There
is so much you do not see on TV with the Army-Navy game. Here is the rundown:
Running
the ball onto the field: All the Firsties (seniors) from 13th
company run the ball onto the field. We meet up with the Army’s marathon team,
who run the ball from West Point to the game. That’s right – they use their
Marathon team, and run one person at a time. We run in groups of 6-8, and are
not varsity runners.
March
On: The Brigade marches on by company, followed by the Corps. It is an amazing
thing to watch all the Mids and Cadets form up, and march. Though we will
battle on the gridiron, we will be brothers and sisters in arms.
The
Prisoner Exchange: We have Army Cadets that attend the Academy for a semester,
and vise versa. They line up, and this year, we spelled out “SINK ‘EM” on their
backs. The Brigade Commander / Corps Commander shake hands before letting their
“prisoners” go for the game. They still have to come back with us and take
their finals.
Parachuting
In: The Army and Navy’s Parachute experts try to land on the center of the
50-yard line. It’s amazing to watch.
Fly
Over: What is an important moment without a flyover?
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