the last play was a perfect end. Best Army finish in what, two decades?

certainly since the glory days under Coach Jim Young.

I played for Army under Homer Smith and Lou Saban. I am not sure why we ever went away from the option/wishbone but what do i know as a D line guy

/r

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Steve

When I was a division officer at Great Lakes we used to play Fort Sheridan every year during the football season. For two of those years, I was the coach and one of the cornerbacks. It was flag football only, because the services by that time had gotten too wimpy to sponsor base tackle football teams, but there was plenty of bruising and blocking and a few personal fouls for all of that. ;-)

Every year, Fort Sheridan would show up running that wishbone offense. One year, they'd win. The next year, we would. After the game, we all met at the base club (ours if they were visitors, theirs if they were hosting us) and drank a lot of beer together. Usually, the guest of honor would be a Medal of Honor winner from the Army or the Navy, or multiple winners from both. I stood in awe of those men. Good times.

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"Politics is just show business for ugly people."

Fort Sheridan is now a really nice housing development.

Just a detail, but I thought it was in poor taste to refer to those awarded the Medal of Honor as "winners" of the award? Not a military guy here, but I've heard military folk correct civilians on that before.

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Long Chile was a silly place.

Canadian

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Steve

Lighten up Steve, just asking a question here.

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Long Chile was a silly place.

Saying "Medal of Honor awardee" is a bit awkward. "Medal of Honor recipient" is better, but to me it somehow diminishes the award to say "recipient," as if it's just any other military award (which it ISN'T). I've met and talked with many Medal of Honor awardees or winners, and even worked as an aide for one (MGEN James Livingston, his came in recognition of heroic duty in Vietnam). None of them ever asked us not to refer to them as "Medal of Honor winners" or became upset when referred to as winners. But your point is well taken.

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"Politics is just show business for ugly people."

I caught the last quarter only. Did Army ever punt? Seems like they're unstoppable on the ground, guaranteed 10 yards over four downs. Great blocking by the tackles across the board.

Going for two was a no-brainer, with that beast of a running back just waiting to unleash hell.

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The devil made me do it the first time, second time I done it on my own - W

Great win. Had to go for 2.
Icing on the cake of beating of Navy 2 weeks ago.
Best season I’ve witnessed since I’ve moved 20 miles from West Point 25 years ago.

Go Army, beat Navy! Two years and counting.