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8 REASONS ARMY-NAVY FOOTBALL IS THE GREATEST SPORTING EVENT OF ALL TIME, EVER,
IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD

Army-Navy football is so much more than a game. Here's why it matters so much,
to so many.

By Tessa Robinson

Updated on Dec 9, 2023 7:50 AM PST

6 minute read

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 11: Navy Midshipmen in the stands holds an
Americn Flag yells during the 122nd Army/Navy college football game between the
Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen on December 11, 2021 at MetLife
Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via
Getty Images)

I’m sitting at USAA’s Army-Navy Media Row in Boston, Massachusettes, for the
124th Army-Navy game presented by USAA, with tears in my eyes. I just finished
interviewing USAA’s CEO Wayne Peacock about what the Army-Navy game means to
America, the importance of community, and everything he and the incredible team
at USAA are doing to Face the Fight to end veteran suicide. The energy in the
room is electric; sportscasters broadcasting live, Medal of Honor recipients
conducting interviews, hundreds of veterans flooding the halls, Rob Gronkowski
giving away vehicles to military families in need, all in preparation for
“America’s Game.” At Media Row, I’ve sat down with everyone from the Secretary
of the Army (who, btw, is a total badass) to an 81-year-old TikTok influencer
(looking at you, PatrioticKenny!) and I can’t help but feel overwhelmingly
grateful. Army-Navy is truly the best event in sports and you will not change my
mind.


Gronk, the Army and Navy mascots, with USAA CEO Wayne Peacock. Photo courtesy of
USAA


HERE ARE 8 REASONS I’M RIGHT:


1. THE REUNION

My flight landed at almost midnight Thursday night but the party was still going
when I rolled into the hotel. As I walked into the lobby and saw so many
familiar faces, it felt like coming home. Friends I haven’t seen in years,
colleagues I only see at Army-Navy; the camaraderie is second-to-none. The
reunion is truly the best part. Watching Army buddies reunite who haven’t seen
each other since their time in service; crusty sailors drinking beers, reliving
their glory days at the Naval Academy; so many veterans come together for this
once-a-year event. There’s something poignant about being around people who “get
it,” who know each other’s war stories, who have their own to tell (and the
tales get a little bigger and better each year), and, let’s be honest, who are
relentless in their teasing.




2. THE UNIFORMS

Show me a sporting event that has more thoughtful and meaningful uniforms.
According to the Army-Navy website, the 2023 Army West Point uniforms for the
124th Army-Navy Game tell the story of the soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division
during the opening phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). This year marks the
20th Anniversary of the invasion of Iraq and the Marne Division’s participation
in the initiation of offensive operations in Iraq, the longest and most rapid
armored advance since the Second World War. The 3rd Infantry Division’s success
hinged upon its ability to seize and maintain the initiative against a
determined adversary in harsh and unforgiving terrain. The Dogface Soldiers of
the 3rd Infantry Division accomplished this feat through the clear application
of the U.S. Army’s characteristics of the offensive: surprise, concentration,
audacity, and tempo.



The Navy’s uniform is flooded with Eclipse Navy (UA’s darkest shade of navy
blue) to mimic the covert design of a submarine hull. The uniform was
purposefully designed to embody the submarine force’s nickname: Silent Service. 
The overall design was intended to be simple and utilitarian to convey the
stealth purposes of a submarine’s design.





3. THE HISTORY

This is the 124th meeting of the two teams, making it one of the oldest
rivalries in college sports (some of those Ivy leaguers beat us out, but
Army-Navy is still better). Navy leads the series 62–54–7, but Army is on a
one-game winning streak after last year’s double-overtime victory. Fun fact: in
the 1893 game, Navy Midshipman (and later Admiral) Joseph Mason Reeves wore what
is now considered the first football helmet, after a doctor told him one more
kick to the head could result in serious brain trauma or death. Reeves
commissioned a local shoemaker to make him something to protect his noggin, and
thus, the helmet was born. Don’t see that innovation in other games. You’re
welcome, brains everywhere.


4. THE PRISONER EXCHANGE

Every year, selected juniors from both academies study at the other institution.
Think study abroad, but just a few states away. Following their semesters away,
they’re “returned” at the prisoner exchange before the Army-Navy game. For these
mids and cadets, it’s such an emotional moment as they come home, to the cheers
of thousands of their peers and fans.




5. THE SPIRIT SPOTS

The spirit spots put out by each Academy are hilarious taunts at the other
school. This year’s Army video:




This year’s Navy video:

And throwback to one of our all-time favorites by the incomparable Rylan Tuohy:




6. THE BALL RUN

Each Academy runs a game ball from their respective campuses to the game. This
was a littttttle bit easier when the game was in Philly – turns out Boston is
pretty far from Annapolis – 463 miles to be exact. According to USNA, the run
will be split into 8-12-mile legs with runners running between one and four legs
each over the full route, anywhere up to 48 miles per runner. The game balls are
presented on the field by each school prior to kickoff.


7. “SING SECOND”

At the end of the game, both teams’ school hymns are sung. The winning team
stands with the losing team and faces the losing student section while their
song is sung, and then the losing team goes with the winners to sing the
winner’s song with their student section. “Sing second” is a rallying cry for
alums and students, alike.


8. WHAT IT MEANS

Navy Dance Team at the 2023 Army-Navy pep rally. Photo: Tessa Robinson/We Are
The Mighty

The Army-Navy game is everything to the students, to the alums, and should be,
to the country. Medal of Honor recipient Ryan Pitts explained, “It’s all about
service. Everybody who’s out there has raised their right hand. Everybody who is
on the field will be rolling the dice for everybody who is watching.” Retired
Navy Captain Bill White of USAA elaborated, “We all know the players will leave
the field and go out and serve our country, but so will every member of the
marching band. Every cheerleader. Think about that: every cheerleader on the
field will die for you.” Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth agreed. “It’s
about the fact that there are these incredible young Americans, who no matter
which team they’re on, have signed up to serve their country,” she said. Wayne
Peacock shared, “We became the presenting sponsor in 2009. It really was born
out of an opportunity to showcase the game and bring it back to life. It was
about telling the story about patriotism and leadership. Every year, the ability
to be in the presence of the mids and cadets in formation, it brings to life the
scale of what Army-Navy is all about. It gives you the sense of power of our
U.S. military. Boston is where patriotism was born. Being here on the 250th
anniversary of the Boston Tea Party is so symbolic. Army-Navy is about
showcasing America’s best and brightest. It’s about showcasing this next
generation of leaders. It’s bigger than football.”


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Summary

I’m sitting at USAA’s Army-Navy Media Row in Boston, Massachusettes, for the
124th Army-Navy game presented by USAA, with tears in my eyes. I just finished
interviewing USAA’s CEO Wayne Peacock about what the Army-Navy game means to
America, the importance of community, and everything he and the incredible team
at USAA are doing to […]


TESSA ROBINSON


EDITOR IN CHIEF, FORMER CIA

Tessa Robinson serves as Editor in Chief for We Are The Mighty. Prior to coming
to WATM, Robinson served as Managing Editor for Spouse & Family at Military.com
and Branded Content at Task & Purpose.

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